Song of Recantation

from Sketches II/Portraits by Nathan Maxwell

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lyrics

I hate how much I miss the way
The smile would creep across your face
The months roll by, I've cried my tears
But forgiveness wipes away the fears

The choices made were yours alone
I cannot blame you when I've made my own
Mercy granted for my actions
Is love extended for the satisfaction

Of those who I hold dear
Love replaces fear

Any loss that cuts your heart
Means that from the very start
The love you gave is enough to show
You loved enough to let it go

And when there's so much left behind
It isn't hard to see the signs
Take a break from what once has been
And look around at the place you're in

So don't hold on to spiteful things
the Notes of compassion more clearer ring
To another, or to yourself
Forgiveness keeps you in good health

And those that you hold dear
Love replaces fear

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from Sketches II/Portraits, released February 27, 2024
Jeremy Maxwell (mastering)
Nathan Maxwell (vocals, backup vocals, 'ukulele, bass, kalimba, auxiliary percussion, recording, producing, mixing, mastering)
Manuel "Junior" Melendez Valdes (trumpet)
Ethan Paul (conversation recording)

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Nathan Maxwell Salem, Oregon

I make music on a 2005 Dell laptop in my room

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