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A Gentle Man

from fox sparrow by Alicia Penney

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lyrics

Nervous and giddy and drunk on maple wine
They made good on a dream she'd been saving for seven years time
They laughed at the rain on that hot summer afternoon
As their best friends sang them in to the living room

When you love someone so much
And you find out that they're worthy
When you ask the mountain to move, and it complies
She won't forget what she felt that first time that his arm went around her
Because she feels it again every time he looks in her eyes

The love of a gentle man
Strong as a tidal wave, it hits her
Wild as the autumn wind
Quiet as a whisper

She finds herself driving away from him again
As the year winds down and the cold begins
There's lights on the harbour, but half as many stars
Good company, but the bed is lonely and hard

That's the price that you pay
For a love better than the movies
Learning to live with the ache every hour away
Though she cries, she'll survive
She'll stay strong 'til her trial is ended
Because she knows what's waiting when she gets back again

The love of a gentle man
Strong as a tidal wave, it hits her
Wild as the autumn wind
Quiet as a whisper

Surrounded by water, the evening sun on her face
She floats weightless, watching her husband and baby girl play
Sometimes she can't sleep, because it fills her heart too much
Awake between dreamers, alight between two loves

When you love someone so much
And it turns out they deserve it
When the truth exceeds both your hopes and your desires
As years go by, she still tries to live up to the love that found her
But sometimes it still takes her by surprise

The love of a gentle man
Strong as a tidal wave, it hits her
Wild as the autumn wind
Quiet as a whisper

credits

from fox sparrow, released August 27, 2022
Alicia Penney - acoustic guitar, bass, vocals
Sean MacGillivray - drums
Jamie Foulds - percussion, keys
The Gentle Man Choir: Elyse Aeryn, Sean MacGillivray, Carolyn Boudreau, Jamie Foulds, Alicia Penney

Written by Alicia Penney
Recorded at Soundpark Studios by Jamie Foulds 2022

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After years of focusing on other musical projects, returning to school, and starting a family, Cape Breton indie-scene veteran, Alicia Penney, is ready to share the songs from her journey into adulthood. “Fox Sparrow” features themes of love and family, showcasing Alicia’s characteristically powerful vocals, rich harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. ... more

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