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Black Heart Sweet

by Jeffrey Ising

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Here I Am (Black Heart Sweet) Verse 1: I checked the weather conditions, the gale had ceased, the sea was calm As I poured through the window, burning through the rays of dawn Chorus: Here I am, Here I am, Excitingly Plaid, Excitingly Plain, Blackheart Sweet, Here I am Here I am, Here I am, Excitingly Plaid, Excitingly Plain, Blackheart Sweet, Here I am Verse 2: To destroy the devine, connotate the afterlife Giving up the settled life(lie), wondering, wandering Chorus: Here I am, Here I am, Excitingly Plaid, Excitingly Plain, Blackheart Sweet, Here I am Here I am, Here I am, Excitingly Plaid, Excitingly Plain, Blackheart Sweet, Here I am Verse 2: We all want to be loved I know it’s rough, but I am here With humble heart and wilderness, remember, but I am here This is real, this is crazy, I am shaking, I am shaking, but I am here Chorus: Here I am, Here I am, Excitingly Plaid, Excitingly Plain, Blackheart Sweet, Here I am Here I am, Here I am, Excitingly Plaid, Excitingly Plain, Blackheart Sweet, Here I am
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Anonymous Coward Intro: I wanna see, I wanna be….with you Turning me down, Spinning me round. Verse 1: Late Last Year, Damaging Bright, Portable Wages, Spit out the Light. 3rd Street Dive, Satellite Pantry, Society Can’t Be, Pension the Hive. Chorus: I wanna see, I wanna be….with you Turning me down, Spinning me round. I am the Amber One Already overdone, Social Suppliers Anonymous Cowards Multiply, multiply Verse 2: Late Last Year, Creating a Chaos Custodial Climate, Positioning Riot. Scrapping Away, What was he serving? Crashing and Burning, Always in Play Chorus: I wanna see, I wanna be….with you Holding me down, turning me round. I am the Amber One Already overdone, Social Suppliers Anonymous Cowards Multiply, multiply
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Push The River Verse 1: In this little town, In this little house, In this little room, of mine. Love came climbing in, Love came crawling in, Love came rolling in, on me Tossing fear aside, That taste of bitter wine, I raised my hands up high, and cried: Chorus: Hey, I’m going to push the river. Hey, I’m going to rush the sea. Hey, I’m sinking in the ocean. Hey, I’m floating back to me. Hey, I’m floating back to me. Hey, I’m floating back to me. Verse 2: In all things civilized, It’s not as advertised, The force of power lies within. Strength came rolling in, Strength came strolling in Strength came storming in, on me Tossing fear aside, That taste of cherry wine, I raised my hands up high, and cried: Chorus 2: Hey, I’m going to push the river. Hey, I’m going to push the sea. Hey, I’m sailing on the ocea.n Hey, I’m coming back to me. Hey, I’m coming back to me. Hey, I’m coming back to me. Verse 3: The house of little lies, In all things glamorized I look into your eyes and see Strength comes seeping in, Strength comes flowing in Strength comes pouring in, on me Tossing fear aside, That taste of cherry wine, I raised my hands up high, and cried: Chorus 3: Hey, I’m going to push the river. Hey, I’m going to push the sea. Hey, I’m sailing on the ocean. Hey, I’m coming back to me. Hey, I’m coming back to me. Hey, I’m coming back to me
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Dreaming, Or 03:32
Dreaming, Or Dreaming, Or am I really scheming. Dread that coming feeling. Ain’t got nothing at all, Ain’t got nothing at all Ain’t got nothing at all Breathing, Heart is swiftly squeezing. Chest is burstly beating Breath is barely wheezing Ain’t got nothing at all, Ain’t got nothing at all. Ain’t got nothing at all. Batten down the branches. Ignoring all the fray. Cast aside the quiver Step into the doorway Walking, Smile, the floor is falling Chairs and halos hissing Vinyl walls are spinning Ain’t got nothing at all, Ain’t got nothing at all Reading, Strip away the ceiling Squint into the silence Free the tiles of meaning Ain’t got nothing at all, Ain’t got nothing at all Batten down the branches. Ignoring all the fray. Cast aside the quiver Step into the doorway Dreaming, Or am I really stealing. That overwhelming feeling. Clouds and Stars are beaming. Ain’t got nothing at all, Ain’t got nothing at all Ain’t got nothing at all Ain’t got nothing at all
