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Sawdust & Shavings

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Sawdust & Shavings Lyrics

There's sawdust and shavings for rent here
Power lines through all summer woods, my dear
But I'm hoping, and that hope is linked to your tears
Let love be your only teacher

Andromeda, the sea is restless tonight
Why do this love and madness look so much alike?
Andromeda, the sea is restless tonight
You have no idea, the power on the dark side.

There's a voice without words if you listen
If you can keep the crows and the nightingales quiet
It's driving you made with each revelation
Let love be your only teacher

You walk from the tavern out into the streets
Drinking your passion and stumble in disgrace
Close both your eyes to see anything
But keep the door of your heart open

Andromeda, the sea is restless tonight
Why do this love and madness look so much alike?
Andromeda, the sea is restless tonight
You have no idea, the power on the dark side.

I'll give you my heart if you can keep the door open
I'll give you my heart if you can keep the door from closing
I'll give you my heart if you can keep the door open
I lost the thread of story that I was telling

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danthecubfan On Mar 12, 2016

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There's sawdust and shavings for rent here
Power lines through all summer woods, my dear
But I'm hoping, and that hope is linked to your tears
Let love be your only teacher

Andromeda, the sea is restless tonight
Why do this love and madness look so much alike?
Andromeda, the sea is restless tonight
You have no idea, the power on the dark side.

There's a voice without words if you listen
If you can keep the crows and the nightingales quiet
It's driving you made with each revelation
Let love be your only teacher

You walk from the tavern out into the streets
Drinking your passion and stumble in disgrace
Close both your eyes to see anything
But keep the door of your heart open

Andromeda, the sea is restless tonight
Why do this love and madness look so much alike?
Andromeda, the sea is restless tonight
You have no idea, the power on the dark side.

I'll give you my heart if you can keep the door open
I'll give you my heart if you can keep the door from closing
I'll give you my heart if you can keep the door open
I lost the thread of story that I was telling

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2016-03-12 00:48:27

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