Babylon

by paleheap

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Hop off the express train from Penn
Oh, to be back again
A place once full of family and friends
Start sinking in
To the town where you once lived

Do some shots at Mary’s or the Rock
Try to shake it off with a walk
Make out with a stranger at Argyle Park
You’re not who you’re thought
In the town where you once lived

Well home is a losing game
Some things just don’t stay the same
Run off in all directions for profit and gain
Then change your name

Though I know a town is not a home
I can't forget the feeling that you died alone
Still I'd go back to that empty yard just to stand
And watch the branches of the willow tree dance

Well, you'll be moving on again
This cycle never ends
You've been to lower places with much cheaper friends so make amends
With the town where you once lived

So give up your broken dreams
Nothing's as bleak as it seems
Another hot desire distorts all you see and then it leaves
In the town where you once lived

Well, home is a losing game
Some things just don't stay the same
Whatever you lose is something new to be gained
Give up your shame

Yeah I know a town is not a home
But I won't forget the feeling that I'll die alone
and though i heard that they'd cut that beast where it stands
Still the branches of the willow tree dance
And the branches of the willow tree dance
And the branches of the willow tree dance
And the branches of the willow tree dance
On and on and on and on and on

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released March 29, 2024
album art by Amelia Pape.
all music written, recorded, and performed by Leah Pape.

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discography

Song for Jason Molina

May 2024
Babylon

Mar 2024
Blueberry Lake

Jul 2023
Left

Jan 2023
Pentembra

Jul 2021
Aggressive Desire

Sep 2023
Other Side of Lonely

Sep 2023
Glass Bonds

Oct 2023
Sure (demo)

Jan 2023
Spin Again

Jun 2021
d:ream LIfe

Nov 2020

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