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Leveraging the Radical Verse 1: Contingencies, Competitive Leveraging the radical, suits my style, suits my style. Quantum skin, Reality Sensitive to strangers in the new reality, duality. Chorus 1: And your mask distorts your smile Shutdown trigger won’t reach the tower Excess failure prophesized Speculation is running wild Verse 2: All Inclusive Excesses, Prophet moves the permanent augmentations, expectations Hollywood, Holidays Given the terrain of my terrarium, my aquarium Chorus 2: And your mask distorts your smile Shutdown trigger won’t reach the tower Excess failure prophesized Speculation is running wild Verse 3: Renewable, Material, Handling of Strangers in crowded areas, are scary as Logical, Adjacencies Leveraging the Radical brings salvation, consternation Chorus 3: And your mask distorts your smile Shutdown trigger won’t reach the tower Excess failure prophesized Speculation is running wild
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Gone, but not Forgotten Chorus: Gone, but not forgotten. Gone, not gone away Gone, but not forgotten. Gone, not gone away Verse 1: Where have you gone, my endless river? Where have you gone, my endless sea? I miss you more than I can fathom. Your face, your smile, I see. You laugh, you smile, we see. Repeat Chorus: Verse 2: You’re free of pain, but I still miss you. You’re free to go, my one true friend. Good times & bad, if I was given…. My choice, I’d do it all again I’d do it, all over again. Repeat Chorus: Verse 3: So fly away, you precious angel Fly away, and follow the stream Fly away and comfort my mem’ry I’ll see you, again, in my dreams, I saw you, tonight, in my dream. Repeat Chorus: For James, Dave, Connie and Sarah….and Covid-2020
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Shadow of a Doubt Verse 1: Stand me up, I’ll hold it against you, But I’ll still, wait for an hour. Guess I’m loaded, loaded with patience. It’s a really stale superpower I’m stuck, anxious and nervous About your lack of arrival Losing faith, and watching the sunset Still in, my state of denial Chorus: Shadow of a doubt, you’re leaving. Tell-tale sign, I’m grieving. 10 frame sky, you’re scheming. I’ve disappeared, I’m leaving. Verse 2: I’ve never had, the solace of shelter. Nor a fragrant field of view I’m like a ghost on the edge of your doorway You know your shadow, can see right through A thing forgotten, safe day of light A spirit renounced the deepest of night Shadows follow, follow the sunset Maybe we just need a reset Chorus: Shadow of a doubt, you’re leaving. Tell-tale sign, I’m grieving. 10 frame sky, you’re scheming. I’ve disappeared, I’m leaving. Bridge 1: In the shade, in the shadow, In the meade, in the meadow In the bell, in the bellow. In the will, in the willow. In the hail, in the halo In the fur, in the furrow. Verse 3: Wind Steady, storm still raging. Dreadful quiet, lighthouse forsaken. Outnumbered on the bridge of illusion. King Tweed in the car of confusion. Maybe I’m too tied to suspicion. I confess, I’m afraid of the wild. While you, dabble in heartbreak. I’m lamenting in the morning side Chorus: Shadow of a doubt, you’re leaving. Tell-tale sign, I’m grieving. 10 frame sky, you’re scheming. I’ve disappeared, I’m leaving. Bridge 2: In the shade, in the shadow, In the meade, in the meadow In the bell, in the bellow. In the will, in the willow. In the hail, in the halo In the fur, in the furrow. In the hall, in the hallow. In the spa, in the sparrow In the wind, in the window. In the fall, in the fallow In the hail, in the halo In the bell, in the bellow. In the shade, in the shadow, In the meade, in the meadow. In the wind, in the willow
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Pardon My Opinion Verse 1: I must try and avoid you. You must, try and avoid me too. I’ve been, down in the trenches. Rise up, and somebody shot me through. Chorus: How can you be so sure of yourself? Where does the confidence come from? Surely you’re not always right on the line Over-inflated your welcome. Pardon my opinion. Pardon my opinion. Pardon my opinion. Pardon my opinion, please. Verse 3: Half drawn, flag is unfurling. I must, avoid the avoiding. It’s clear, point of contention. Reward, boot of submission. Chorus: Verse 3: Rear view, obstacles rolling. Clear path, done with the trolling. Scene set, breakout the customs. Hand played, laid down and folding. Chorus: How can you be so sure of yourself? Where does the confidence come from? Surely you’re not always right on the line Over-inflated your welcome. How can you be so sure of yourself? Where does the confidence come from? Surely you’re not always right all the time. Over-inflated your welcome. Pardon my opinion. Pardon my opinion. Pardon my opinion. Pardon my opinion, please.
