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The Palace Thief

from Standing Eight Count by Instant Empire

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lyrics

Standing eight count, but I ain't down yet
Like Gillette, I never let 'em see me sweat
I'm a distinguished liar, but I mostly conspire
Even in my Sunday best
​But a cup of tea, on a rainy day
Helps to keep those claws at bay
I feel well rested, but I'm restless
Careless and selfish
How'd I let you go?

​She says I'm too hard on myself
And nothing in life is pass or fail
She says I'm too hard on myself
The carpenter of my own jail
She says I'm too hard on myself
And nothing in life is pass or fail
The door was always open
Just give yourself some fucking grace

​... Indian Summer
Wearing t-shirts in October
Stumble through the Embarcadero sun
And those narrow streets up on North Beach
There were boats in the bay
And people in the cafes, yeah
​I can see you now like a portrait
Standing in the sun, looking gorgeous
Those happy times make for somber memories
This is a dream, let me lie lost in reverie ...

​I have a hard time letting shit go
And I don't feel so well
I have a hard time letting my shit go
And I don't feel so well now, I don't feel so well these days

She says I'm too hard on myself
And nothing in life is pass or fail
She says I'm too hard on myself
The carpenter of my own jail
She says I'm too hard on myself
And nothing in life is pass or fail
The door was always open
Just give yourself some fucking grace ...

credits

from Standing Eight Count, released March 31, 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

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