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North by Northwest

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Written by Tara Hope

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Sleeping now all that lingers is the smell of my smoke,
Can't remember what you said last, sure it was some kind of joke.
A crooked smile a tender touch, puts my armour to the test.
The night flies by to the soundtrack of North by Northwest.

I didn't mean to tumble, my footings usually so sure,
it wasn't supposed to crumble into this surreal and crazy world.

Dusting crops and screaming horns brings a halt to it all,
but still you slumber on unaware of my fall.
The truck rolls over deaf to all the pain and strife it's caused,
too much fogs in the air, the concept has been lost.

I didn't mean to stumble, my footings usually so sure.
It wasn't meant to crumble into this cruel and crazy world.

It once was so simple not a cloud in the sky,
the curtains have been pulled back, euphoria has slipped by.
The cars go by on main street, the camera reel still whirls,
the colour fades to black no more candy, light and swirls.

Oh we weren't meant to tumble, the light was there untoward,
we supposed to crumble we were to preserver forward.

She calls again, the lights go down, and the words ring out togetherness, if you know what I mean.
Remember when we first met, you were sounding out my name.
You said I was the smartest girl you spent the night with on a train.
You said I was the smartest girl you spent the night with on a train.

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from The Rapids, released February 22, 2017
Tara Hope: Vocals
David: Guitars, bass, drums, organ, vocals

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The Rapids Ottawa, Ontario

The Rapids were a five-piece band based in the Ottawa Valley. Each member played in many bands across many styles and they brought those various influences into the band. Rootsy, rocky, country, punky, and always with their ragged hearts on their sleeves, they mixed up empowering anthems and hurtin' tunes in equal measure. ... more

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