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Lighting Candles With Matches

from I Grew Up Here by fawns

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You say "I think you drink too much
because you haven't seen me smile in years."
And you're right but I'm thinking you hide too much
From the shadows that prey upon your fears
And it's cold, yeah it's cold until the fire glows
That's why I light my candles with matches so I can fill up all these holes

I say "I don't think you eat enough
With skin stretched upon the bone, you're about to fade away."
What's that? You think I say too much
Well that just might be true, but I've been saying it all for you
And it's warm, yeah it's warm until the fire dies
That's why I light my candles with matches so i can ward off all these lies

I know it hurts when you're sitting in the dirt
But please get off your knees and keep searching for that sign
And I know I've been wrong and your heart has died a thousand times
That's why I light my candles with matches so that I can be the light
That saves you

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from I Grew Up Here, released January 11, 2019
Mercedes Fawns - acoustic guitar and vocals
Richard Charlton - electric guitar and organ
Chris Morden - drums
Sydney Favero - upright bass

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fawns Lethbridge, Alberta

Mercedes Fawns and Richard Charlton started fawns in 2016. The five-piece band invokes deep and layered alt rock songwriting, inspired by the ebbs and flows of mental health, complicated relationships, and nostalgic memories of Western Canada.

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