(Not Quite) In Bloom

from Final Beginnings by The Reptiles

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A new mistake hiding in a beautiful costume
I would approach you but these discouraging thoughts loom
Autumn falls upon us while I turn over a new leaf
Winter's killing time by being a time thief

Sunglasses seal up sadness and solicitude
Can't contain my overwhelming ineptitude
My waterfall of words might drown you with affection
I constructed a dam for added protection

I watch the leaves change color only to be crushed
By other people's feet and it feels unjust
That what once was beautiful is falling apart
Put your shield up and give your heart a jumpstart

Winter's cold hands tied me to the tracks
My eyes red with resolve, I made my comeback
I ripped the ropes apart, adrenaline surging through
As I smashed the hourglass and made my way to you

Your piercing blue eyes froze me where I stood
When you asked me why I hide under sunglasses and a hood
I took them off as all my worries hit the road
Tried to find the keypad but there was no code

I watch the leaves change color only to be crushed
By other people's feet and it feels unjust
That what once was beautiful is falling apart
Put your shield up and give your heart a jumpstart

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from Final Beginnings, released September 29, 2017

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The Reptiles Stony Brook, New York

Scott Terwilliger
- Guitars, Vocals

Austin Reed
- Keys

Alex Savin
- Drums, Percussion

Tom Schinkel
- Bass, Vocals

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