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Waiting at the Top

from Gold Standard by Sarah and Silas

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A sentimental track dedicated to the memory of Carl Palmer.

lyrics

On my way
To Hobart, via Darwin
Waiting at the top
To get to the bottom
Dad's not well
Anyone who asks
That's what I tell them
It's short, polite, wrapped in cotton
Waiting at the top
To get to the bottom

He has up days
When the nicer drugs kick in
Waiting at the top
To get to the bottom
Little pills of Endone, Deximethasone
He's 21 till they wear off
Then he's tired, sick and rotten
Waiting at the top
To get to the bottom

Charming all the Burnie nurses
Talking 'bout his 20 year plans
But the doctor talks in weeks
And I'm stuck at the top
While he's headed for the bottom
Some things are out of our hands

Dad's a dreamer
And he's filled my head with dreams
Waiting at the top
To get to the bottom
He's filled canvasses with paint
Cassette tapes with music
Endless cryptic texts
And in the op shop in the sky
He'll never be forgotten
Waiting at the top
I'll be looking up to him
From the bottom

credits

from Gold Standard, released February 4, 2022
Sarah Busuttil Palmer - Vocals, Violin
Silas Palmer - Vocals, Ukulele, Piano, Bass, Drums, Kitchen Sink

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Sarah & Silas Melbourne, Australia

Sarah & Silas

Festival sweethearts Sarah & Silas play world-folk music. Their love, skill and connection shine through exciting dualling fiddles and catchy original songs & tunes. As seen in The Royal High Jinx and The Bushwackers, don't miss their duo debut at a festival near you! ... more

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