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Lhasa— Fool’s Gold

Lhasa de Sela led a pretty amazing life, seemingly jammed packed full of people, places, and experiences that could be described as no less than rich and full. Perhaps she knew something that no one else did.

Many songs are inspired by broken promises / relationships / hearts. But not many of those songs sound as pretty, elegant, or at ease with it as this one. It’s a song soaked with loss and tragedy, but in very understanding and accepted way— I forgive you wanting to be free, 
I realize you long to wander, and I sympathize with your roving eyes; I just can’t forgive your bad manners. No name calling, she’s not out for revenge, she’s just asking questions and would like some answers please.

Listening sparks a  memory to surface for air; a parking lot many years ago, saying goodbye to someone I knew I wouldn’t see for a very long time, and in the yellow glow of a street lamp, a tiny mouse scurries by.

I Won’t Ask You Where You’re Going  ||  http://www.myspace.com/lhasadeselamusic

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