Name: Left Waiting
Duration: P00H03M19S
Description: A whimsical, dream-like song written about goodbyes and goodnights.

Left Waiting

from Tell Me More by Tell Me More

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A whimsical, dream-like song written about goodbyes and goodnights.

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Fairies flitter on the fringes, tiny coals glow in the dark;
Even though you have been injured, know the future's not so stark.
Fragile seashells shine and glisten, ghostly waves wash them ashore,
Underwater you can listen to the oceans' lion roar.

I can see a crystal tower, sharp and clear against the sky
Where not every snowdrop flower has to hold its head up high.
Wooden gates into the kingdom, king of rats and queen of mice
Maybe no-one comes to see them, but their tablewear is nice.

Don't say goodnight
I'd rather be left waiting
How can you leave, when everything's so crazy?
Its not goodbye, Its a picture-perfect painting.
I'll fall asleep
But the story will go on.

You know, sometimes when I'm dreaming, I can't read but I can fly.
I guess I don't know its meaning. Its not real, but I'll still try
Try to soar across the ocean, riding music notes and breeze
Skim the leaf-tips till they're low and do whatever things we please.

Cold and crystal crumbling fortress,
pulling swords from casks of wine.
Slipping drunk on frozen doorsteps,
maybe I'll dub thee as mine.

Dont say goodnight
I'd rather be left waiting
How can you leave, when everything's so crazy?
Its not goodbye, Its a picture-perfect painting.
I'll fall asleep
But the story will go on.

So don't say goodnight, cos I'd rather be left waiting.

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from Tell Me More, released September 9, 2016
Instrumental Nikki Layne
Lyrics and Vocals Jemma Sweeney

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