THE THIRD EYE ARCHIVES · SINGLE
I Never Stumble
The familiar rhythm of leaving carries on even when the desire to stay has finally found a voice.
- Artist
- JAX ALIE
- Scheduled release
- Label
- ABATTOIR STUDIO
- Series
- THE THIRD EYE ARCHIVES
Lyrics
Canonical song textI never stumble when I leave.My feet could do it without me.I turned back for a word I buriedwhile it was warm behind my teeth.I came back with my hands held open.The morning brightened in my eyes.My feet struck up their easy music.I almost loved them for the lie.
Go on, go on—the ground is kind when I obey.I never stumble when I leave.I leave so well I lose the day.Go on, go on—my heel says yes before I dare.The word is growing in my mouth.I cannot get it through the air.
I kept my wanting small enoughto hide it when I drew a breath.I called the ease of going onthe only kindness I had left.And I was good at being gone.I liked it. That's the shame of it.I want so much I start to shake.My feet take that as time to go.
Go on, go on—the ground is kind when I obey.I never stumble when I leave.I wish I didn't know the way.Go on, go on—my heels are sure, my mouth is not.I push a breath against the beat.I hate how much I want it heard.
Stay.I thought it would come out like singing.It cracks against my teeth instead.The road keeps all its lovely rhythm.I hold my heel above the beat.I miss a step and mean it.I almost wish I'd never said it.The morning doesn't dim for me.My mouth stays open anyway.
Go on, go on—the ground still says it sweet and strong.I miss a step and mean it.The road goes on.The road goes on.I stay long enough to want.
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