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The Civil Union

by The Civil Union

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1.
You&I 03:39
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Kicking down the walls they made Just to let the light in In the sun I saw you wave And I started laughing You and I are really going to make it happen You and I are the only thing that needs to happen All we knew was pain and shame The lies that we were trapped in In each other we were saved Can you just imagine? You and I are really going to make it happen You and I are the only thing that needs to happen I feel you I need you more I follow Where you will go You and I are really going to make it happen You and I are really going to make it happen You and I are the only thing that needs to happen
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Run Away 04:08
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You see what’s wrong with this view We don’t belong no matter what we do How do we masquerade on this stage while taking all the blame I say let’s run away to the edge safe from all the pain We all run away from the falling bombs Would you stay to suffocate in smoke I need you to know everyone is on the run Again You see this world it voids the truth We can’t respond our voice you took it too Why would we want to stay in a place where we will get erased I say let’s run away from the games we play to lose again We all run away from the falling bombs Would you stay to suffocate in smoke I need you to know everyone is on the run Everyone will run Everyone will run Everyone will run We all run away from the falling bombs Would you stay to suffocate in smoke
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Afraid 04:03
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Everything I want is faded I should say I pick it all apart I take myself for granted I sabotage from the start 'Cause we're all afraid We're all afraid We're all afraid We're all afraid I don't know what you are thinking Can you hear the pounding of my heart Does it feel like we are sinking Together in the dark 'Cause we're all afraid We're all afraid We're all afraid We're all afraid 'Cause all I want is to shine But I'm scared of my mind This time I'll play This time I'll play We're all afraid We're all afraid We're all afraid We're all afraid We're all afraid We're all afraid But we'll be okay We'll be okay
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Falling Asleep 04:30
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Take a look at what’s around you The skies are not the same Everywhere the scars are opened wide Stealing more a fatal game We all wanted to be Our own flying machine This air we can’t breathe Now we’re falling asleep Everyone that surrounds you Is addicted to the pain We don’t care about our air we can’t hide Stealing for a tiny gain We all wanted to be Our own flying machine This air we can’t breathe Now we’re falling asleep We all wanted to be Our own flying machine This air we can’t breathe Now we’re falling asleep This air we can’t breathe Now we’re falling asleep This air we can’t breathe Now we’re falling asleep
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Darling 03:12
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Darling I can see there is something that your heart needs I’m right here Darling could you know I would never let you walk alone I’m right here I don’t know what to do or say But I won’t walk away I don’t mind if you lean on me If I can lean on you Darling share the load we can make it up this winding road I’m right here Darling I see you no matter the dark night we go through I’m right here I don’t know what to do or say But I won’t walk away I don’t mind if you lean on me If I can lean on you
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Secret 03:53
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I fall asleep awake And I dream I run away I want to feel Is this all that's real Will this be me someday Daddy’s got a secret Everything’s a secret Mommy’s got a secret Everything’s a secret I don’t know what to do Now that I'm here with you I want to say I was shaped this way But that would not be true Daddy’s got a secret Everything’s a secret Mommy’s got a secret Everything’s a secret Daddy’s got a secret And we can’t repeat it Mommy’s got a secret And we can’t repeat it
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All I Need 03:47
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I don’t seem to see that I’m falling in deep until I am too far gone I’m trapped in my sleep no will left to weep only darkness with no dawn I’m afraid to ask I’m afraid I’m going to lose my pride But I fall so fast I think it might be time All I need is fresh air to breathe, the sun on my cheeks All I need is you beside me reminding me to live I have been here before and I broke down these doors, I know there is strength inside But I’m stuck to the floor, I am shook to the core, I need someone by my side But I’m afraid to ask I’m afraid I’m going to lose my pride But I fall so fast I think it might be time All I need is fresh air to breathe, the sun on my cheeks All I need is you beside me reminding me You always see the real me never think to judge me I’m on guard, so scarred Can you please remind me to stop and see the beauty Even when it’s hard All I need is fresh air to breathe All I need is you beside me All I need is fresh air to breathe, the sun on my cheeks All I need is you beside me reminding me to live Reminding me to live
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Work of Art 03:42
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Take my space and my air As everything about me is pushed down deep somewhere Everything and everyone Must sing along to your boring song I give up all of me I sing my best You scorn my offering and say I can’t be blessed I guess my song will never pass your test It’s a good thing I can mute your part You could never hear a work of art Everyone sings their song It terrifies you to hear something new Mock my voice and my words The melody in my mind you can't suppress I give up all of me I sing my best You scorn my offering and say I can’t be blessed I guess my song will never pass your test It’s a good thing I can always mute your part You could never hear I give up all of me I sing my best You scorn my offering and say I can’t be blessed I guess my song will never pass your test It’s a good thing I can always mute your part You could never hear a work of art
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End of the World 04:16
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You’re trying to tell us it’s too late The rules are already in place Everyone assumes their fate To win their own race We can’t take it much longer You won by climbing on our backs But we are getting much stronger Taking our freedom back Oh does it feel like the end of the world Cause I know it sure feels like the end of the world Oh, yes I know You’re trying to tell us truth is fake And broken systems can keep us safe Really you’re oppressing everything But you’re cold hate We’re more than pennies under boots Our resolve’s like grass roots We are the vast multitude You are the sad few Oh does it feel like the end of your world Cause I know it sure feels like the start of our world Oh yes I know it must feel like the end of your world Cause I know it sure feels like the start of our world Oh, yes I know March along, we’re moving strong Hear our cry, hate must die Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Time's Up 03:14
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Everything was broken Some where along the way I was just a play thing And I didn’t get a say Then we started talking About all he took away He pushed us down flipped us round Same shit different day Time’s up give up the ghost Were going to get them where we know it matters most Move, on, we’re going to lead A rage against all of the poisonous machines I felt like I was nothing Everything stripped away An actor on a darkened stage I drifted away You reached out and you grabbed my hand And I knew it’d be okay You helped me find the words So we can stand and say Time’s up give up the ghost We’re going to get them where we know it matters most Move on, we’re going to lead A rage against all of the poisonous machines Time’s up give up the ghost We’re going to get them where we know it matters most Move on, we’re going to lead A rage against all of the poisonous machines Time’s up give up the ghost We’re going to get them where we know it matters most Move on, we’re going to lead A rage against all of the poisonous machines

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released October 23, 2020

Written, recorded, and produced by Naomi Pahl and Andrew Pahl

Mixed and Mastered by Jordan Wiberg

Additional production by Jordan Wiberg

Piano, bells and background vocals on "You&I" by Jordan Wiberg

Strings by Maria Kowalski

Guitar on "Time's Up" by Jonathan Halton

Gang vocals by Aurora Pahl, Auggie Pahl, Asher Pahl, Alice Pahl, Jordan Wiberg, Mel Wiberg, Eli Wiberg, and Avery Wiberg

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The Civil Union are an alt-pop band from Edmonton, AB.

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