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Uncertain Vista

by Sills & Smith

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1.
A Writer's Retreat 04:16
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A cabin in the woods A writer’s retreat A long gravel road Hides his conceit Single malt whiskey His libation of choice The words flow more easily The liquor guides his voice When he writes a rainbow You know that it’s there When he describes a mountain You’re breathing that air But his real life’s a mess Like the carnage in his prose A writer’s retreat, that’s how it goes A Booker Prize For his last work of fiction Addled by drugs Dangerous predilections His Underwood is battered The keys tap his pages The cabin fire’s stoked The work calms his rages The affair with a grad student The tabloids have a feast The mind of a genius One more book at least When he writes a rainbow You know that it’s there When he describes a mountain You’re breathing that air But his real life’s a mess Like the carnage in his prose A writer’s retreat, that’s how it goes Oh, when he writes a rainbow You know that it’s there When he describes a mountain You’re breathing that air But his real life’s a mess Like the carnage in his prose A writer’s retreat, that’s how it goes
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No Safety Net 02:55
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No safety net No tether No holding back Stormy weather No resolution Hurt feigned Nothing released Nothing gained No heat No cold Nothing’s easy Getting Old No distinction No horizon Nothing but whitecaps Just dive in Just dive in Just dive in No safety net No tether No holding us back Stormy weather Stormy weather Stormy weather Stormy weather
3.
Inside/Outside 04:34
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There’s deep pain that I feel Inside It’s palpable and real Inside Wheels spinning in thickening mud No traction to be found The precipice is narrow and steep It’s a long way to the ground Don’t fall Oh, oh, oh…. Don’t fall Oh, oh, oh… The hypocrisy of those that you trust Inside It’s take their ego-driven road or bust Inside Don’t fall Oh, oh, oh… Don’t Fall Oh, oh, oh There’s a clear crystal stream In dreams that I’ve seen Outside It’s meandering near a mountain Verdant and green Outside There’s shelter from the gathering storm There’s peace and contentment there Bells rings, it’s off in the distance An escape from those who don’t care Wheels spinning in thickening mud No traction to be found The precipice is narrow and steep It’s a long way to the ground Wheels spinning in thickening mud No traction to be found The precipice is narrow and steep It’s a long way to the ground
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Spiraling Down 01:52
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Oh, oh the struggle Spiraling down Shades of grey and brown The golden ticket on the ground The space between the sounds The lost never found The clock winding down Spiraling, down, down, down Spiraling, down, down, down Spiraling, down, down, down Spiraling, down, down, down Spiraling down. Ooooooooooo.
5.
Not Looking For Any Trouble 02:06
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There’s a side road you can take There’s a body in the lake There’s an appointment to keep But you know he’s a creep Quick, quick on the double We’re not looking for any trouble We’ve found it There’s a stranger on the train He just came in from the rain There’s a burglar on the run He’s been carrying a gun Quick, quick on the double We’re not looking for any trouble We’ve found it It’s unfolding like a scene By P.D. James or a bad dream It’s a mile to your car Your heart’s thumping so hard Quick, quick on the double We’re not looking for any trouble We’ve found it Quick, quick on the double We’re not looking for any trouble We’ve found it Quick, quick on the double We’re not looking for any trouble We’ve found it
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A Train Pulls Out of the Station 02:57
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A train pulls out of the station The woman boards, without a sound A long blast heard in the distance Her regret is immense Where’s she bound? And we all are players In this tragic game The push and pull of moving on The clickity clack on the track of life The whistle stop and we’re gone She gazes blankly out the window The sky is azure to the west A novel unread on her lap Her tears stain her new dress The towns are passed one by one It all seems such a blur Each one desolate, non-descript The rumbling as the engine stirs And we all are players In this tragic game The push and pull of moving on The clickity clack on the track of life The whistle stop and we’re gone And we all are players In this tragic game The push and pull of moving on The clickity clack on the track of life The whistle stop and we’re gone
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The Crux of the Matter 03:22
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The hustle, bustle the daily grind just gets you nowhere Your repressing impure thoughts and pent-up anger Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, It’s the crux of the matter Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah It’s the crux of the matter Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, It’s the crux of the matter Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah It’s the crux of the matter You’ve lived your life just to please those around you It’s go to work, bring home the bacon, what else to do? Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, It’s the crux of the matter Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah It’s the crux of the matter Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, It’s the crux of the matter Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah It’s the crux of the matter Your moving slowly, but your body is rising skyward There’s no explanation for this, your weightless, but tired It’s not a drug, it’s not a god, it’s a feeling Maybe there’s a way to fix from with-in, you're dealing Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, It’s the crux of the matter Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah It’s the crux of the matter Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, It’s the crux of the matter
