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My Captain's Bed

from Hospital Radio by Michelle Lynn Ptacek

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My Captain’s Bed

For so long I was blown around on my own
Thrown to the open road that always felt so closed
I always felt like I was never there
The world was a war of nerves
And I was too dead to care

But you caught me at the height of my fallen state
You told me not to drown but rather mount the waves
Through the highs and lows that reshaped me
To ride the tide now on many an ancient sea

(refrain)
But I find no rest captive in my captain’s bed
When the options are endless

All I say can be betrayed by a kiss
You leave me red as the wine that stains my lips
Just when I think it’s enough it doesn’t add up to much
Such is the rush from just a half full cup
As I soak up your touch like the salt of the earth
Say they were born of the stars or some cosmic burst
On the birth of each evening inviting me
to lose myself to you and find myself free

(refrain)

When I can’t speak will you move my lips for me
Or if your ship comes in will you send me out to sea
When you couldn’t speak I moved your lips for you
I followed your lead
So I can predict your every move

We’re both driven but in different directions
If you substitute attention for affection
Stare my vulnerability in the eye
You know until its strength by your side I’d lie
Free in one sense to be bound in another
As we drop everything and pull ourselves together
There’s no cause to pause and search through all natures laws
If you lay down your love as the only god

(refrain)

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from Hospital Radio, released May 30, 2008
Drums, Lead Guitar, & Banjo - Matt Olson
Bass - Adam Ptacek
Engineered, Mixed, & Mastered
by Matt O. & Adam P.
at Ghost in My House Studio in Onalaska, WI

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Michelle Lynn Ptacek Decorah, Iowa

Here you will find Michelle's first five albums. She will soon record her history songs: The Inventors, The Explorers, and The Interrupted. Please sign up for the newsletter on her website for notifications.

Michelle owns an online education business and loves teaching in a variety of mediums about topics relevant to curious and passionate learners. ... more

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