It's Not Bothering Me ("Room Despair" sessions)

from Audible Sigh 21-Song Deluxe Edition by Bill Mallonee & Vigilantes of Love

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lyrics

It's Not Bothering Me Run Time: 4:17
Written by Bill Mallonee for CyBrenJoJosh (BMI) ©2000

tone of voice it's your choice
it's as plain as all the words your eyes betray
that's ok it's not bothering me
i understand catch your drift
it's not exactly like it's something you could miss
as hollow as the sea inside your (my) heart

there's a gate there's a fence
i tried twice but there's no getting over it
i thought the grass (cash) was greener there it's not
i hope your boat rides the storm
i hope you sleep where it is eternally warm
upon the waves of hollow seas inside your heart

in your heart that's the place
where you must answer the phone
for every word yeah that you speak
that leaves someone else alone

don't feel bad hey i don't
first you say you will and then you say you won't
i'm still your friend it's not bothering me
i plug in this guitar (air guitars)
and the chords are just a prayer up past the stars
like the spray (waves) from hollow seas inside your (my) heart

sure it's trippy sure it's sweet
it's as plain as all the words your eyes betray
that's ok
it's not bothering me

worn out suit no doubt borrowed
scent of old cologne railroads and sorrow
God's love shines through a prism
i'm so confused by calvinism (television)
honey meet me at my house
kiss me long (full) upon the mouth
like they do in san francisco

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from Audible Sigh 21-Song Deluxe Edition, released July 4, 1999
Bill Mallonee: Guitars, Vocals
Jake Bradley: bass
Randall Bramblett: piano & mellotron
Kevin Heuer: drums
Tom Lewis: harmony vocals

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Bill Mallonee

Bill Mallonee is an Americana artist w/ 80 plus albums over a 30 year career. Voted by Paste Music Magazine #65 in their "Top 100 Living Songwriters" poll. He was the
founding member of Vigilantes of Love. He has worked with Mark Heard, Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris, & Peter Buck from REM.
His most recent work, "Lead On, Kindly Light" is a 23song double Cd released Feb 2020. ... more

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