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The Cutting Remark 02:28
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The cutting remark The awful barb The cruel words That rain down, so hard The insensitive reply The evil eye The telling glance That can make, you cry I, don’t need this I, don’t need this I, don’t need this The family ties The words like knives The terrible shit That can ruin lives I, don’t need this I, don’t need this I, don’t need this The clouds roll by Temporarily safe and dry It won’t last long Judgement falls, full of harm I, don’t need this I, don’t need this I, don’t need this I, don’t need this I, don’t need this I, don’t need this
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A Poet, A Painter 02:31
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A poet A painter A chronicler of our times A guitarist A dancer A weaver of rhymes A poet A painter A sage A poet A painter A sage A calligrapher A cellist A window to the soul A ballerina A photographer The beauty of it all A sculptor A novelist A witness to the past A singer A stained-glass maker The art that lasts A poet A painter A sage A poet A painter A sage A poet A painter A sage
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High Tide 02:27
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It was high tide The water lapped upon the beach A grapefruit moon So close, yet out of reach The melodies Of the Beatles in her head And R.E.M., the Beach Boys And The Grateful Dead It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide A cottage Near the ocean As it crests and swells Seagulls, swirling up above It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide The salt air The freedom of this place A comfort Moon glow reflected on her face It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide It was high tide
11.
Your Eyes 01:36
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Your eyes Your skin So soft Surprise Your hair In wisps Spiralling down Everywhere Your eyes Your eyes Your eyes Your smile Your tears Joy and sadness Through the years Your eyes Your eyes Your eyes Your eyes Your eyes Your eyes
12.
Blue 02:41
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Blue It’s unbearable But it’s true Your face on the day That we met The rain fell, it poured So soft, when wet The smile that could hide All the pain The fragile girl You became Blue It’s unbearable But it’s true Blue It’s unbearable But it’s true Walking with you in a park The sky tinted red Near dark The sweet smell of your skin When we kissed The beautiful contour Of your lips Blue It’s unbearable But it’s true Blue It’s unbearable But it's true
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Listen 01:44
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Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen I hear what you’re saying I’m not coming near The Picture, Picture, Picture, Picture It’s all getting clearer The longer you stay Sudden, Sudden, Sudden, Sudden Decisions need taking The clock’s moved ahead Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen I hear what you’re saying I’m not coming near I hear what you’re saying I am not coming near
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Angry Geezer 01:59
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You’re seething You’ve lost all control You’re reeling Punishing everyone you know You’re busting Down the bridges that were built You’re failing Those in your life You’re bailing Off the deep-end tonight The dam’s about bursting The chickens home to roost You don’t understand empathy Your rage is cut loose Oh, oh, oh, anger Oh, oh, oh, anger Oh, oh, oh, anger You’re an example At least you think that you are You’re a pillar Of a community of one You don’t care That your life’s come undone You’re determined To sabotage the works You’re reckless An unrepentant jerk The dam’s about bursting The chickens home to roost You don’t understand empathy Your rage is cut loose Oh, oh, oh, anger Oh, oh, oh, anger Oh, oh, oh, anger
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Ominous 03:34
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A probing stare Is someone there? A dog just barked It’s after dark Arm the house Bolt the door Arm the house Bolt the door Arm the house Bolt the door Arm the house Bolt the door The missing girl An unsafe world The T.V. news He’s paid his dues An escaped con Who’s on the lawn? Arm the house Bolt the door Arm the house Bolt the door A window’s smashed You start to gasp The light’s are out It’s no good to shout Arm the house Bolt the door Arm the house Bolt the door Arm the house Bolt the door Arm the house Bolt the door
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Water 04:34
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The water is so deep In this swimming hole I’ve found Life’s consequences float They’re not rooted to the ground I’ve seen the world as just It’s a tendency of youth With age and experience You learn the sobering truth Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul A butterfly evolves From a larval state The beauty in nature Defined for those who wait A shining fish leaps From the water down below A signal of life Sun glinting off the lake Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul Water, cleanse my soul
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A Symphony of Colours 03:15
