Phoenix
from Somewhere Under The Rainbow by The Jane Austen Argument
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lyrics
I need to find a little solitude, my love
in which to catch alight my breath
I need to build a little fire in my heart
which will spit and spark ‘til my death
So I can unfurl the pretty flames
that have my arms
Which I will raise up to the sky
with a twisted smile
And I will sing ‘Glory Be’
and inside, whisper ‘help me please’
and shout out ‘Love, love, love’
For eternity
Oh what have I become
and where is my mother
Oh bring me my sticks and spices
that I may build this birthing pyre
He says I have the soul of the sun
but I’m yet to ignite it
(I’m yet to invite it)
And she says I’m not around anymore
but she still tastes the smoke on my tongue
But I will unfurl the pretty flames
that have my legs
And waltz away my flesh and feathers
and I will cry tears of glee
and I will beg you to save me
But I’ll be flying, flying, flying
It’s mythical policy
Just give me a thousand years, my love
I’ll meet you by the ashes
in which to catch alight my breath
I need to build a little fire in my heart
which will spit and spark ‘til my death
So I can unfurl the pretty flames
that have my arms
Which I will raise up to the sky
with a twisted smile
And I will sing ‘Glory Be’
and inside, whisper ‘help me please’
and shout out ‘Love, love, love’
For eternity
Oh what have I become
and where is my mother
Oh bring me my sticks and spices
that I may build this birthing pyre
He says I have the soul of the sun
but I’m yet to ignite it
(I’m yet to invite it)
And she says I’m not around anymore
but she still tastes the smoke on my tongue
But I will unfurl the pretty flames
that have my legs
And waltz away my flesh and feathers
and I will cry tears of glee
and I will beg you to save me
But I’ll be flying, flying, flying
It’s mythical policy
Just give me a thousand years, my love
I’ll meet you by the ashes
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from Somewhere Under The Rainbow,
released March 2, 2012
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The Jane Austen Argument Melbourne, Australia
The Jane Austen Argument are a Melbourne-based indie cabaret duo who combine raw ballads and sharp tongues with chaotic
abandon and overtones of anti-folk and punk love.
Recent collaborations have included Amanda Fucking Palmer and Neil Gaiman.
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The Jane Austen Argument recommends:
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Peter Pan - 6 Years On
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Bayou Tapestry
by Adam RudegeairAnother phenomenal musician we are lucky enough to know - Adam also frequently guests on our Northcote Beat Poem.
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