Phoenix

from Distant Thunder by Distant Stars

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lyrics

a journey to the desert
barren and desolate
I will spread my wings and fly away
to get above it

journeying to Phoenix
I fly through the sky
feel the first of the flames
as I begin to die
on the streets of Phoenix
where I am laid to rest
my mind becomes an ember
and flames rip through my chest

and fly to the sun

the phoenix must burn- the phoenix is me
no crisis comes without opportunity
I’m burning alive I’m losing my body
after I die, I’ll fly in harmony

above the desert sands I see the fire on my wings
burning up below me lost in all these different things
I can feel the heat though I’m so far from the sun
it’s time to choose: I cannot serve God AND Mammon

only one

the phoenix must burn- the phoenix is me
no crisis comes without opportunity
I’m burning alive I’m losing my body
after I die, I’ll fly in
harmony

and balance
duality
and atom dance
we all have a chance
we all will burn

credits

from Distant Thunder, released December 25, 2017
written by Jakey Thomas
co-produced by Richard V. Johnson

Jakey Thomas- lead, backup, & harmony vocals; electric, acoustic, & fender bass guitars; mandolin; drum kit; percussion
Lee R. Dyer- trumpet; horn arrangements
Lexi Bondar- flute; horn arrangements
Richie V- harmony vocals; organ

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Distant Stars Michigan

funky/sexy/strange rock n roll from MI

Jakey
Tai
Andy

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