Canary (In A Coal Mine)

from Millennial Blues by The Gentlemen's Anti-Temperance League

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Bleeding yourself never paid no bills
unless you bleed for suits in Beverly Hills

I’ve been singing
because I don’t know how to talk about it
canary in the coal mine and I can’t seem to quit
because we all die alone

I’ve been walking
for a thousand miles
I’ve got my share of blood, sweat, and bile
but there ain’t no tears
because I’m on my way back home

even though it might scare you to death
you’ve got to close your eyes
and draw another breath

keep your teeth clenched tight in a smile
let your heart break once in a while
that’s the only way that you’ll get back home

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from Millennial Blues, released November 7, 2015

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A string quartet playing swing and gypsy jazz influenced pop songs. Coming soon to a bar near you.

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