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by Nolen Petrosky

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1.
Going North 02:53
(Spoken) This song is called "Going North" Woke up scared. My nerves made themselves very known. Double-checked and I sure was alone, which is fine, but I guess it would be nice to have somebody care where I'm going tonight. To my dismay I missed my flight after a two hour headache to the masses delight, and I didn't sleep well that night but I sure slept soundly. Tried again the very next day. Wasted no time to be on my way. Started the million mile journey with my first step, pinched myself as my mother wept. Then I started off towards the sky and away from me. I'm gone, gone away I'm gone, gone away The air is this, my ears are ringing My throat is dry but I can't stop singing The pastel sunset wipes away the rancid upset It's a little cold here and I miss my cat But neither you or I would change where I'm at She's just as bright here and the second sky is so wide and clear I'm gone, gone away I'm gone, gone away I'm gone, gone away I'm gone, gone away I'm gone, gone away
2.
July 03:45
I wonder what you'd think about me I wonder if we'd still be friends I wonder what you might say to me When my time spinning around the sun ends And I want you to know that I miss you Sometimes I can't recall your face I wanna live a life you'd be proud of So that when I depart from this place I could've lived for both of us I try to keep your faith alive So your treasures won't rust And the smile and the heart that we loved can survive I still remember when she told me It was a standard summer day I'd seen the two of you smiling days before And here I was, just watching hers slip away And i wish I'd gotten to know you I still love to hear your songs You left a legacy to fill stadiums And a memory so pure and so strong That you lived for all of us I'll try to help your spirit thrive And your treasures won't rust So love and respect and deep in the west can survive
3.
Jasper's a man in gridlock He misses his bus everyday Since his car broke down and his girlfriend left 'Cause his hair is turning grey Nobody seems to see him Unless he doesn't wanna be seen And he stares across to that other side Where the grass seems oh so green If you set the camera to grayscale, the sky won't ever be blue And if you only say it enough times a lie seems true The horizon never gets closer, we only have just enough time And Jasper, the view is so lovely if you make the climb His life has a lot of moments, excluding moments to himself He has a drink and smoke then he cries at his joke, and he wishes he were anybody else 'Cause others don't ever have problems Only Jasper has busted seams It's the unique tale of a straight white male And a mound of vague broken dreams. If you set the camera to grayscale, the sky won't ever be blue And if you only say it enough times a lie seems true The horizon never gets closer, we only have just enough time And Jasper, the view is so lovely if you make the climb (solo) Jasper I'd like you to know That Jasper I care about you Jasper I'd like you to come hang out, I've got half a table for two Jasper I'd like you to know That Jasper, I care about you Jasper I'd like you to come hang out, I've got half a table for two If you set the camera to grayscale, the sky won't ever be blue And if you only say it enough times a lie seems true The horizon never gets closer, we only have just enough time And Jasper, the view is so lovely if you make the climb Jasper, make the climb
4.
For Actually 04:21
5.
The Earth revolves around the sun in an act of Socratic blasphemy The Earth holds hope of a beautiful future and a love that will probably never be If they keep you at 9,000 arms lengths, then someday won't be too soon And if she determines what days are, may I introduce you to the moon The sun has eight other conquests, that The Earth chooses to ignore He waits and spins peers through a dirty lens and hopes today she'll knock at his door If they keep you at 9,000 arms lengths, then someday won't be too soon And if she determines what days are, may I introduce you to the moon She keeps him warm cause she's so hot When she lets him close it's a good day She literally lights up his world She knows he's never going away Now listen The Earth's not blameless here,there's some shade to throw his way He let's the Moon revolve around him as well; every single day She waits just like he does for him to realize The him and the Sun will never be more than friends She stays close and lights up his nights Hoping and praying for this cycle to end If they keep you at 9,000 arms lengths, then someday won't be too soon So open your eyes to the night time, take a second to really see If they keep you at 9,000 arms lengths, then someday won't be too soon So open your eyes to the night time, take a second to really see the moon
6.
Wren 02:39
Little bird above me, come down and hear me I'd like you to sit, sit and rest near me And I know that you can fly, but a fall can still hurt you And I cannot bear to see you cry Little bird, oh I love to hear you sing. In my hand I promise you, you won't have to fear a thing And I know the world is fearsome but you have so much to bring And I'll try to mend your broken wing (whistling attempts) Little bird, you're the best friend I've ever known And I'd like to join you in the trees You can teach me your song, we can dance among the branches And take flight with beauty, grace and ease
7.
The halls are quiet since you left It's a little colder in my room You're name is always so close to escaping my lips And hanging in the gloom I know you didn't understand But you listened anyway You had the kindest eyes and the warmest smile And you always knew just what to say And though I miss you so I know The lilac tree is grateful for your presence I miss you're giant ears and you're irrational fears And I'm lost without your effervescence I wish you could understand how cool you were So gentle, so polite You made friends with a cat that we thought you might kill And you wouldn't bark at chipmunks until first light Saltwater mishaps and trips to the lake We set you free and you followed us right in No one could ever love me better than you And no one else could pull of a duet with a violin And though I miss you so I know The lilac tree is grateful for your presence I miss you're giant ears and you're irrational fears And I'm lost without your effervescence I never thought I'd miss hair lying around I never thought I'd miss seeing someone that I love falling down I never thought I'd miss hair lying around I'd never thought I'd miss-see someone I love falling down, falling down
8.
The sun has gone away at the end of the day The moment's over and there's no going back I'm walking through a mess of symmetrical trees Under a sky that's been splatter painted black Lay down your head and rest your eyes The stars will comfort the one who cries Tomorrow comes with adventures and stories to tell But right now sleep well, my Luna, sleep well My Luna shines in the heavens and blesses the ground Her smile casts a fair beam of brilliance around Peace and rest to her who blessed us all A vision of perfection in a place void of sound Lay down your head and rest your eyes The stars will comfort the one who cries Tomorrow comes with adventures and stories to tell But right now sleep well, my Luna, sleep well

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released January 31, 2021

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Nolen Petrosky is a singer/songrwiter from Lancaster Pennsylvania, who really just wants to do something someone somewhere might like.

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