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Missives

by Mark Nelsen

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1.
Townhall 03:15
I was sure I didn't need their help I came close to making matters worse Quitting when they choose to cheer me on Unify the reasons why they win Hipster virtue micro managing Live without you, live without a scene Underrated, overrated themes I caught you in the trend that never streams Lovely nook I found and settled in Wait, this is the town I grew up in Thought I escaped every little painful thought I keep on pushing, hustle for a trim
2.
Jade 03:57
If I could only move you like the movies you wouldn't spend time latching on Maybe then I would plaster a fresh collection of voodoo paintings on the wall Send forth your best of wishes, I could use them to pay you back any time I want Maybe then I would gather a set of new rules to rig elections of my own kind You traded rags for riches, petty wisdom You're living off what your parents gave You pray for steady wages and celebrations A clear incentive to run around You know these days are precious They are means to a better end if you read between Then why do days feel wasted and never rested? I guess we'll settle for good company
3.
Lion's Den 03:30
The river obeyed and I jumped in Meanwhile at home her managers left Lay, lay by the fire Cozy up - feel her love radiate Stay awake, you're inside the lion's den Pray, pray for her now She'll make due without her medicine Mean, mean well today For tomorrow we'll meet the lioness
4.
Leaflet 03:49
Here to meet you but I send a note instead With the laughter and the language I reset Your highness, I deliver thee my scroll My fascination with your skill now aches my bones Forever late, forever late to the party Forever late to the party I am idle like a rock beneath the waves Imagination is a gift I can't betray
5.
Whirl 06:04
Somewhere focused on herself Retired to the land she owns Only twirls upward, smiling as she climbs Tending to her sky A village queen on Sunday, a warrior on Monday Married a token loner - somewhere I feel so holy Cut to present I flounder daily She may be a friend but I wish she knew me I wish she knew herself The master bedroom sits above Descending on our manger's mud Her grip inside me runs amok I need to tell her I'm in love, but I won't - no I won't I live alone in my little world Surrounded by her glowing whirl I may renown her troubled stunts Can she believe in what's to come? She won't, no she won't So let go, let go Tell me why, tell me how, tell me when, tell me now Behold the love that leads you on It cheats, it hides, it rolls along You must not aggravate this song It's all you got when you're led on - you're young So move on, move on Tell me why, tell me how, tell me when, tell me now

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released July 18, 2019

"Missives"
All songs written and arranged by Mark Nelsen
Recorded at Donut Time Audio with Christopher Daddio | Oakland, California | 2017-2018
Mixed by Christopher Daddio (tracks 1-2) and Devin Farney (tracks 3-5) at Little Green Shack | Castro Valley, California | 2019
Mastered by Devin Farney

Mark Nelsen: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums
Lee Corbie-Wells: violin, vocals

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"Missives" is the latest EP from eclectic singer, songwriter, producer Mark Nelsen.

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