A Tap on the Shoulder

from The Juniper Berries by The Juniper Berries

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a string of sequels that play every weekend
on the walls of a dive bar starring you and all your shy friends
waiting for a tap on the shoulder
from a perfect stranger
with a voice that could coax Jesus out of the manger

someone pick me up, get me out of here
clear out the smoke and break all of the mirrors
I don’t need any prayers or any crystal balls

now the credits roll, everyone’s back home alone
a necessary evil for such selfish people
how could you learn any lessons
over drinks in a delicatessen
might feel great for a second, but growing up’s
not always pleasant

someone pick me up, get me out of here
clear out the smoke and break all of the mirrors
I don’t need any prayers or any crystal balls
I just want to find my voice once and for all

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from The Juniper Berries, released July 10, 2020

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