Name: Independence Day
Duration: P00H04M50S
Description: This is about waiting to be released from a chronic feeling of being trapped.

Independence Day

from Natural Progression by KJ Johnson

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This is about waiting to be released from a chronic feeling of being trapped.

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Independence day come reaching ‘round the corner
There’s nothing left to do but wait for the rising tide
I stumble across the beach, toes gripped fast against the sand
And shoot up a firework as a warning sign every once in awhile
Will the days rush by?
Or will they disappear before my eyes as if they never passed?
Maybe I’ll call you in the morning, ask you how you’ve been
Will I get your machine again?

Take your time, but not too long
All I’m looking for is an answer

Independence day comes creeping ‘round the corner
I take my car around the block a few times to speed things up
Maybe I’ll leave this town on the first wind coming from the south
But I’m scared of where I’ll end up
Don’t believe a word I tell you ‘cause it’s just the way I feel
Who knows what’s really there underneath the rubble?
Smile once again and alleviate this heavy state
I swear I’m still here

Take your time, but not too long
All I’m looking for is an answer

Just hold me

Independence day comes streaking ‘round the corner
There’s nothing left to do but wait for the rising tide
It rages up around my neck now
Maybe I’m waiting for the tide to go out

Take your time, but not too long
All I’m looking for is an answer
Take your time, but not too long
Maybe I’m searching for the question

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from Natural Progression, released June 29, 2010

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