Jealous of Birds

from Violet Afterlife by Cosmic Cairns

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This was an idea I had sort of rattling around for a little while before I finally got around to developing it, which ended up coinciding with the early days of the lockdown due to the covid pandemic. The theme of yearning for freedom seemed extra relevant when you were pretty much stuck at home and out of touch with everyone and everything. I've always been a little jealous of birds anyway, but that feeling was just super amplified in 2020.

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I used to be better with words
But now I just feel absurd
When I try to explain my mind

I'm stuck here on the ground
Without much of worth to be found
I want to glide away

Is it so strange to feel so out of touch with everything?
I look straight up and try to flap imaginary wings

I'm still at a loss for words
But I think I'm jealous of birds
And how they soar through clouds

Human matters don't mean a thing
When you've always got a new song to sing
And you can float on air

Is it so strange to feel so out of touch with everyone?
I look straight up and set my sights on heading towards the sun

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from Violet Afterlife, released April 16, 2021

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Cosmic Cairns Nevada

Cosmic Cairns is a one man band/recording project featuring Ethan Slaughter on numerous instruments. I've been making home recordings since 1995 and am in a constant process of learning, growing, and exploring. And hopefully recording a few halfway decent songs along the way. ... more

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