Year One

from Year One by Justen Hamilton

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I am now confined to words I spoke- not words I’ve yet to speak or thoughts I’ve yet to think
And I am now defined by accolades and third-person praise- not character or faith
Because I cannot defy the unfailing time or the unveiling selfish truth, though it comes a bit too soon
That life itself has come to pass without a care for what we choose- to be enlightened or attuned- the unblossomed and the in-bloom

So many nights I would lie awake- living in my head instead of on the ground
Planning my escape- while I was planning, the world spun and spun around and round

I was once inclined to believe that there was something we call fate
-A grand design for every day
But I have been refined to know that there is only what we make
And save
And the truth is we just want someone to blame
Or shame
Or at the very least, to shoulder all the pain
As we live each night in vain

And some of those nights I’d lie awake and wonder, “Are we all just passing time or is it passing us all by?”
But as I listened to hear the world spin, I ‘d hear the sounds of silence
So I’d lie back down and close my eyes

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from Year One, released August 26, 2014

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Justen Hamilton Chicago, Illinois

Justen Hamilton is an indie folk artist from Lake Villa, IL. His debut album "Year One" draws inspiration from artists such as Conor Oberst, Regina Spektor, and Tim Kasher. He is also known for his work in the indie rock/powerpop band, Two Star.

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