Out East

from Effect of Excess by Short-term Memory

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Out East

Observations from a visit to NYC

Written by Dooley / Paul / Skeel
Vocal - Jim

He sleeps on the corner, he sleeps at the edge of the world
She dreams of boys, she dreams of boys and loving touches
He is old, he feels a thousand years old, and his bed is the rising steam in the cold
She is lovely, feels her life beginning and her blade cuts the ice beneath her

Line it cuts, line it cuts like the river Jordan
The city walls, these walls are like the Grand Canyon

Skates her life away and loves the beauty of the plaza
Skating is so peaceful and her dreams are fine
While he sleeps it is peaceful and his dreams are fine

As long as he doesn't want something else
As long as he doesn't feel trapped by time
And he thinks, and he thinks....
and he thinks maybe the best thing for the world is to.....Dream it away

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from Effect of Excess, released May 11, 2014

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Short-term Memory Kansas City, Missouri

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Short-term Memory Record 6 "official" DIY releases from 1983 to 1993. Originally a 3 piece "electronic" collaborative effort featuring Kevin Dooley, Jonathan Paul and Jim Skeel. These 6 releases reflect a continually shifting lineup of musicians and the change in sound with the departure of Kevin. More to come? ... more

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