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Bird in the Hand

from Two in a Book by Alanna and Alicia

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Bird In The Hand - Alanna

So, I heard you’ve got a bird in the hand
how will you hold it?
how will you feed it?
what will you do if it wants to fly free?

You used to say maybe two in the bush could be worth it
after all only two in a book can be perfect
but you’ve taken his hand
and you ran into the pages
but it’s just past chapter three
and there’s a million possibilities

I’ve seen you with your ribbon, lace and your bows
making a present of the present
kick the past under the bed
that’s for certain
out the window there’s the future
you just draw the curtain

I heard you singing all night with the bird in the hand
till all the birds of the blue morning joined in
and your flatmate she can’t sleep
she’s moving out
but in true lover’s conceit
that’s just another thing to laugh too loud about

How long can you keep a bird in the hand?
this is anybody’s guess
but you are holding on too tight
you’re crushing feathers
you are silent through the night
as your kiss confesses
a love to outlive the summer time
hidden forevers

Will he teach you to fly
(bird in the hand)
or will he just make you cry?
(bird in the hand)

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from Two in a Book, released June 6, 2016
Written and sung by Alanna.

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Alanna and Alicia Melbourne, Australia

Twin sisters Alanna & Alicia charm audiences from Port Fairy to the National with their original folky/jazz/roots songs, sweet harmonies and onstage warmth, wit and fun.
'deliciously idiosyncratic and saucy songs...wry, frank observations of life and love…quality quirky lyrics delivered with verve and the kind of close harmonies you'd expect from sisters.'
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