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Snake in the Sun

from Night Bird Singing by Pippa Hoover

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I was born in a thicket of saplings, creepers, and thorns
Twisted together so close that I’ve rarely seen the dawn
Since then I’ve been cutting a path as best as I can
Though brambles trip up and trap me and nettles sting my hands

Ahead, I can’t see through the swelling mist and fog
Through the darkness that just gets deeper further on
Behind, all the shapes and colors I’ve seen before smear
Warp and fold in on each other, ‘till finally, they disappear

So stand over me if you’re warm and bright
And I’ll stretch out like a snake in the sun
Make all these shadows fade in your light
And I’ll slither away from you when I’m done

I’ve got a light, but it flickers so weak and dim
I shrink from the breezes that might blow it out, so it’s low on oxygen
And it’s sickly flame won’t thaw out my freezing hands
Or light up a circle around me, so I’m not sure where I stand

So stand over me if you’re warm and bright
And I’ll stretch out like a snake in the sun
I’m stiff and cold, let me soak up your light
And I’ll slither away from you when I’m done

So stand over me if you’re warm and bright
And I’ll stretch out like a snake in the sun
I’m stiff and cold, let me soak up your light
And I’ll slither away from you when I’m done

I’m stiff and cold, let me soak up your light
And I’ll slither away from you when I’m done

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from Night Bird Singing, released December 14, 2018
Written by Pippa Hoover.

Pippa Hoover - lead vocals, backing vocals, cello
Kate Rhudy - backing vocals
Anne-Claire Niver - backing vocals
Joseph Terrell - guitar, backing vocals
James Wallace - drums, organ
Alex Bingham - bass

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jerry Brown at Rubber Room Recording Studio in Chapel Hill, NC.

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Pippa Hoover Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Pippa Hoover is a Chapel Hill-based singer-songwriter and cellist with sharp lyrics and soulful sound. Her songs are introspective, off-beat, and express a deep love for the natural world. Her sound features catchy melodies, classical-inspired cello solos, and hints of country, 60’s girl band pop, and R&B. ... more

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