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Faithful Night, Listening

from Great Lake Swimmers by Great Lake Swimmers

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As I sit here on this curb, in the middle of the night
With my guitar in my hands, playing a lonely midnight song
A stranger approaches me and says, “why do you play”
And I answer him

“This parking lot and whatever lies in its dark corners
Or down its dark alleyways, is my audience
And this song is for this night
And all that comes with it, and all that belongs to it

“I play for the stars, and the immobile cars
The stray cats and telephone lines
And the old dumpster bins
They will all receive me, they will not turn me away
They will listen with kind ears, they will listen with kind ears”

And I shiver in the cool air
And my guitar echoes against the backs of sleeping buildings
And my faithful night still listens
And my faithful night still listens

I play for the stars, and the immobile cars
The stray cats and telephone lines
And the old dumpster bins
They will all receive me, they will not turn me away
They will listen with kind ears, they will listen with kind ears
O listen with kind ears

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from Great Lake Swimmers, released March 6, 2003

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Great Lake Swimmers Toronto, Ontario

Tony Dekker’s music spans two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of Great Lake Swimmers. Over eight albums, multiple EPs, live shows and reissues, the Toronto-based group with a revolving cast of players has established itself as a beloved indie folk act in their native Canada and beyond. Great Lake Swimmers was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize and nominated twice for the Juno Awards. ... more

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