...and even when I'm dreaming I still can't catch my breath,
and sleep doesn't feel a thing like rest
When every night I spend alone I still feel you in my bones.
My father swears its love that kills us,
It just takes its own sweet time.
I chased your love through busy streets
But I still came out alive.
When I begged you not to go
Your head was wet and hot as fire.
You spoke to me from in your sleep,
"Cinnamon, cinnamon, cinnamon."
Just lay on back, its almost ended,
And all that's broken will be mended.
I would follow you whatever you went through,
If my love could swallow you.
Because when you wrapped your arms around me,
in every pulse I felt it rising.
Your blood is a harmony that sings along in key
With every time my heart beats.
credits
from It Can Kill,
released May 29, 2012
Jordan Banks - Vocals
Duane Chew - Electric Guitar, Vocals
Adam Jahn - Bass Guitar, Sonor
Tory Kirgiss - Drums, Piano
Claire Dalder - Clarinet
AJ Jabarin - Cello
Bethany Johnson - Violin
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