October 24, 2006

still surprised to catch you, every time

Close your eyes and just listen:

Bishop Allen - Butterfly Nets

come that wicked wind
to pick you up
and carry you off eastward
though I did release you
for to seek a warmer sky

Should you be blown back
know that i will always
run to greet you
still surprised to catch you
every time

armed with a small butterfly net only
i will face the world alone
and never be lonely

so come that wicked wind
and if you go
you could be gone forever

i will wait awhile here
by and by and by and by

armed with a small butterfly net only
i will face the world alone
and never be lonely

up and up you go
for to steal the secrets
of the heavens
will you share them with me
my bright and brilliant spy?

should you be blown back
know that i will always
run to greet you
still surprised to catch you
every time

still surprised to catch you
by and by and by and by

The lyrics are shiveringly good.

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