Crestfallen

from Origins by Quiet Houses

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lyrics

You're floating up against the river
But the river ain't slowing down
And in the end the water always wears the crown

Every letter's been sealed and delivered
But the message never made it out
Only black ink shapes mistaken for a shout

You spoke your words like a hopeful fanatic
With your hearts of stone and your bats in the attic

I'm just sayin'

So gather around, pour another round
While it's hiding in the lost and found
And you can't imagine where the world's been bound

The wise men said you'd be better off dead
Than living on borrowed time
But when was living when the flame died out a crime

You tried your best to keep on going
But the sorrow surrounds you and keeps on growing

I'm just sayin'

They tied you a noose, but you cut it loose
And run into the break of day
And you think of all the things you'll have to say

For the flightless birds and the helpless girls
And the boys who never made it out
Of the circle games they played with all their doubts

So light the fire and watch it burn
For every ash is a lesson learned
With a pocket full of flowers we all fall down
So take it while you're still around

I'm just sayin'

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from Origins, released April 2, 2021

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Quiet Houses Northampton, Massachusetts

discography

9:20

Sep 2023
9:20

Sep 2023
Secret World/Heroes (Live at the Shea Theater)

Jun 2023
Quiet Houses

Jan 2023
What I've Done

Jul 2021
Origins

Apr 2021
To the Light

Nov 2019
Killer's Prayer

Jul 2019
Luna

May 2019
Luna (Solo Demo)

Mar 2018

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