Pumpjacks tilt in slow motion, but steadily—hypnotically
The air is heavy, heady in the swampy night
And the darkness is leaden, quashing every trace of light
Each glimmer, Love, but that of your eyes
I can’t seem to see clearly, but it’s not for lack of trying
In fact, maybe I’m trying too hard
Squinting into the distance: oh, but everything’s obscured
And everything is just a blur but your eyes
Gulf winds, tinged by sulfur and sludge
Toxic spillages and drillers mud:
Is this paradise or what?
The girl they found along the seawall
A beauty in her lavender blouse
She was someone’s darling, surely
She was someone, Darling: full stop.
Is this paradise or what?
Is this paradise or what?
Is this paradise or what?
credits
from Ascension,
track released April 7, 2023
Lacie Williams – Vocals, Acoustic guitar
Scott Swartz – Guitars
Ezequiel Valguarnera – Bass
Bob McMahon – Drums, Percussion
Christian Schaeffer – Keyboards
Adam Hucke - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
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