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Beauty and Pain (Love's Refrain)

by Paul Kearnan

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What’s going on in my mind
aint always what is going on in the room
I am somewhere else
most of the time
trying to get it right.

On the wrong day in my pill case
So far off, I can't tell which way

I look for you
when I don’t know what to do
like reaching through the darkness to find
the light switch down the hall every night

When you have a hand to hold on the way to the other side
Somehow you say it’s ok, let go, I’ll be alright
Till it sounds more like a promise than it does a lie

I look for you
when I don’t know what to do
like reaching through the darkness to find
the light switch down the hall every night

Patient and slow,
water’s stronger than the greatest stone
with mercy complete
for the roses, the wildflower, and the weeds

Daniel carried Donald
up the stairs to to their apartment.
Beauty and Pain, Love’s Refrain
on Second Street
Where the fortunate don’t cry
The rest are on their own to find
What it takes to live and die
And the grace to help another
When Donald O’Leary came back down, it was quiet
In New York City

The whole world closed its eyes
The whole world can close its eyes tonight

credits

released November 14, 2020
Vocals - Paul Kearnan
Guitar, Bass, Background Vocals - Andy Santospago
Drums - Andy Plaisted
Keyboards - Phil Aiken
Additional Vocals - Ramona Silver

Produced by Andy Santospago
Mixed by Dave Westner
Written by Paul Kearnan and Andy Santospago

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Paul Kearnan Boston, Massachusetts

Paul Kearnan is co-founder of a Boston band called The Splendid Nobodies. The Boston Herald noted their “punchy hooks, nifty choruses, and great songwriting,” while Miles of Music applauded songs ranging from "powerhouse numbers packed with catchy hooks and classic pop charm to acoustic musings full of hip rural and ragged charm.” ... more

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