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lyrics
The phoenix rose from the ashes
And decided to keep rising.
A forgetful monk basked in its shadow.
“Bananas taste expensive!” exclaimed
The monk, to no one in particular.
Suddenly, the phoenix swooped down
And landed on top of his head.
“I am no longer wedded to Eros,”
The phoenix warbled, “And I’d like
To live with you in the monastery,
Though my wings are still singed
And I only eat live things.”
The monk rifled through his powerpack
And pulled out a squirming worm.
“Here you go, my fiery friend,
Take it and eat it, and do not worry
About the other monks, they
Mean no harm. You are to go back
To the monastery with me.”
The phoenix flapped its wings
With happiness. But seemingly
Out of nowhere, the phoenix
Drilled a hole in the ground with its beak
And descended into the core of the earth.
The monk was sad and alone,
But since he was forgetful,
The memory of the phoenix soon faded.
He hummed, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
On his way back to the other monks,
With a dim recollection of his
Younger years, when Eros lorded
Over him, and he was happy.
When he returned to the monastery,
He died of a fatally broken heart,
Not remembering exactly why.
credits
from Pink Thunder,
released December 1, 2012
Poem by Noelle Kocot, from The Bigger World, Wave Books 2011. Used with permission. Music by Michael Zapruder. Acoustic bass - Kurt Kotheimer; Cello - Beth Vandervennet; Drums 1 - Darian Gray; Drums 2 - Chris McGrew; Piano - Steve Hogan; Electric bass, electric guitars, tambourine, vocals - Michael Zapruder. Acoustic bass, cello, flute and drums 2 recorded by Sean Coleman at Closer Recording. Drums 1 recorded by Eli Crews at N,IR. Electric bass, electric guitars, tambourine, vocals recorded by Michael Zapruder at 1924 Franklin. Mixed by Eli Crews at N,IR. Mastered by Dave McNair at Sterling Sound.
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