The Saying & The Said

from Hues of Autumn EP by The Close Proximity

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Here we go again
Another game of pretend
Trying to find the means to an end
And running out of rules to bend
And in time it will show
You did good to let it go
Don't worry now, you don't have to feel guilty
Either way, you're gonna see this through

I know it's hard to ignore
The aching that still wants more
I've been there many times before
And it still hits right to the core
It's the game that we play
Whether it's better to go or stay
All maybes and could-haves won't longer matter
Even as they echo still

(you know I know that you know)
This is how it's gonna start
(you know I know that you know)
Allow it to all fall apart
(you know I know that you know)
Don't let it go to your head
(you know I know that you know)
The saying and the said

And then soon you will learn
The fire's only meant to burn
As long as you choose to yearn
At least until the heart is spurned
And in turn you will see
Things come around eventually
Whether or not the odds are in your favor
Better count the aces up your sleeve

Though in these thoughts you dwell
After you have wished them well
The passing time will tell
How you got wrapped up in the spell
Though it may feel intense
Be it of fate or consequence
Don't let it bear on you any longer
Even as it echoes still

credits

from Hues of Autumn EP, released July 31, 2013
words & music by R.J. Mills

backing vocals: Elizabeth Maney, Alexis Nedd
coda voice: Nina Viola

instrumentation, lead vocal: R.J. Mills

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