All It Was

from All We Know by Paper Beat Scissors

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lyrics

Seamless down to the core
It was the only way to look for a cause
Seen sideways, you know it was
The making up of a storied paradise

That was all it was

Send a call out for a place in the soil
Eyes glaze over
Sliding the stone back on where your ghost should be
“Tire me while you can, son”

That was all it was
It was all it was
Is that all it was?
It was all it was

As high as tired and caught in a fine mess
Caught between your rules
Cling to virtue
But you cannot believe that you’re all that
If you’re caught, too

We’re here finely, oh, but where we move next?
To find you?
Calling it on and on and on…

Is that all it was?
Is that all it was?
Is that all it was?
It was all it was

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from All We Know, released May 19, 2017

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Paper Beat Scissors Montreal, Québec

Musical monstrosity deposited in Montreal, Quebec after the first years in Burnley, England.

Tim Crabtree’s haunting voice burns at the centre of the Paper Beat Scissors sound with an honesty and rawness that skirts discomfort. ... more

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Apr 18

Broad Cove Community Hall

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Apr 20

Baie Verte Community Hall

Sackville, NB
Apr 21

Full Circle Festival

Newport Corner, NS
May 18

Ursa

Montreal, QC
May 23

National Arts Centre - Studio

Ottawa, ON

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