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In April Pennsylvania waits
For the small months to return
In a while or pretty soon
Or pretty soon or in a while
Either way the time's delayed
Haven't seen them in a while
They went missing with the light
When the white oak has no answer
It turns its back on you
The maple calls you, shows you something new
No more chances
They won't fall for you
No more chances
Idle ski lifts have it right
Simple patience and resign
So it seems it's been a while
It's been a while or so it seems
Either way, the time's between
The white oak can't stand you, loves to leave you out
The maple shows you how it loves to get around
No more chances
It's all coming true
No more chances
They won't fall for you
No more chances
They won't fall for you
No more chances
For the small months to return
In a while or pretty soon
Or pretty soon or in a while
Either way the time's delayed
They went missing with the light
When the white oak has no answer
It turns its back on you
The maple calls you, shows you something new
They won't fall for you
No more chances
Simple patience and resign
So it seems it's been a while
It's been a while or so it seems
Either way, the time's between
The maple shows you how it loves to get around
It's all coming true
No more chances
They won't fall for you
No more chances
They won't fall for you
No more chances
Song Info
Submitted by
ruben On Jul 16, 2003
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amazing/beautiful song, i'm surprised no one has commented on it yet.
"in a while or pretty soon or pretty soon or in a while, either way the time's delayed." such a beautifully lyrical line and such a great notion. lovely track.
oh, and this song was absolutely made for headphones. try it - I guarantee you'll love it.
I agree this is just a beautifully written song. The whole album is incredible, my favorite Matt Pond album.
As a frustrated US Citizen who is moving to Canada because my wife can't get a green card in the US, this song has a particular meaning for me. The oak is the national tree of the USA. The maple obviously represents Canada. These lines are particularly true for me.
"When the white oak has no answer It turns its back on you The maple calls you, shows you something new"