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lyrics
I can’t even breathe
In the dark I see
The dent in my mattress
And the smell on my sheets
Hold me down softly
Stale cigarettes and wine
Tell me you love me
You shot the bullet that caused the crime
Come climb this cherry tree with me
Higher up let us be
This sweet killing kiss
In the red you see
The dead wind blows through
These blossoming leaves
I can’t believe anything
When the truths are burned alive
Set this fire out
You’re charring my insides
Hold me down softly
Stale cigarettes and wine
Tell me you love me
You shot the bullet that caused the crime
Come climb this cherry tree with me
Higher up let us be
Eat my soul, stained lips were told and I can’t hear you
Drink my soul, stained lips were told and I can’t feel you
Hold me down softly
You shot the bullet, now run for your life
credits
released July 21, 2016
Vocals: Molly Portier
Guitar: Harold Rosenberg + Molly Portier
Bass: Albert Moliere
Drums: Anthony Mikhael
Produced by: Ben Lorio of The Music Shed | New Orleans, Louisiana
Mastered by: TJ Lipple
Artwork by: Camille Patout
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