In August air
I've got a good one for you
One line's longer than the other
A lifeline's
A punchline
You know that I am sure
It comes back swimming to me
Where the water's the clearest
Caught it
Released it
It happens every time
In August air
I've got a good one for you
Stop me if you've heard this one
This time you were right
To carry me inside
Where dead lights come to life
In any colour you want
In any shade that you like
Now you've got a face fit for love
The siren
It came down while I slept
With outstretched fingertips
It was upon me
So serious
Saw it blazing across the double line
And all my past and future lives
Passed before me
And we're safe
For now
But that's far from where you are
Do you believe
In our constant spin
I might find you again
In clothes I left you
Do you recall
In our former lives
When our meeting eyes
Shone in every colour
I was pulled apart
In an endless arc
And it felt just like
Sleep
And do you believe
After fifteen years
That I'm here
At your door
Surprise
Surprise
I'm back!
credits
from Marooned,
released December 10, 2021
Composed and produced by Phil Johnston
William Phillips dances on the line between peak time with the lights up and headphone music for the journey home. Bandcamp Album of the Day May 24, 2022