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lyrics
Keeping it all
Keeping it all together
not just in spite of the weather
Refuse to talk
Though in the street it’s you I see,
I would be talking to a memory
Explaining my condition to a man who thinks my brace is nifty
I say “it’s not what you think”
He says “you look like a runner to me”
Sometimes it is not about what disappears,
but the things that stay constant, oh so clear
As long as you keep the wheels turning,
your mind can stop your heart from truly burning
Sometimes I feel disjointed, not here or there
Perpetual motion makes me self-aware
that no matter how the sunrise kisses the sea,
people’s view of it will be what they want it to be
I grip the pavement, feeling nervous
as I talk to Forrest, my friend
He asks “if you’ve not moved inward,
maybe you’re not done moving yet?”
Sometimes it is not about what disappears,
but the things that stay constant, oh so clear
As my friends lead me somewhere avoiding a ghost,
I remember that motion matters most
Sometimes I feel disjointed, not here or there
Perpetual motion makes me kinda scared
But no matter how the sunfall kisses the sea
or the things you think you didn’t want to believe
or the person that you may not ever be
People’s view of you will be what they want it to be
As I try to think of something clever to say
I give in, say “you’re right,
that’s me, I’m always running,
have a good morning.”
supported by 4 fans who also own “The Perpetual Motion of a Marathon Runner”
Thoroughly well-crafted collection of anthemic indie punk magic. Chad proved himself once again that he is still one of the best songwriters of his generation. Mejic
supported by 4 fans who also own “The Perpetual Motion of a Marathon Runner”
So proud of everyone involved in the making of this beautiful album ♡ the lyrics for play the harp badly really touched me, I love the way the song reached out. As always, great work from you. So so so good. dssociationdude
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