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Matt and I originally wrote this song in 2006 for Loop it or Lose it #2 (thanks, Brian!) and really had to rush to finish so that we could meet the deadline. We've always wanted to do more with it and Matt has used this time that I've been out of commission because of my flooded studio to reimagine, remix, and do all kinds of re-ing to Thistles. He's done so much that it's impossible to detail it all here, but he has done a pile of work with the mix and added new music, a new bridge and generally rearranged and polished this galore.
I'm really grateful to him for all of his hard work, especially since it's been really hard for me not to be able to particpate at MJ, these last few months. Beyond my flooded studio space and having limited computer access because I'm crammed into the corner of a little room, there have been other things to deal with and I've had far less free time than usual. Though this version of the song is the result completely of Matt slaving over a hot monitor, it's still fun for me to be back, so I'm happy.
Hope you guys enjoy!
I'm really grateful to him for all of his hard work, especially since it's been really hard for me not to be able to particpate at MJ, these last few months. Beyond my flooded studio space and having limited computer access because I'm crammed into the corner of a little room, there have been other things to deal with and I've had far less free time than usual. Though this version of the song is the result completely of Matt slaving over a hot monitor, it's still fun for me to be back, so I'm happy.
Hope you guys enjoy!
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Lyrics
Thistles
Have you ever wondered
how you fall prey to sickness?
It doesn't come from a bag full of thistles,
painted deep dark purple,
with a skull and crossbones on the side.
The things that come to kill you, come with a smile.
One hand gives, the other takes away.
Beware of gifts from those
who've promised you they'll stay.
Beware
Have you ever wondered
if you planned to deceive me,
take my life and use it to heal yours,
then tear me away
where I wrapped around you
like a vine?
When you came to kill me, you came with a smile.
Your hands gave, your hands they took away.
Beware your kisses
and the promises you made.
Have you ever wondered
if I'll ever believe you,
that there's nothing now
that makes me have to?
I can run through the thistles
then with a shake, dismiss you.
When you come to kill me, you won't find a smile.
My hands gave, my hands can take away.
Beware the broken-hearted,
we often disobey.
P.S. We were in such a rush that the original version of this song was posted with the title "Thistle," but the title should have been "Thistles". That's been corrected here.
Have you ever wondered
how you fall prey to sickness?
It doesn't come from a bag full of thistles,
painted deep dark purple,
with a skull and crossbones on the side.
The things that come to kill you, come with a smile.
One hand gives, the other takes away.
Beware of gifts from those
who've promised you they'll stay.
Beware
Have you ever wondered
if you planned to deceive me,
take my life and use it to heal yours,
then tear me away
where I wrapped around you
like a vine?
When you came to kill me, you came with a smile.
Your hands gave, your hands they took away.
Beware your kisses
and the promises you made.
Have you ever wondered
if I'll ever believe you,
that there's nothing now
that makes me have to?
I can run through the thistles
then with a shake, dismiss you.
When you come to kill me, you won't find a smile.
My hands gave, my hands can take away.
Beware the broken-hearted,
we often disobey.
P.S. We were in such a rush that the original version of this song was posted with the title "Thistle," but the title should have been "Thistles". That's been corrected here.
jgurner
I like this one. A lot.