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In Defense

from 3 Songs by Eric Doucette

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Here you are at square one of infatuation.
Both eyes caught to fuel some fantastic assumptions.
You would think he's an angel,
cast himself to your own right side.

Really believing pedestals are not in your mind.

You know, you're right,
you know you're right
please stand behind the thin white line.
He knocks them down just like dominoes.
Say, have another round.
On me.

One by one, he keeps them safe
in the dark so he knows they won't talk.

And you're talking in your sleep again.
Your head is blue while your eyes see red.

He's got hips and ribbons in his glass.
She's got ribs and linens on her mast.
He's been praised and pitied all at once.

He is what others want but will not become.

On blacker breath, blackbirds sing some greener songs
while tempest seas offer easy fixes.
And gentle bays all offer thicker weeds.
"I don't do this because I want to,
I'm forced by some."

He's just an animal.
He's just the same as you, you animal.

Ink on paper
or blood on my chest.
I prefer the latter
I can only do my best.

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from 3 Songs, released August 6, 2017

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Eric Doucette Madison, Wisconsin

Influenced by the writings of the more cryptic of lyricists and poets, Eric Doucette's songs are born in the roots of memory and are the inner commentary of an ever-changing mind. Currently based in Madison, WI. Eric is known for his full, baritone vocals, and raw, simple, and arresting live performances that draw comparisons to artists such as Pedro The Lion, The Weakerthans, and Counting Crows. ... more

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