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Out in the Shade

from Pride of the Valley by Martin Rivas

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Out in the shade, I found a place I can lay
I came here to rehabilitate, no longer lying in state, or needing to
From where I've been to where I want to go
From what I've been told to what I want to know

A moment, beloved, to barely recover
All thought delayed out in the shade

The sun is at work closing the door on a day I'd rather forget
My fingers should be sparking electricity
They haven't yet
Something that's felt instead of thought, but still very real is all I've sought

A moment extended
Perhaps never ended
Rewound and played out in the shade

Words fail incessantly to describe how I feel now, how I always
Up and down

I came here to tame all that has brought me to shame
Maintain myself
I cannot escape
My thoughts are committed to tape
Reclaim myself

Can it be years? I've barely walked a day
Harmless but puzzling
Is that it? Do I just tick away?

I'd rather remember a kinder September
Content to stay out in the shade


©2005 Martin Rivas (BMI). All rights reserved.

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from Pride of the Valley, released June 6, 2005
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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