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Well some things aren’t so easy to explain,
But how much of my honesty can you take?
Well I guess I’ll tell another lie.
The truth is I’ve been trying to out-gamble my regret,
And every time I turn my hand I just see losing bets.
But I will try my luck one more time.
And all the bottled messages I threw into the sea,
I’m finding them unopened and washed up on the beach.
But I keep on fighting the tide.
Will my skin heal, will my skin rot?
I fell behind but I haven’t been caught. And I’ve learned lessons I haven’t been taught.
There’s something in the sorrow that tastes like nicotine,
Thinning out my bones, yellowing my teeth.
But how can I kick the habit now?
The faces of my foes and my captors look amused, Saying “don’t you think it’s a little late to be starting new?”
“But I, well I’m taking my time.”
‘Cause I can’t even cheat - I’m out of cards up my sleeve.
I’m swearing on things I never thought that I’d believe.
I’m sorry, but you asked for honesty.
My skin can’t feel what it once had felt.
And I’m not sick, but I’m sure not well.
And you want a lie that I can’t tell.

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from Skin I Feel No More, released December 13, 2019

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Alec James Payton Denver, Colorado

Folk musician and songwriter with a sentimental style that digs into traditional American roots. Since independently releasing a first collection of original songs in late 2016, he has been playing venues large and small throughout the United States and has been featured on live radio as far away as Australia. He plays guitar, harmonica, and sings original and traditional folk songs. ... more

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