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Ball and Chain

from Shades of Temperament by Cody James

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lyrics

Little baby has got alot to say
Hoping, praying for a brand new day

A pacifier, a diaper change, and I'm stuck here in the middle of..

Crawling, walking on me all damn day
This helpless feeling just won't run away

Lost the keys to this ball and chain

Look around

At last am I clear?
It's been so long, please don't you tug me back down

I'm stuck here in the middle of..

Shape-shifting whisper, hold your breath if you dare
Collage of syllables afloat to despair

Haunt this grey matter, come on now, spook my brain
I'll stay stuck here..

Look around

At last am I clear?
It's been so long, please don't you tug me back down

I'm stuck here in the middle of..

Quick, sound may drown
Drop your crown
Alert my people
Release the hounds
Stalk the grounds
Climb the steeples
Follow those noses and the torches that may guide them
Slowly motion towards the powers above

So close, so far
Shielded hope, steel bars
Lost amongst the colors of this crypt

What's that you say?
Mirror, what have I become?
Almost the monster I blamed it on..

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from Shades of Temperament, released June 24, 2012
Nick Sacco-double bass

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Cody James St Louis, Missouri

Cody James stretches the sonic boundaries once set by the traditional singer-songwriter. Along with thoughtful song-craft and alluring imagery, his raspy airy voice and refreshing use of melody absorbs attention. Drawing comparisons to Ray Lamontagne, Bon Iver, and Ben Howard, Cody James’ pioneering studio production crosses genres and is destined to leave a lasting print in the indie music world. ... more

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