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Crack of Light

from Grand View Drive by Nicolette Aubourg

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Crack of Light
(words & music by Nicolette Aubourg ©1987-1992)

The white moon rolls slowly around your room,
shining your face on everything that I see.
Through the incense and the pyres
of your history and mine,
we share only this reality:

we are fragments of the restless night,
bonded only by this strange desire.
We are pursued by the moon’s embrace,
tracing every move we make,
persistent as your hair sweeping my face.

But even this much is enough for my heart;
I have no illusions of more on your part.
Watch the crack of light under your door;
I’ll be the shadow that falls.

I’m losing myself in your reckless life,
drifting closer to the edge each time.
The rapture and the anguish
rise and subside as we slide
on sheets that breathe the essence of your touch.

And through it all I watch your eyes catch fire,
bright as light from trains that pierce the night.
But all the sadness that I could ever feel
won’t start to fill the void,
knowing you and I are so estranged.

But even this much is enough for my heart;
I have no illusions of more on your part.
Watch the crack of light under your door;
I’ll be the shadow that falls.

We watch our shadows grow and fall,
spreading like ink across the floor.
You’re seeping into the secrets
and the crevices of my mind;
your indelible eyes have stained me
and I won’t forget your eyes.
I won’t forget, in this life...

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from Grand View Drive, released May 25, 2002
Vocal & background vocals: Nicolette Aubourg
Acoustic guitars & baritone guitar: Nicolette Aubourg
Udu & triangle: Bob Sheehan
Violin: Charlie Bisharat
Music & Lyrics by Nicolette Aubourg © 1987 – 1992
Recorded & mixed by Steve Holroyd
Produced by Steve Holroyd, Bob Sheehan & Nicolette Aubourg
©(P) 2002 Syresham Music/Nicolette Aubourg (ASCAP)

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Nicolette Aubourg Los Angeles, California

#CEASEFIRENOW! Singer-guitarist Nicolette Aubourg was born in South Africa where she studied music and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English Literature before moving to Los Angeles. Nicolette has released three studio albums and nine singles. Her songwriting covers a variety of subjects including social justice and she has won many songwriting awards. ... more

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