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The Picture I Paint

from Never Has, Always Will [EP] by Anthony Retka

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Well, you cut with a knife and gets pretty close
To the truth of my life and it's a heavy dose
I don't expect you to fashion any blade for me
'Cause I still don't understand everything I see

So you hide all your words with a poisonous quip
Because the cracks are bleeding out on your upper lip
And I don't expect you to save a kiss for me
Now I understand, it wasn't meant to be

You're like a lion with no place to roar
Never really knowing what you have in store
Come on already, it's become a bore
And I think you know me better than you did before

Well, every text comes through like a fantasy
Thoughtful words that reflect like poetry
But poems are just words that connect each thought
And I bet you're feeling foolish 'cause babe, you've been caught

I'm gonna call it the end 'cause I'm getting brave
I have this corner of the world I have to save
And if you think I'm rising up like a pompous saint
You best believe it, babe, that's the picture I paint

The devil's at my door and he's a scary fate
And heaven opens up for me to pass through the gate
But faith is a struggle and I swear it's true
Whatever we believe, honey, I'll always love you

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from Never Has, Always Will [EP], released May 1, 2020

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Anthony Retka Detroit, Michigan

Detroit-born songwriter and musician, Anthony Retka, has spent the last 20 years writing and performing music that has helped etch his place in the Detroit music scene. He has toured the United States - from Nashville to St. Louis and Chicago to New York. Anthony has independently released his music in a string of Singles, EPs, and Albums, including four albums with his former band, Tone & Niche. ... more

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