Choked Up, Can't Speak

from The Beast In The Box by Bruce W. Derr

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Choked Up Can't Speak

There was a fool who wore a crown
Celebrated falling down
Dug through the dirt in a ballroom gown
And believed everything I told him

There were two instead of one
One stayed wound tight, one came undone
White cloud light...or black sky ton?
The cards turn as you unfold them

You're at a crossroads of understanding and greek
You're at the intersection of bold and weak
There's a fine line between choked up and can't speak
Those tales are so tall the way you told them

As you're looking off to one side
Straight ahead's a perfect place to hide
One key, 2 eyes, 2 minds, one life
The cards cost you as you hold them

You're at a crossroads of understanding and greek
You're at the intersection of bold and weak
There's a fine line between choked up and can't speak
Those tales are so tall the way you told them

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from The Beast In The Box, released December 10, 2013
All instruments by Bruce W. Derr

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Bruce W. Derr Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Started playing music at 17. Made lots of records. Took 8 years off and got drunk. Came back and made a record with my brother as DAYDRINKER (the finest band to never truly exist.) Partnered up with Earl Pickens and formed The Sweetbriars. Joined Philly legends MARAH. Back to making records. ... more

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