A Thousand Ships They Sailed

from States of Mind by The Mind Sweepers

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Nothing unholy in these longings of mine.
Ravish my muse, to while away time.
Know she'll lead me to ah subject so dear.
Ten year habit, tae my heart so dear.

At the onset I dreamt rings there'd be.
But dreams are longing, and naivety.
Paradigm shift, required in my soul.
Nothing moving, lost sight o' my goal.

A thousand ships they sailed, in history tae Troy.
Bloodlines they were spilled, for her gaze so coy.
Ah thousand times I tried, but only seemed tae annoy.
This epic tale of love and loss, Helena and her boy.

All is easy in retrospect true.
Clichéd soul sale, to my love for you.
Like old Troy we're consigned tae the past.
Love's base hunger, it's time to break fast.

A thousand ships they sailed, in history tae Troy.
Bloodlines they were spilled, for her gaze so coy.
Ah thousand times I tried, but only seemed tae annoy.
This epic tale of love and loss, Helena and her boy.

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from States of Mind, released March 2, 2018

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The Mind Sweepers Dumfries, UK

The Mind Sweepers are from South West Scotland comprising Paul Winter (vocals/rhythm guitar/keys/lyrics), John McInally (lead guitar), Mark Jardine (bass), and Bryn Thorburn (drums/percussion/photography). They were formed in May of 2014. All their material is original and could only be described as eclectic with regard to genre. ... more

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