The Wind, So Long Awaited

from Quiet Fury by Ben Freeman

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lyrics

How long must I be
Alone with my feelings?

I run instead,
I push it right up to the edge
It's a river
Quick enough to take your life

I feel the inner life
In every frown
I board a pleasure boat,
Get high and drown it out
But I'm always scared
Someone's gonna find me out

Within the blizzard
From which I sing
There is a still and quiet place,
There's a chance of spring
But oh –
I've tried everything

I can no longer be
A stranger to my feelings

If I put myself in one river,
It would flow to the sea

The wind, so long
So long awaited
It blows through this town
And I lay my old defenses down
The worst weather dissipates over time

And when it comes back,
I'll run to meet it with happy eyes

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from Quiet Fury, released June 3, 2022
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MUSIC, LYRICS, PRODUCTION
Ben Freeman

MIX/MASTER
Nick Miller

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Ben Freeman New York, New York

Hey, I'm Ben. I make songs about the big hurts and quiet joys of being alive. My music is sensuous and big-hearted and rewards slow, intentional listening. I really hope it touches you.

Peace,
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