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When I Try (Locks of Paradox)

from ORANGE Album (by AntBut) by Anthony Butterfield (AntBut)

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A song composed for FAWM a few years ago. It has a double meaning! One is easy, and one's really challenging. . .

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V1
When I tried to find you
you were nowhere to be found
I was walking through
the alleyways of solitude and frowns

When I’d given up on you
and surrendered to despair
gloomy clouds evaporated
you came into view
I reach for you. . . .


V2
When I try to hold you tight
and never let you go
You fade away
Like night to day
dream figure in the night

When I give you freedom gift
release you to your whims
you’re there for me
you care for me
my beacon light
thru stormy night. . .


CH
I see now
I’m learning how
to love you as I should
Not a creature of the wilderness
to capture (if I could)
Learning now
You show me how
to let the freedom be
open locks
of paradox
no dreams left to flee


V3
When I try to love you
with exclusivity
I see I err
because you care
for all reality

When I finally do arrive
circle is complete
trying, striving ended
we join as one
dream is done. . .

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from ORANGE Album (by AntBut), track released July 29, 2015
Instruments and vocals by Anthony Butterfield

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AntBut Salt Lake City, Utah

If you're here, you probably already know me. But just in case you happened here and don't know me personally, I will tell you just a bit about me. I'm a school teacher in Utah who makes music in the basement using electronic and acoustic equipment. It's a fun hobby. My track prices are cheap because I'm just happy if someone wants to own one or two! ... more

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