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Early Grave

from Empty EP by Joe Holt

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Well on the mosaic of faces on a train rushing by
I thought I caught a little glimpse of your smile
So I ran beside to look for you, like a river running dry
For an unsuccessful quarter of a mile

Well if loneliness leads me to an early grave
At least I'll leave behind the promises I made
Oh baby catch me in the cradle while I'm yours to save
When I can run, I'll be running to an early grave

Oh standing on this hill I hear church bells chime
This bed of mould on which I'm stepping must be somebody's grave
Makes me shudder when I think I might be wasting time
Between the darkness in the bookends of my days

Well if loneliness leads me to an early grave
At least I'll leave behind the promises I made
Oh baby catch me in the cradle while I'm yours to save
When I can run, I'll be running to an early grave

Sometimes I wake up surrounded by the smell of you
And it's strong enough to lead me forward blindly
I can carry on like kerosene, I'm burning oil
On a fuse lit by your memory behind me

Well if loneliness leads me to an early grave
At least I'll leave behind the promises I made
Oh baby catch me in the cradle while I'm yours to save
When I can run, I'll be running to an early grave

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from Empty EP, released March 25, 2014

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Joe Holt New York, New York

Joe is a folk singer/songwriter originally from England, whose music was praised by Obscure Sound as "stirring, eloquent songwriting," and by Ear to the Ground as "the real deal when it comes to folk songwriting." His music has been featured twice on NPR. He lives in New York City. ... more

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