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Flower Store

from Bottleneck by Martin Rivas

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I can see her and all, when she was leaving
Douse the forgotten torch and everything she left behind
And I, I couldn't wait to see just what she'd plant
She'd lay a thousand little seeds and move along in bursts of color

Though it's been so long, I'm sure she's staring
While she tries to get his name
And the blouse she wore, I'm sure she's wearing
In a flower store
While everything around her might have changed
Who says some things can't be the same?

She'll walk the streets all dreamy-eyed
But still she'll know what's going on
Every morning wipe the counter clean
Gift-wrap a wink to push aside
Was that enough to lead him on?
Grab a map and check the nighttime scene

When the sun goes down, she'll be there admiring
While the blossoms thank the rain
But every tree turns brown, and she'll soon be tiring of the same old town
I feel her sudden urge to re-arrange
But who says some things can't be the same?

Sunlight and an open door sign
Raindrops on the sill
I can understand what she's heading for
'Cause I knew her, I thought I knew her so well

I can see her and all, I still can see her
A daisy on my windowsill
A wildflower on an old back road
And I, I'll sit and wait to see just what she'd plant
She laid a thousand little seeds
I watch them blossom every Spring

When the sun goes down, and I'm there admiring
While the blossoms thank the rain
But every tree turns brown, I'm already tiring of the same old town
I feel her sudden urge to re-arrange
But who says some things can't be the same?

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from Bottleneck, released February 1, 2002
All noises by Martin Rivas.

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Martin Rivas New York, New York

Brooklyn native Martin Rivas has been a stalwart participant and supporter of NYC-based underground music since his days in early-90s critical darlings & CBGB regulars Serious Pilgrim. Martin’s music has always taken the listener on a sonic journey that feels new and familiar; now that fatherhood has introduced him to his greatest passion, his 7th album is certain to take some compelling twists. ... more

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