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The Majesty of Beasts

from The Majesty of Beasts by mary bue

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The Majesty of Beasts
i recognize the majesty of beasts
thundering hooves
milky eyes
the power of a horses thighs
the beating of wings in the sky
the flipping of fins under the ice
lungs taking in oxygen down in the deeps of the night

i recognize the majesty of trees
towering pines
cover the sky
on branches where the monarchs lie
your birch bark canoe gonna take us to
that island where the palm trees sway
it's a fantasy
it's lost at sea
as the amazon dies for your beef

i recognize the majesty of you and me
fingers grip the trigger
eyes stare down the shaft
another life gone too fast
it's your only one
staring into a gun
you won't come back turned like on tv
it's a tragedy
a comedy
humans making fools
what else could it be

i recognize the majesty of beasts
ivory tusks
abalone shells
the pretty things we want on our walls
a peacock's plumes
a shark's sharp tooth
a rabbit's fur to keep us warm
lie with me dear
in front of the fire
don't tell me now that it's too late

i recognize the majesty of beasts
thundering hooves
milky eyes
the power of a horses thighs
the beating of wings in the sky
the flipping of fins under the ice
lungs taking in oxygen down in the deeps of the night

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from The Majesty of Beasts, released May 2, 2017
Mary Bue - The Majesty of Beasts
copyright 2017 Mary Bue Music LLC

Vocals, Organ, Guitar, Harmonium: Mary Bue
Guitar: Kyle MacLean
Synth: Zac Bentz
Bass + Tambourine: Heather Millis
Drums: Scott Millis

Recorded and mixed by Chris Mara at Welcome To 1979
Assisted by Ryon Westover
Mastered for digital and vinyl by Cameron Henry at Welcome To 1979
Produced by Mary Bue

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mary bue Minneapolis, Minnesota

“If intimacy intrigues you and makes you into a skittish peeping tom, then be sure to catch Bue at her next performance.” – Alan Sparhawk, Low

Mary Bue is a songwriter, international retreat guide & yoga teacher based out of Minneapolis, often roaming this beautiful world. Named Best Songwriter of 2020 by City Pages, her music traverses love, loss, dreams, survival, healing, & natural world.
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