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State Lines

from Born Homesick by Cardinal Compass

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If I ever get away from here I’m taking you with me
Expectation’s closing in and killing us swiftly
So pick me up wedding-style, carry me away
Let the trade winds take the wheel, and lead us where they may



My whole life they been telling me “you better get out and change the world”
And I thought about it long and hard and said “what the hell for?”
You’ll just die and so will I and they’ll forget everything we’ve done
So I’m saving it for the next life if there is one

Take me home, take me home
I can’t stand it here, but I don’t want to be alone

See if you’re doing anything but exceeding then it’s unsatisfactory
And I’m tired of scales and points and fractions calibrating me
Forget about college and quit your job and I’ll quit mine
We’ll move into the country, and cross those states lines

Yeah why don’t we just get a house, a big family and a farm
With some earth to work my hands in, and a fire to keep me warm
We’ll raise our kids with values yeah we’re gonna teach them wrong from right
And when they’re all grown up and thriving we’ll fade with the light

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from Born Homesick, released August 31, 2012

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Cardinal Compass Richmond, Virginia

Cardinal Compass has been playing in the Richmond area since May 2011. This three-piece band has an indie Americana sound frequently compared to Grace Potter and Neko Case. The band is shaped largely by the songwriting of guitarist and singer Hannah Standiford. Jake Ziemba lends a unique sound with his fretless bass while drummer Matt Wild brings driving rhythms on the drum set. ... more

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