Sunrise came too early tonight
Daybreak cuts deep like a cliched knife
She's still somehow surrounded in starlight
I am alive.
The primal spotlight moves slowly up the sky
Safety shrinks like shadows before it flies
But stark beauty exists that cannot be denied
I am alive.
Hours crawl dragging that well-worn weariness in
Millimeter masks, careless facades are wearing thin
But honesty stirs and trembles beneath the skin
I am alive.
Darkness brings relief from the unflinching light
Releasing a calm steeped slowly from the night
Her smile stirs, a blossom amidst the blight
I am alive.
credits
from Telescope,
released September 15, 2010
Written and performed by Stephen Cluff
Four indie-pop reflections on growth and loss from the Australian singer-songwriter, sustained by robust pianos and fervent vocals. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 29, 2024