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Mercury City

from Songs on Deck by Rich Chris

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Recorded at Cory's House in Rockland, Ontario on March 23rd, 2013

This song is the first song i wrote on the spot recorded onto my phone. it has been altered slightly. I played this one for over a year before it got a name. It is also a Mr, Sauga song.

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These streets seem so familiar to me
Nostalgic, inviting, and captivating
A busy city with a pretty face and an indescribable quality
She’s rough around the edges but her heart is soft like gold
These streets tell a different story at night, ten seconds on the floor and you’ll feel the fright
You may be by yourself, but you’re definitely not alone
And that’s where the danger lies, in a sketchy clever disguise
Pay attention to your step, it’s hidden in front of your eyes

Oh my heart is pounding
And my fear is mounding
Feels like I’m being followed and I just wanna run
But that’ll call attention
No time to check my six
One step forward is another step closer, this feeling is too real

Bike’s no good with only one wheel, someone just scored 40 bucks off that steal
Back tire’s been stolen, this bike’s not rollin’
Last bus home dipped 3 hours ago and the 4 bucks in my pocket
Wont pay no cab so I guess now I gotta walk it
These streets aren’t safe at night and I fear my feelings are right
I’m scared beyond belief and I just want a little relief
As I get closer people try to talk to me but I keep walkin
I’m sensin footsteps and it feels like me they’re stalkin

Oh my heart is pounding
And my fear is mounding
Feels like I’m being followed and I just wanna run
But that’ll call attention
No time to check my six
One step forward is another step closer, this feeling is too real

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from Songs on Deck, released August 16, 2013

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Rich Chris Ottawa, Ontario

been playin guitar since i was 12 years old. played in a bunch of bands, and now i wanna do the solo acoustic thing for fun

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