The Birds from Patience by Seasonal Birds

little flock of birds on the ladder of a fire escape
little bit of living, that's all that I can take
I said I'm running out of time,
I'm running out of ways
to grieve.
the birds just sang:
"oh sometimes people just leave.
sometimes, people just leave."

I got turned around in a graveyard,
so I asked if I could stay.
is there an empty plot or an open grave
for younger bones to lay?
but no sir, no sir you're far too young,
you cannot rest today.
'sides oh you wouldn't fair well with an early judgement day
you wouldn't fair well with an early judgement day.

and I hope I do forgive you
before I do drop dead
but that just don't seem likely;
I'll live with you instead, 'cause
forgiveness ain't a stranger,
no he comes once in a while,
and he's always got a gift,
but I've never seen him smile
I've never seen him smile.

oh we danced each other 'round,
and we got twisted up in knots.
there's a lot that I remember
so much more that I forgot.
'cept the air was warm and you were sweet,
and that I want you like I've never wanted before.
but you love with no ceiling,
I love with no floor.
oh you love with no ceiling,
I love with no floor.

and I hope I do forgive you
before I do drop dead
but that just don't seem likely;
I'll live with you instead, 'cause
forgiveness ain't a stranger,
no he comes once in a while,
and he's always got a gift,
but I've never seen him smile
I've never seen him smile.

(Humming)
the birds just sang:
"oh sometimes people just leave.
sometimes, people just leave."

• Acoustic guitar
• Folk
• Indie
• Singer Songwriter(s)
• Toronto