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lyrics

I’d rather burn than fade
But I can’t choose my time
Rather make mistakes
Than tow the usual line

I’d rather reap than sow
But love know the seeds
I’d rather watch things grow
And clear my mind of weeds

Don’t wanna sink or swim
I’d rather float down stream
Leave the whirlpool spin
And sink into my dream

I’d rather gaze up high
And lose my shuffling feet
Sail the brilliant sky
Than think of counting sheep

I’d rather burn than fade
But feel fused in time
I’d rather green than red
But could be colourblind

I’d rather reap than sow
But leave the hand that feeds
Rather pass but I throw
All caution to the breeze

Don’t wanna sink or swim
I’d rather float down stream
It’s just the bag I’m in
A Hazelnut Ice Cream

I’d rather gaze up high
And lose what I can’t keep
Take one big last sigh
And one giant leap

I’d rather burn than fade
May even cross the line
But this the tree I shake
It’s the only one that’s mine

In a navel gaze
I see my wants from needs
But never see the track
Before the next train leaves

Don’t wanna sink or swim
I’d rather float down stream
Leave the whirlpool spin
And sink into my dream

I’d rather gaze up high
Than at my shuffling feet
Sail the brilliant sky
Than think of counting sheep

I’d rather burn than fade
But I can’t choose my time
Rather make mistakes
Than tow the usual line

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from All Sails to the Sun, track released August 18, 2023
Written, recorded & performed by Alex Seel
Drums by Sam Winwood

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Alex Seel London, UK

In the tradition of folksinger/guitarist but with contemporary musings...

“Exquisite and powerful songs from one of the best composers, guitarists and singers in the UK today. Alex Seel has influences from blues, pop and the British Folk Revival guitarists but his sound is all his own” - Twickfolk

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