From the recording Within the Shimmering Darkness
Rich with imagery that conveys the strong sense of futility experienced in relationships as they breakdown, this song is highly relatable lament on love and loss.
Produced by Frank Gryner
Vocals by Shannon Roszell
Programming & Guitar by Frank Gryner
Written by Shannon Roszell & Peter Lutwyche
Lyrics
If you pulled the roots out, would this ponderosa run?
If you peeled the blinds back, would their ghost still block the sun?
Oh oh oh
I can’t convince myself you’re gone
I can’t convince myself you’re gone
Should I pull the sails up, knowing our ship’s run aground?
Even though it’s poison, would the dog still swallow it down?
Oh oh oh
I can’t convince myself you’re gone
I can’t convince myself you’re gone
Oh oh oh
I can’t convince myself you’re gone
I can’t convince myself you’re gone
Should I push the rock up, knowing it’ll just roll on down?
Should I dig the trench again, though the rain will wash it gone?
Oh oh oh
I can’t convince myself you’re gone
I can’t convince myself you’re gone
I must convince myself we’re done
I must convince myself we’re done
Try to convince yourself I’m gone
Try to convince yourself I’m gone
If you pulled the roots out, would this ponderosa run?
If you pulled the roots out, would this ponderosa run?