Leading Lady

from Eskandalo EP by Stop the Presses

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I know each time I cry. Lasting only till I feel that it's real, when you've been ever living in a dream. My tears are falling after someone who renders laughter, a show, a sketch of hope and truth. It's your premiere and as the room lights dim and people stand, I stand with them seduced by your monologue. Your slow and clear and then my heart stops as your words catch up to my ears. Applause wakes me, the final curtain drops. Is it luck or fate that makes fools of those who lust for fortune and fame. Oh, it's beautiful. Oh, I can't look away.

It's the final, final curtain call. The one and only great and lonely man. He's a nomad rider, highway driver loving solo, uno, number one. It's the final act for you and me. A mercenary after I've been left for dead. 1-2-3 patrons bound to see a vagrant god forsaken servant. Unearthly man they've come to see. Who will be your leading lady, tapping her heels? Marching along to your own parade. Singing old tunes to your favorite worn out records. My tears are falling harder. I hear your voice from farther away, away from me.

And every person that we've met. On every stage, on every single set. In front of a thousand faces, I stand with them and watch you take your final bow. It's only been a dream now. Not soon but you will see how a lady sings the blues.

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from Eskandalo EP, released September 14, 2013

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