If Only

by Snake and the Rabbit

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So hot I can’t escape the heat
Sweaty cheeks on the toilet seat
I’m out here dyin' on those streets
Just looking for some good ole water to drink
Tryin' to keep my chalice full and well
This sun's out here giving me hell
I can’t tell which way's up or down

Need a shower and a clean towel
Maybe a sink to brush my teeth
I’m out here living
With barely a dollar to my name

If only, If only
I could change that routine
But my mind's always playing tricks on me

Always lying, I can’t tell
Which one is out here giving me hell
Gonna break me in half throw my body to the sea
There’s nothing left here for me
Lost on this wasted dream
The lulls waving their hands at me

Stranded on an island
Like Tom Hanks from "Castaway"
Got my friends all made up
On an island

If only, If only
I could pick those stars out of the sky
Put 'em all in a line
If only, If only
I only I didn’t waste my one trick pony

If only (x 8)

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released February 28, 2021
Music and Lyrics: Leanna "Lee" Patterson
Engineering/Mix: Brett Patterson
Master: Patrick Haight

© 2021 Patterson Productions, All rights reserved

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Snake and the Rabbit

Snake and the Rabbit is Brett and Leanna Patterson. The two songwriters have been writing and playing together since marrying in 2010. In November of 2018 the duo started performing strictly as a two-piece. The result is Snake and the Rabbit: stripped down, minimalist approach to Americana music influenced by Psychedelic folk, American blues, Outlaw Country and lo-fi Garage Rock. ... more

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