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Strip it Bare

from Survivor's Tale by Les Thomas

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lyrics

Take a look at something here I’ve found
Something probably better left buried in the ground
I put it in my pocket here to keep
Feel a little safer when I push it down so deep

I set it up, roll it over, send it down
Steel my heart, shield my mind, I won’t drown
Coming up, fill my lungs, taste the air
Lay it low, hold it up, strip it bare

What do I hold? Is it a promise or a threat?
Will it fulfill me or leave me in regret?
Is it a punishment or a glittering reward?
I hope there’s not some fatal flaw
I may have just ignored

I set it up, roll it over, send it down
Steel my heart, shield my mind, I won’t drown
Coming up, fill my lungs, taste the air
Lay it low, hold it up, strip it bare
Found a neat solution
With a man I met in town
He gave me gold and riches
For the treasures that I found

I thanked him and we parted ways
I tried to live my days in peace
Haven’t seen him around here since
But the worries still won’t cease

I set it up, roll it over, send it down
Steel my heart, shield my mind, I won’t drown
Coming up, fill my lungs, taste the air
Lay it low, hold it up, strip it bare
Woah strip it bare

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from Survivor's Tale, released November 9, 2013
Vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica: Les Thomas; electric guitar: Justin Bernasconi; bass: Ben Franz; drums: Cat Canteri

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Les Thomas Melbourne, Australia

Les Thomas is a Melbourne singer-songwriter and storyteller, known for his compelling lyrics, catchy melodies and engaging live performances.

“Les Thomas makes me want to be a better person . . . he’s a bloody good singer-songwriter.”
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"It's people like Les Thomas that keep the origins of folk forefathers alive and true." — Lauren Duiker, The Orange Press
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