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Writing on Water

from Atlantic by Jen Kearney

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lyrics

The wind is strong today
Nobody’s outside but the birds of prey
They circle gracefully
While we stay inside and wait

And the word came down that day
Them knights had no armor to stand in harm’s way
But the king sent them out
And his minions are shouting
They want it all back to normal today

Have we learned anything at all?
Are we writing on water or are the the veils gonna fall
Have we learned at all
Have we learned anything at all

So its crossed fingers on washed hands
Needle drop on cancelled plans
Wait on your government check
And just hope for the best

And for the lives it’s cost
No words can shoulder, no grammar can hold
All the prayers and thoughts
And apologies for loss just don’t feel like enough

Just don’t feel like enough at all
Are we writing on water or are the veils gonna fall
Have we learned at all
Have we learned anything

Maybe another Phoenix gonna rise
Maybe we’ll feed that good wolf inside
Maybe we’ll go back to the garden and thrive
Maybe we’ll bloom at exactly the right time
Maybe I’ll hold your face in my hands again
But until then take this lullaby

We may be distant
We can still be light
Like the old stars
We’re all made of

We may be distant
We can still be wise
Like the billion year old stars
We’re all made of



We may be distant
We can still be light
Like the old stars
we’re all made of

We may be distant, baby
We can still be light
So please keep your light on

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from Atlantic, released March 4, 2022
Written by Jen Kearney. Produced by Jen Kearney and Aaron Bellamy. Recorded at A1 Productions, Wonka Sound, and in my closet. Strings recorded at Chillhouse Studios. Mixed and Mastered by Will Holland at Chillhouse Studios. Special thanks to Bob Nash at Wonka Sound for the home studio build and home recording advice.

Jen Kearney: Vocals, Fender Rhodes; Peter MacLean: Drums; Domenic Volpe Davis: Bass; Steve Fell: Guitar; Aaron Bellamy: Guitar; Amy Bellamy: B3 organ; Yahuba Garcia: Percussion; Theresa Cleary: Violin, Viola; Sarah Nichols: Cello.

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Jen Kearney Boston, Massachusetts

Boston’s Jen Kearney has spent some time seasoning her particular style of original music. Her sound is truly an amalgamation of musical styles including Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, and Latin. Kearney’s music and attention to lyrics and has met critical acclaim nationally and internationally.
Kearney is set to release an EP entitled “Atlantic” in March of 2022 and a full-length LP later in the year. ... more

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