On the Ropes

from Hummingbird by Clay

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lyrics

I am a visitor, I am not permanent
Not a fixed figure of the scenery,
Just a wilted red rose in the greenery

I am uncomfortable, I’ve been so gullible
Not a big pill for me to swallow,
Give a good tap and you’ll see I’m hollow

The words that I wrote, are the ones I’ve never spoke
Not exactly my strongest suit,
Conveying the message I have for you

I have sometimes thought, in a world where the pen is lost
All there is, is what you hear
I wish so bad to take you here

I’ll find it oh, yes I will. I’ll find it over the very next hill
I’ll fight till there’s no more air to breathe
Until I have no more blood to bleed

Oh I can feel it now it’s so close, even though I am on the ropes
But I’ll fight till there’s no more air to breathe
Until I have no more blood to bleed

I am a veteran, though I am wavering
Bright golden rays illuminate
The soft smooth curves of your face

I am a wanderer, stranded upon this earth
Looking for a chance at a warm safe place
One that is stable and unwilling to fade

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from Hummingbird, released August 21, 2015

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Clay Lincoln, Nebraska

Clay is a Lincoln, Nebraska based acoustic trio. The band has been playing Lincoln and Kansas City, MO since 2012. Members include: Kelly Clay - Vocals, Violin
Mitch Benson - Vocals, Guitar
Ian Wright - Vocals, Bass

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