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Gymnasts On The Lawn

from Return To Form by John Allen Stephens

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Produced by John Allen Stephens
Saxophone - Leo Rayon II
Drums - Hayden Hamilton

Drums and saxophone engineered by Ty Robins at Wire Road Studios

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I remember when we used to sit
And share regrets over cigarette
Here’s another
I didn’t tell you that I loved you
When I saw you for the last time
We were right outside of River Oaks
Known you since we put cards in the spokes
But it’s different
I know I’ve been keeping distance
The truth is I pushed you away
I was terrified to lose you
Addictions of my own
Now I’m singing at the funeral
Can you hear me?
You know that I’m still singing for you
Always

Back when I was on the road
You were playing all the angles
The needle and the vein
Now you’re singing with the angels
I can hear you
You sound so beautiful
I’m right here, I’m in the same spot
The same number that you used to call
If I could, I would trade it all
In a minute
Just to have another minute
But you’re never coming back
You were always on the move
I can’t be there with you yet
But you know I’m coming soon
And you know I’m gonna make it
And I’m still singing for you
Always


But John...
I can see the gymnasts on the lawn

Now you’re waving
As I play you out
You were beautiful
You take a bow
And say goodnight
To a perfect crowd
They stand, applaud
They love you now
I miss you so
But heaven sounds
As gorgeous now, as ever

Gymnasts on the lawn
They don’t mean you any harm
You step into loving arms

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from Return To Form, released January 8, 2021

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John Allen Stephens Houston, Texas

John Allen Stephens is an artist and music producer from Houston, TX. Blending elements of pop, R&B and electronic music, Stephens explores themes of addiction, self loathing, apathy, love, life and death against backdrops of maximalist modern pop productions. ... more

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