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rippingyarns

by cynthia alexander

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i don't mind 03:08
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motorbykle 04:53
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u & i 02:58
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intertwyne 04:17
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fly 03:30
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daisy chain 03:15
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Owner of the Sky time and time again we tread upon the dusty earth we bed in search for the Owner of the Sky must I? I must! I say age upon age, say I, exalt in the search for the Owner of the Sky I see sky, you see the sky from end to end sees I, you see I be now as I be then life after life I be borne upon the dusty path lay your head on the weary rock in search for in search for the Owner of the Sky I see sky, you see the sky from end to end sees I, you see I be now as I be then
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The Flowers of Youth are growing brown around your garden the leaves fall and the buds grow tight, no longer unfold Bridges lose their bearings and rivers catch them falling the splintered wood float like so many boats drifting Things decay, strength is forgotten in the face of weakness loneliness conquers even the memory of brighter hours Soon your face will be a small photograph almost like a stamp on a very important letter that I mailed to someone very far away
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credits

released June 1, 2000

the flowers of youth
poetry by tita lacambra-ayala

i don't mind, motorbykle, u & i, daisy chain
drums : benji mendez

u & i, daisy chain, walk down the road
congas : toni bernardo

frost & glass
rainstick & shakers : toni bernardo & cynthia alexander

knowing there Is only now, motorbykle
bass : jeri de leon

intertwyne
cello 1 & 2 : kiko llorin

owner of the sky , rainday
violin 1 & 2 : proseso yusi
cello 1 & 2 : kiko llorin

all words & music written & performed by cynthia alexander unless otherwise specified.

producers : cynthia alexander & maly andres
sound engineer : angee rozul
recorded at TRACKS
mixed & mastered by angee Rozul

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cynthia alexander Tacoma, Washington

‘Known for introspective lyrics that sound like deep conversations with the listener, Alexander has succeeded in crafting music that’s distinctly Asian in character, anchored on elements of Malay and Indian ethnic, yet warmly assimilates Western influences such as jazz and the blues, with a nice touch of classical to boot.’ — Philippine Daily Inquirer ... more

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