On and On

from Return to the Spirit by Tigers in the Tank

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I tend to systemize and stabilize the everyday
And so I realize while sanitizing hands that my stay
In hospital bathrooms is much too familiar
As I navigate prostrate hand to splash my face
It's been a space you haven't been well
Six months ago giving 'em hell
And saving lives like mine, mom
Taught me how to be kind
And that love is best bestowed and inspired
With generosity
Think you admired my likeness to my dad
Both me and you know he was cool
But don't sweat I'ma get it
Ten times over compared to him
I won't let a whim
Threaten this compassion that you gave me
And maybe if I'm sitting right here just by
You and I can pass the time in smiles
Let you feel how precious life can be
While we explore the great mystery
That you will enter on ahead of me
Well I'm not quite sure what I believe
But I do preminisce
Or maybe I just wish
This ain't the first time our souls have met
And it won't be the last
The past will stay in my heart you can bet
It's OK to get upset
It's hard to face down death
But we'll face it with you, mom
And carry your spirit on and on

Well I was helpless to heal you
But now empowered to feel, too
You made this woman strong
Enough to carry you on and on
Now you've returned to the spirit
And it's damn hard to hear it
But in every step of this human marathon
I'll bring you along
On and on

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from Return to the Spirit, released July 30, 2021

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Tigers in the Tank Seattle, Washington

Nomi - vocals
Neil Sommer - drums
Dan Jones - guitar, banjo
Ryan Tymony - bass
Kyle Frankiewich - keyboard

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