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Paul Burkhart - Poseidon​/​Calypso's Cave (Former Loves)

from The Birdhouse Presents, vol​.​1: The Housewarming by The Birdhouse

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[end of "Poseidon"]
I am your refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Though the mountains be tossed into
the heart, of the sea

You will not fear.

You will need me. I will make it so.
So wake up, oh wake up Odysseus.
Wake up....

["Calypso's Cave"]

I’m up. I’m awake. I roll over. She’s not there.
My mind turns, to better days. Former loves before I fell away.
How far I’ve come - away from you.

Oh, there’s lover, across the sea.
I long to feel her breath upon my neck.
My body groans, my spirit aches
for redemption to come and to be joined to her

It’s here. He’s here. He’s sent someone to my aid.
She bargains well. He does better.
How far I’ve come - away from you.

Oh, there’s lover, across the sea.
I long to feel her breath upon my neck.
My body groans, my spirit aches
for redemption to come and to be joined to her

Calypso sings to me, trying to win me back
but I’ve seen outside the cave
Former loves will not do, shadows won’t satisfy
now that I’ve seen my unseen chains
A battle lies before, a battle for true love
I go now against the tide
I may fail or conquer, die or live,
but either way I’m yours.

Oh, there’s lover, across the sea.
I long to feel her breath upon my neck.
My body groans, my spirit aches
for redemption to come and to be joined to her

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from The Birdhouse Presents, vol​.​1: The Housewarming, track released July 16, 2010
written and performed by Paul Burkhart

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