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The Art of What To Do

from The Sound Art of What To Do by Karen Schembs

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What did you expect me to say
When you took my words away
Spreading dissent among the people
Always left a sense of play

What did you expect me to do
When you asked if it all was fine
I had nothing left to give to you
I wasn't even sure what was mine

I only know how to take from you anyway
To keep myself satisfied
In spite of all my noble fantasies
I was only along for the ride

I had found a gift in you at last
An answer to the longest question asked
The easiest of tensions ever building leading upward
So I held fast

I had found the top of the tower
Shrouded in a fog of clouds
Obscured by words that would devour
So I whispered them right out loud

You were like a shining comet shooting through
But I was ever oh so high
Instead of seeking greater heights you found a princess
To give you your own personal sky

Now she'll get the best of you (good for her)
She'll give you more of both of you (good for them)
They'll grow to be just like you (well good for you)
You learned the art of what to do

We would change the world together
If only your kingdom for a Pearl sir
Lose your faith and things get harder
But sell your soul then you're the martyr

I've often thought of how we took two roads
Yours was paved and mine was wild
I wouldn't have it any other way
But you're forever counting miles

Now she'll get the best of you (good for her)
She'll give you more of both of you (good for them)
They'll grow to be just like you (well good for you)
You learned the art of what to do

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from The Sound Art of What To Do, released May 10, 2012
Synthesized piano, bass, and music box, and vocals performed by Karen Schembs.

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Karen Schembs Minneapolis, Minnesota

Karen's music is a soulful creation of bluesy folk rock that throws a subtly brightening light on the universal subjects of love, pain, and the mysteries of survival. Through the broad range of her passionate voice, and her rhythmic guitar playing style, she delivers an original, lyric-packed performance sure to leave listeners pensive and inspired. ... more

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