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Red is the colour Of roses on the vine Purple is the vase that holds them pretty for thine Orange is the colour Of leaves in the fall Green is the rake that gathers them in a ball A symphony of colours brilliant signs of life I picture this kalaidescope Comforting in times of strife Magenta is the colour of the exotic fish in the sea Blue is the water I swim through coral reefs Black is the colour Of the vast sky at night Yellow are the stars twinkling oh so bright A symphony of colours brilliant signs of life I picture this kalaidescope Comforting in times of strife White is the ribbon I wear on that day Clear are the tears remembering what was taken away A symphony of colours brilliant signs of life I picture this kalaidescope Comforting in times of strife I picture this kalaidescope Comforting in times of strife
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Autumn 02:52
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There’s a chill in the air The leaves are turning bright colours everywhere Go out for a drive in your car To the Gatineau hills Drive real far This change in seasons Brings real change in me Summer’s gone Life’s moved on Don’t’ know what to do Emotions run high As I look to the sky The path to take not clear But it’s beautiful, that’s for sure Now that autumn is here Now that autumn is here The smell of wood smoke all around The first frost kisses the ground There’s a wild turkey on the lawn Get my camera before it’s gone Pull a sweater round me tight The stars seem different at night The blooms are off the plants It’s nature’s seasonal dance This change in seasons Brings real change in me Summer’s gone Life’s moved on Don’t’ know what to do Emotions run high As I look to the sky The path to take not clear But it’s beautiful, that’s for sure Now that autumn is here Now that autumn is here Now that autumn is here Now that autumn is here
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She Promised the Sun 02:33
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He promised her the earth She promised him the sun They met in a little garden Overlooking a pond She promised to be true He promised just the same Their lives were entwined Always sharing, never blame He promised her the earth She promised him the sun He promised her the earth She promised him the sun She picked flowers fresh For him every single day Romantic walks together Hands held in gentle sway She told him that she loved him Each and every morn Over fifty years together Four children were born He promised her the earth She promised him the sun He promised her the earth She promised him the sun Then one day she died He held her body near Buried her ‘neath a sturdy oak Said I love you my dear He promised her the earth She promised him the sun He promised her the earth She promised him the sun He promised her the earth She promised him the sun He promised her the earth She promised the sun
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Just Breathe 01:44
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The uncertainty The soul destroyed The holding back The pain denied The moment You’re at mercy’s call It’s alright To absorb it all Just breathe Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Just breathe Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Just breathe Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh The sky is clear The clouds roll through You’re finding An arc that’s true Just breathe Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Just breathe Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Just breathe It will be alright now Just breathe It will be alright now Just breathe It will be alright now
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Uncertain Vista 02:39
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The photo from my window A vast expanse of blue The sunrise brilliant The sky rich in hue If I could touch it And be fully there Where the radiant light Becomes a blurry glare It’s an uncertain vista That we all behold The photo seems adjusted Is that a pot of gold? But the painter’s brush strokes Interpret differently The light, the dark All we’re meant to be It’s a sight to the east Hydro poles in view It’s in the city But it’s in the country too What have I captured Through a camera still Looking skyward Is that a spaceship near a hill? It’s an uncertain vista That we all behold The photo seems adjusted Is that a pot of gold? But the painter’s brush strokes Interpret differently The light, the dark All we’re meant to be It’s an uncertain vista That we all behold The photo seems adjusted Is that a pot of gold? But the painter’s brush strokes Interpret differently The light, the dark All we’re meant to be

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Uncertain Vista is the first studio album of Sills & Smith. It features 21 original songs and close to an hour of music. Styles covered include folk, alternative rock and explorations into progressive rock. Recorded and produced by Jonathan Edwards at Corvidae Music in Ottawa.

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released September 15, 2011

Songwriters: Frank Smith (words, music), Jeremy Sills (music), Jonathan Edwards (music). Frank Smith - vocals; Jeremy Sills - vocals, electric & acoustic guitars; Jonathan Edwards: electric & acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, mandolin, vocals.

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Sills & Smith is a band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with 6 studio albums. The first 3 were recorded and produced by Jonathan Edwards at Corvidae Music in Ottawa. For the albums Uncertain Vista (2011); No Way In, No Way Out (2012); The Glorious Ache (2013). the band members are Jeremy Sills, Frank Smith, Jonathan Edwards. More albums by Sills & Smith: sillsandsmith.bandcamp.com/music ... more

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