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Yesterday’s Mornings Verse 1: Stayed up late to worry Sleeping till the mourning comes Trying to keep it together Wonder when it comes undone Wonder when I’ll come undone Verse 2: Still it just keeps on coming Dealing with it every day Try not keep my mouth shut Working hard to find a way Working thru to find my way Chorus: Yesterday’s mornings, Yesterday’s news Will keep us from trav’lin, out into the blue The fate of the nation, the fate of our friends All hang on a promise, that blows in the wind. We entered the river, and washed down the stream A day and a year there, stuck in a dream Verse 3: We had to miss the party We had to miss the train We had to close the club tonight Concert, bar and blame Canceled due to rain Verse 4: Watchin’ the passing seasons, Safely saving staying at home, Never know what I’m screening, TV, window or phone Window, TV or phone. Chorus 2: Yesterday’s mornings, Yesterday’s news Will bring you know comfort, when learning the blues, The comings and goings are not your concerns. Everyone’s running and nobody learns. The fate of the nation, the fate of our friends Are covered in water, and no one can swim We entered the river, and washed down the stream A day and a year there, stuck in a dream Yesterday’s mornings, Yesterday’s news Will keep us from trav’lin, out into the blue
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Inverted Introvert Wet lines are swaying on, Home view is staying strong, Inverted, introverted Strength runs are fanning thru, Bright Corrugated view, Inverted, Introverted I’m longing for the one, You’re longing to be done, Inverted, Introverted I smile all through the day, Plan every-thing I say. Inverted, Introverted. I have all that I need, Bubblegum Pop jealousy Inverted, Introverted Empathic quality I feel humanity Inverted, Introverted Attraction natural Rejection typical Inverted, Introverted I have anxiety Burst forth inside of me Inverted, Introverted I’m feeling ancient pain, Just vanish in the rain Inverted, Introverted Red leaves are falling down, Gray sky is staying round Inverted, Introverted Dense figure in the air Side eye deflected stare Inverted, Introverted Tree tops blend into sky Pull back, my love and I Inverted, Introverted Quaint gaze is looking thru Well done, averted you Inverted, Introverted I miss component one, Dismiss informant done Inverted, Introverted I trend to overthink, Ascension on the brink Inverted, Introverted I draw hard to unwind, Sapphire is on the line Inverted, Introverted The source set physical, Hold set material. Inverted, Introverted Old soul they’re calling me The sects and heresies Inverted, Introverted The bad will go to worse Suff’rin another verse Inverted, Introverted The better that I do, Subscribed Platontic view Inverted, Introverted My works are scattered thru, Rein-car-nated views Inverted, Introverted Most pure and luminous, Now shines in all of us. Inverted, Introverted The talking aconite, Infecting me tonight. Inverted, Introverted I veer to walk away, Regain my energy. Inverted, Introverted Behold the steady will, Weekend is ready still. Inverted, Introverted Strengthen by victory, My quiet ministry. Inverted, Introverted Whose work contained a soul, Condemned behind a wall. Inverted, Introverted Expunging from the game, My conversation lame. Inverted, Introverted The writer did not know, What ending he controlled. Inverted, Introverted Among the early cast, I waited to be last. Inverted, Introverted Wet lines are swaying on, Home view is staying strong, Inverted, introverted Strength runs are fanning thru, Bright Corrugated view, Inverted, Introverted You’re longing for the one, I’m longing to be done, Inverted, Introverted I smile all through the day, Plan every-thing I say Inverted, Introverted Red leaves are falling down, Gray sky is staying round Inverted, Introverted Tree tops blend into sky Hold on to being shy Inverted, Introverted The writer did not know, What ending he controlled. Inverted, Introverted Whose work condemned a soul, Contained behind a wall. Inverted, Introverted Among the early cast, I waited to be last. Inverted, Introverted

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A collection of original songs written and recorded from 2020-2022 at Boxford Studio 2020-2022.
Dedicated to the memory of Mike Bonshire and James Bradley.

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released February 3, 2023

All songs written, performed, recorded, mixed and mastered by Jeffrey Ising, Sounds Like Olive Songs, 2023.

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