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Down the Spirally Snakes Canal

from Lavender Prayers by James Teague

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Spring in my hair exuding pollen
Lavender prayers reprieve from boredom
I will walk on the air and you my love shall attend
Once we’re woken to find this merciful dream was a scheme set by powers unknown

Then it’s down the spirally snakes canal
Into a dark omniscient hole

Microscope eyes exposing wonder
Bugs main and might extracting boulders
Mountains are moved with your will and rain drops are frozen and stilled
Once the spell has expired the tears that’ve seared from within will then make themselves known

Then it’s down the spirally snakes canal
Into a cave of languid waste

The graves are aligned now moribund misery
Frivolously floating in rapturous reverie
Contemplating the marvel of fortune that falls at our feet
When the drought surely comes the sun his esurient smile will then conquer the throne

Then it’s down the spirally snakes canal
But it’s all a hoax some elaborate smoke

Gliding over the clouds with seasoned eyes
The sky stretched out to wrap ‘round your mind
Evil’s tongue quivers in your ear then recoils in fear
Failing to frazzle your stout and resilient hive

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from Lavender Prayers, released March 16, 2012
Written, arranged and produced by James Teague

James Teague: Lead vocals, acoustic guitar
John Brown: Bongos, drums
Andrew Williams: Bass
Michael Nutt: Keys, electric sitar

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James Teague Melbourne, Australia

...his music is as complex as the self; one moment whimsical and dreamy, with shades of 60s psychedelia and 70s progressive folk – the next, they’re wrought with mortal gloom and adorned with hints of jazz and howling blues. It’s difficult to describe Teague’s style, but it usually consists of unpredictable melodies that stray, intricate, dynamic arrangements and a soaring, vocal tremolo. ... more

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