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Siren Song

from At The Seams by Eli Conley

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Siren Song

I rise in the early morning
And watch the ocean and the sun
At daybreak the sailors are yawning
They’re not expecting anyone
I know the days of storms are yet to be
Cause the blue horizon never stays with me

I got fever in my bones and blood between my teeth
For every ship that goes down in this blasted coral reef
Their souls are bundled up with mine
(I know) It’s just a matter of time
Till I cut this line

At first it was so easy
To while away the days and nights
Weaving my seaweed purses
Braving those endless seagull fights
I’ve found that as the days grow long
I tire of singing siren songs

Said I need to get on board this ship and sail away
Drink whiskey, wear a red dress and paint my face
I’ve had enough of salt and sand
I’ll give Poseidon the upper hand
I’m gonna join a band

How many oceans must I cross to find the end of this?
Hey what’s the use of song if each man dies upon my kiss?
Is love a myth that has lived out its usefulness?

So now I sing a new song
Sling my guitar across me tight
The boys all sing along
My words have lost their deadly bite
But listen to the bass line creep
My music stands to make them weep

Now I got marrow in my bones and blood here in my veins
And every man who hears my song will rue his mother’s name
Their souls are bundled up with mine
You know it’s just a matter of time
Till I cut this line

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from At The Seams, track released September 28, 2013

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Eli Conley Sacramento, California

​Eli Conley is an indie folk singer-songwriter and activist based in Sacramento, CA. He makes music for queer and trans folks, justice seekers, and anyone who doesn’t fit easily in a box. Eli's voice is tender and heartfelt, with melodies and that can leave you feeling teary-eyed yet hopeful. As a gay trans man from the South, his songs tell stories that aren’t always reflected in roots music. ... more

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