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field of vision
04:26
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You grew up in a lonely town
I was a city kid
Both uncertain, watching everybody
Don’t make any sudden movements
Yeah they taught us well
When to smile, how to stay quiet in hell
That was then and we got out
We’ve got a better view now
CHORUS
In my field of vision
I see the light turn blue
The day is shrinking
And the night is covering you
In my field of vision
I see you coming to me now
Closer than I think you are
And the clock is running down
Would you tell me what you want?
Would you tell me what you need?
We’ve been apart so long
Baby, I wanna give you everything
I wanna give you everything
I wanna fight everyone who hurt you
Or just make 'em feel bad
But I see the life you’re living
It’s the best middle finger to the past
And I’m counting down the hours
I know exactly how to get to where you live
When you pull up, if you want me there
I’ll be sitting on the front porch smiling
CHORUS
I wanna give you everything
I wanna give you everything
I wanna give you everything
CHORUS
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holy again
03:44
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Took a road trip
When I was a kid
Pressed my hand against the glass
Saw me looking back
Another person in another life
I imagine you felt the same way sometimes
How did it feel back then
The weight of family ties
The love we thought we wanted
Holding us so tight
I think about you then, trying to be strong
I’ll tell you a secret, pass it on
CHORUS
We are waiting for each other at the beginning after the end
We can see ourselves so clearly
We can be ourselves
holy again
I know you’ve seen some shit
More than you’ve said
I’ve been in the darkness too
In the night and in my head
I won’t tell you I’m the one to lead you out
You did it on your own even in your doubt
What makes us run from everything we know
When do we realize the difference between familiar and home
You did what you had to do and so did I
And we met up on the other side
CHORUS
All the times our lives
They almost touched
The nights you cried
Knowing god wasn’t enough
Did I feel you in my heart
Even then, miles apart
CHORUS X2
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my protector
03:14
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You came into my life
Sweet and slow
Burning like an ember
until I got swept up in the glow
I know what we had was good
But the past caught up with us
Tried to love you
Worked so hard
Probably too hard if I’m being honest
CHORUS
I wanna be a star in your sky
Not the sun, don’t want you to be mine
I wanna be the center
of my own life
I wanna be
my protector
Learned when I was young
Not to trust
Couldn’t count on anyone
Intensity was love
And loving myself
Well it couldn’t be done
I wanted to be yours
I didn’t notice when we slipped
Into familiar water
Til we were too deep in it
CHORUS
I wanna save myself
Though I know we could do this together
I wanna know I can do this on my own
Maybe one day we’ll do us even better
CHORUS
I wanna be the center of my own life
I wanna love me
I wanna be the center
I wanna be
My protector
I wanna be my protector
I’m gonna be my protector
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James Rowan Ray Seattle, Washington
James Rowan Ray is a singer-songwriter steeped in the sounds of classic rock and old country, channeling the spirit of Tom Petty through their lens as a queer nonbinary femme. Best listened to at the height of summer, in the tidal wave of new love or the undertow of heartbreak, they sing about queer love, life, and struggle with their blue guitar as backup. ... more
James Rowan Ray recommends:
A Little Light
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the raw power and rock and roll of HMM is INCREDIBLE! see them live if you can!
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had the pleasure of seeing him live at jefferson park this summer - epic tracks that make you feel like you're in a movie.
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emotionally expressive synth tracks that are also BANGERS with a goth edge.
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