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White Elephant

from Something in the Air by Trent Boswell

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The familiar tale of love and loss, wrapped in a warm blanket of Pink Floyd-esque psychedelia; reminiscent of artists like Ween or Beck.

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If I’d known all of this, back then,
I’d have learned how to leave
Arguing for something
In which you never believed
Hidden beneath gifts and gestures
And a sexy smile
Promises of forever,
Dipped in poison and guile
“Nothing is wrong.”
A comforting lie you could sell
And I vaguely recall something about
Good intentions in hell

The dark witch’s oracle warned,
I shouldn’t let you pass
I taught myself to trust your love
And it bit me in the ass
White elephant on the bed
Whispers softly,
“Come hide in the silence
Of secrets and shadows, with me.”

Mocked me at every chance,
Made sure everyone heard
For cruelty such as this,
I’m not sure that I know the word
Revenge is ill-suited to love
And so, I decline
The idea that mercy is weakness
Is yours and not mine
The way you spit venom
At those who tried to help you
I’ve no need to raise my bitten hand,
Your destroyer is you

The dark witch’s oracle warned,
I shouldn’t let you pass
I taught myself to trust your love
And it bit me in the ass
White elephant on the bed
Whispers softly,
“Come hide in the silence
Of secrets and shadows, with me.”

“Come hide in the silence
Of secrets and shadows, with me.”

©2022 Kevin Trent Boswell

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from Something in the Air, track released June 8, 2022

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Trent Boswell Portland, Oregon

Trent Boswell is a thing that once blinked briefly in and out of existence. It made noises and gestures while it lasted. The nature of its demise is unclear. Some sources say it collapsed beneath the weight of entropy and time. Other facts suggest the possibility it was destroyed by a predator, an accident, or perhaps even by itself. The truth of the matter is unknown. Luckily, no one cares. ... more

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