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The Martyr and The Thief

from When It's Gone by James Day Leavitt

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Learning it goes both ways,
we go up and down.
If I knew what the matter was
I’d finally be safe and sound.

Bridges we climbed across
wouldn’t be coming down.
We build up these fairytales
just to make the circle round.

You play the martyr and I’ll play the thief.
You play the savior, then I’ll feel complete.
Lose what you hope to find to find sometime more.
I’m right beyond your door.

If beauty is in the eye
then love is in the bone.
Remember the memory
of what it felt like to be alone.

Mercy it goes both ways now
as we continue home.
The simple sweet melody
that we finally own.

You play the martyr and I’ll play the thief.
You play the savior, then I’ll feel complete.
Lose what you hope to find to find sometime more.
I’m right beyond your door.

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from When It's Gone, released October 20, 2011
James Day Leavitt . Vocals & Acoustic guitar

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James Day Leavitt Portland, Maine

James Day Leavitt is a writer, musician and occasional painter. He was born and raised in Maine. He spent most of his 20's in Oakland, California, where he played bass in Three Years Down and Witticus, two East Bay punk bands. He returned to Maine in 1999 and currently resides in Portland with his wife Katie and their two daughters, Audrey and Ida. ... more

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