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The story is a fantasy, but the song was inspired by the good folks at Bob's Espresso Bar in North Hollywood, and the members of the Los Angeles Poets Society.

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The sky is as black as a man without hope
As I sit here and pour out my dreams
Purple hearts and melancholy stars
Sound nice, but I don’t know what they mean

Never want to fall back
It just doesn’t feel right
I’m reading poetry
all the while wondering if you’ll come and see me tonight

Flying over mountains and diving underwater
Lying in the grass upon the land
Lazarus watches and silently waits
When you’re down, he always lends a helping hand

He says it’s not too late now
To redeem yourself and do what’s right
I’m reading poetry
all the while wondering if you’ll come and see me tonight

When I was a child, everything was spectacular
Didn’t know about the danger up ahead
Now that I’m older, everything is scary
It’s a wonder why I’m still not dead

Come down from the castle
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
I’m reading poetry
all the while wondering if you’ll come and see me tonight

Years ago, the line was drawn between you and I
And we both went our separate ways
Somehow the rules didn’t register
So now I write about you each and every day

Suddenly in front of me
I see you shining bright
I’m reading poetry and
Girl, I can’t thank you enough for coming down tonight

credits

from Searching For Answers, track released February 14, 2017
Joshua Batten - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano
Sean Ahrbeck - Bass Guitar
Shane McMahon - Drums, Percussion

Sarah Morse - Cello

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Joshua Batten Melbourne, Australia

Joshua Batten is a modern-day troubadour, using music as his language to connect with the world. Equal parts folk, blues, country and rock, Joshua writes songs from the heart, with lyrics about modern living set against a retro musical backdrop.

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