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lyrics
(Verse 1)
She sits on the threshold of what her life might be.
She plays with fulfillment of possibilities.
She turns from a past that she doesn’t want to see.
She picks with abandon, the fruit of a famous tree.
(Pre Chorus)
But when the door slams on all she’s left behind,
has the summer sun burned what’s on the other side?
(Chorus)
Then along comes a little Yellow Bird,
and it sings a new love song, with words she’s already heard.
It seems to know her past and where she’s gone;
and if she listens very carefully she’s gonna learn a new song.
La-la-la-la-la-la-laaa
La-la-la-la-la-laaa
(Verse 2)
She sits on a swing outside where she won’t be,
and dreams of holding hands with one that she can see.
Life suddenly is so full of mystery.
She’s saving all her wisdom; cause the answers, they aren’t free.
(Pre Chorus)
And as the bough breaks that held the swing so high,
if she reaches out for him, will he catch her or just wave goodbye?
(Chorus)
Then along comes a little Yellow Bird,
and it sings a new love song with words she’s already heard.
It helps her choose a path to move along,
and if she listens long enough to hear, she just might learn a new song.
La-la-la-la-la-la-laaa
La-la-la-la-la-laaa
(Bridge)
Of all the falling stars that she’s never seen
She kisses all their scars, but the wounds, they just won’t heal.
And the solid rock that sits in the shadows where he’s been,
now fishes for the words that’ll bring her back again, bring her back again.
(Chorus 2x)
Then along comes a little Yellow Bird,
and it sings a new love song with words she’s already heard.
It tells her why she goes to where she’s drawn
and if she slows enough to listen, she hears a brand new song.
Then along comes a little Yellow Bird,
and it sings a new love song with words she’s already heard.
It gives her all it can and then it’s gone.
Now that she’s taken time to listen, she’s singing a new song.
La-la-la-la-la-la-laaa
La-la-la-la-la-laaa
(repeat and fade)
credits
from The Elevate Project,
released September 11, 2019
Tyler Ommen- Drums
Nathan Staley- Percussion
Steve Sawyer- Bass Guitar
Aaron Netsell- Guitar & Vocals
Phil Brooks- Guitar
Kristina Hemphill- Vocals
Suzy Schwartz- Vocals
Dana Legg- Trombone
Gary Parker- Tenor Saxophone
Christine Tuck- Alto Saxophone
John Tuck- Trumpet
J
Horns arranged by John Tuck
Recorded at Enemy of The State of The Art by Phil Krawiec & Waysound Recording by Justin LeBreck
Mixed at Waysound Recording by Justin LeBreck
Mastered by Doug McBride at Gravity Studios
Words & Music by J
You may know J as leader of The Elevate Project or as a worship leader. Regardless of role, J exudes creativity. A gifted
songwriter, at the piano, his heart opens. Often guarded, the mystery of J is exposed in music. Perhaps the listener is gifted understanding of gratitude J possesses for his…abundant life. J’s rebirth comes on the heels of an exciting period with TEP. Once again…meet J....more
Freewheeling songs that draw clear inspiration from Afrobeat, blending darting horn charts with warm vocal melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 21, 2017
