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Ballad of Jimmy Taylor

from Closure by Rory Taillon

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Stick that painful needle in my arm,
And tell me that it will keep me from harm,
It pulls my hair out one piece at a time,
The doctor tells Mom that I'm out of time,
I see a tear roll down her face,
This shit will kill me no matter what my race,
And I'm not afraid,

I see elephants dancing with bears,
My mind is free of cares,
I sleep on sedatives,
And wake to prying eyes,
I won't give into their lies,
White is the colour I love best,
My ribs are sticking out of my chest,

Wondering what my little sisters will say,
They'll have to live without me one of these days,
I'm walking to school I feel week at the knees,
I fall and I yell, "Will someone help me please,"
Why the hell are you looking at me this way,
As if I'm not supposed to look this way,
I've had a good run anyway,

Don't weep for me because my flesh is gone,
Rejoice because I'm free,
My hair flows right down to my knees,

Stick that painful needle into my arm.

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from Closure, released January 12, 2012

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Rory Taillon Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa-based singer/songwriter Rory Taillon is a road warrior, touring across the country and back again. He has the soul of the East coast but the sound of the West in his songs. His latest album, ‘Only Whispers’ is the work of a one man Wintersleep, a one man Tea Party, a one man Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, with a voice to match the majesty of the Rockies. ... more

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