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Paper Thin

by Instant Empire

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lyrics

Yeah, I'd been going through a rough patch

But on the final day of the year
Under the Sangre de Cristos 
The air was crisp and clear
Those whitecaps were majestic

I was walking on tiptoes
A clarity came over me
I was open and exposed

Everything was bigger than me
And taller than I'd ever be
As far as my eyes could see
I felt invisible, floating on the breeze
I know this feeling will eventually pass
Always terrible with my first drafts
But in the moment
I felt sun splashed
Tiny in a world so vast

I am so paper thin
That a strong gust of wind might send me
Spinning and skimming
And eventually I'll sink within
It'll end me
But not today
Oh, not today
Oh, not today
This is not the day
That'll end me

I'm at ease!
And the captain,
It is not something that I have to be
And if I’m lost at sea

Well then that's alright
Even if we lose the light
And for once in my life
I'm at ease

credits

released March 3, 2023
Music by Instant Empire
Lyrics by Scotty Saunders

Published by Olde Oaks Music (SESAC)
Administered by Instant Empire Music (SESAC)

Produced and recorded by Sean Connaughty
Mixed and mastered by D. James Goodwin at The Isokon, Kingston, NY Additional recording by Rich G at Ghosthouse, Denver, CO

Featuring Jason lewis on guitars

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Chroniclers of the human condition.

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