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The Heavy Lyric Police Lyrics by James Yorkston, Nina Persson, The Second Hand Orchestra

The Great White Sea Eagle

2023

You okay, Daniel?
I still like this chord
Taking a trip, a car ride, a few long days with portly Adro
Hoping to see porpoise and ell and memories, sure I'll admit to these
I write a note into the sand, perhaps for you to see
Many years ago I took you home and everything was kind of ok
And now I'm doing fine, I assure, though I still think of those times
And I tell you, I have visits from the Heavy Lyric Police
Oh, you look a fine young man when I was your age
I could hurl a rock right across this loch
Do you believe me, son?
Sure I skimeed that stone that took my brother's wrist
I just could not resist
You know there are fairiеs in these hills
They hеlp you with the climb
And this is where I slipped and tore my knee
Oh, the scar stays white in summer
This is where I watched in real time
My mother made a painting
Using blotches for boats
It was many, many years ago now
And there's a picture of my father on the wall
Of one of those old bars
Hidden under beard and youth
His arms around a fresh white walrus moustache
What were they thinking of
And Margaret Barry, with a schooner
Chased off by the Spanish Armada
I write a note into the sand, perhaps for you to see
Many years ago I took you home and everything was kind of ok
And now I'm doing fine, I assure, though I still think of those times
And I tell you, I have visits from the Heavy Lyric Police
You know there are fairies in these hills
They help you with the climb
And this is where I slipped and tore my knee
Oh, the scar stays white in summer
And this is where I watched in real time
My mother made a painting
Using blotches for boats
It was many, many years ago now
Credits
James Yorkston

James Yorkston

Nina Persson

Nina Persson

The Second Hand Orchestra

The Second Hand Orchestra

About “The Heavy Lyric Police” by James Yorkston

Read the complete lyrics to "The Heavy Lyric Police" by James Yorkston, Nina Persson, The Second Hand Orchestra from the album "The Great White Sea Eagle" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Indie Folk, Indie Pop, Independent.

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"The Heavy Lyric Police" appears on "The Great White Sea Eagle" in 2023.

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