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lyrics

===
CYR: I parked my van
I just wanted to walk into the good quiet of nature
And enjoy the beauty, the serenity of the moment
About 50 yards off the road
I came upon this huge grandfather Elk that was just lying there
===

I was already dying
There was nothing to see
When the winds came up
When the winds came up

I did what I was told to do:
Stare forward and run
When the winds came up
When the winds came up

And the glory of the nightmare
Written inside of an aurora borealis
Unwound from the casing of love
That came from your eyes
Like a century flood
When the winds came up

Broadcasted my station
No message returned
When the winds let up
When the winds let up

If you want, I could hold to you
If you ain’t already passed on
When the winds let up
When the winds let up

And the glory of the nightmare
Written inside of the day I buried Alice
Into the colored jetstream glove
At the end of flight
Under engine song
Oh the boredom!
When the winds let up

===
CYR: I don’t know what you know about the dimensional shift, “The New Golden Age”
The antlers were a gift from the spirit of Elk
To give me strength and endurance
During the times that are coming on this planet
===

In truth, I am scared to do
That which might change my heart
If the winds let up
If the winds let up

Always already dying
Never nothing to see

credits

from Flight of the Long Distance Healer, released November 3, 2023
Written by James Wallace
Vocals: James Wallace
Backing Vocals: Kelly McFarling & Rebecca Marcyes
Drums & Percussion: Pinson Chanselle
Bass: Cameron Ralston
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Keyboards & Synths: James Wallace
Piano: James Wallace
Trombones: Matt Jefferson
Trumpet: Kai Welch
Spoken Word: Dr. James Oliver Cyr
Engineered by Adrian Olsen, Kai Welch & James Wallace
Recorded at Montrose Studios, Moongate & The Peach Tree

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