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Moving Pictures Silent Films

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O wake me please when this is over
O when the ice has melted away
I will be the same but older
And maybe twice the bear that I thought I was

Where have you been and what have you done
I’ve been under the ground
Eating prayers from this old book I found
Under the ground
Saving it up and spending it all
On moving pictures, silent films
Moving pictures, silent films

Or is this the dream I’ve been saving
O where the heart beats slower and slower, to almost nothing
Almost nothing

I took it for love or at least something beautiful
Out there in the spotlight
But turned around suddenly, turned around squinting
And saw that it was headlights
And then the truth, the truth was unbearable
O and imminent
Bearing down on these two shadow animals
Caught painting a dotted line
Caught painting a dotted line

Where have you been and what have you done
I’ve been under the ground
Eating prayers from this old book I found
Under the ground
Saving it up and spending it all
On moving pictures, silent films
Moving pictures, silent films

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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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