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Paper Man

from From the Wild Sky by Halie Loren

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lyrics

Paper Man

Well, me of all people should understand
nothing you say’s ever personal.
You think yourself an “untamable” man.
What you really are is impossible to rely on.
You land in fair weather then you fly on —
not ‘cause you wanna be free,
but ‘cause you don’t want me to see

You’re a Paper Man, flying high as you can,
always just out of reach from Reality’s hand.
Can’t bear the weight — no, not a paper man.
Can’t bear the weight, no…

You talk the talk just ‘cause you like the sound
of heavier things that you never did.
Your honey eyes have a glimmer of doubt:
The truth isn’t quite how you render it in the mirror…
you turn on the steam so nobody sees you clearer.
You’re so afraid to dig in,
‘cause what if there’s nothing ‘neath the skin

of a Paper Man, moving fast as you can.
You Hear but don’t Listen, Know but don’t Understand.
Can’t bear the weight — no, not a paper man.
Can’t bear the weight, oh, no, not a paper man.

I’m so glad you stopped by, Teacher in deep disguise.
You’ve shown me exactly who I don’t wanna be.

Paper Man, never know where you’ll land.
Your every promise just words in the sand.
Can’t bear no weight — no, not you, not you,
not a Paper Man, moving fast as you can.
You Hear but don’t Listen, Know but don’t Understand.
Can’t bear the weight — no, not a, not a, not a Paper Man.
You’re a Paper Man, flying high as you can,
always just out of reach from Reality’s hand.
Can’t bear the weight — no, not a Paper Man.

Written by Halie Loren
© 2017 Jammin’ Salmon Music (ASCAP)

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from From the Wild Sky, released April 27, 2018
Written by Halie Loren
© 2017 Jammin’ Salmon Music (ASCAP)

Halie Loren (vocals, background vocals)
Troy Miller (drums, percussion, Hammond B3 organ)
Femi Temowo (electric guitar)
Ben Williams (upright bass)
Nathan Schram (viola)
Andrew Yee (cello)

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Halie Loren Eugene, Oregon

Halie Loren is an international award-winning jazz-pop singer/songwriter. She brings a fresh perspective to time-honored musical paths, singing in several languages and channeling her innate understanding of connectedness across musical boundaries to forge bonds with diverse audiences in North America, Asia, Europe, and beyond. Her latest album "Dreams Lost and Found" releases April 12, 2024! ... more

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