Book of Obscure Sorrows

from Sitting Tight by Leona Burkey

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From The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
"Sonder"
n. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own

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Book of Obscure Sorrows

Sonder is new word that I borrowed
From a book of obscure sorrows
Surely written for these modern times
Everyone amongst and all around you
Just passing by
Living their own lies

I can feel my tired heart
catching up to my soul
I wanted so much and I worked so hard
So I’m told
When they meet will it set me free
Or will I have just grown old

I know you’re trying hard to teach me something
I’ve never been good at learning lessons
But I make a note everytime
My happiness is a broken line
But it’s drawn to you – can you see me through

I can feel my tired heart
catching up to my soul
I wanted so much and I worked so hard
So I’m told
When they meet will it set me free
Or will I have just grown old

If you get there first can you send back word
Did you hear the angels sing
It’s such a shame that the price you pay
Is everything

I can feel my tired heart
catching up to my soul
I wanted so much and I worked so hard So I’m told
When they meet will it set me free
Or will I have just grown old

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from Sitting Tight, track released November 21, 2020
Produced by A.J.H. Gillis.
Musicians: Phil Sedore on electric guitar, Robbie Crowell on keys, Jordan Murphy on drums, Tom Rich on bass and backing vocals, Leona Burkey acoustic guitar.

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Leona Burkey Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia

Contemporary roots singer-songwriter with a singular voice and a melody-loving folk-rock guitar attack. Known for off-the- cuff live shows in the Cape Breton troubadour style, shored up by a deep body of work that traces the meandering path of a slow-burn songwriter hitting her stride. Her latest & third full length studio album “GROUNDRUSH” released here in Nov/2022 is available everywhere. ... more

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