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from Passersby by The Villettes

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lyrics

They shoved us brightly out the door
In lines of three and four
So trodding down the street we go
But where to? I'm sure I do not know.
The other ones just march ahead
With nary and untoward eye.
But you can find me a-winking
At all the passersby.

Then up in a gilded tower
Under a hawkish, headmistress glare
We are given tools and orders
To make life seem fair.
But I onto Earth's embroidered mantle
With a furtive, woven thread
Begin my work, my motion
Transplanting stories from my head.

Soon emerges a girl
You see her there
Sailing distant seas
The fabric does unfurl
To set me free.

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from Passersby, released May 6, 2015
Guest Musicians:
cello - Joey Reyes
violin - Kathryn Holland
chorus - Carrie Bickley, Kathryn Holland, Karla Manzur, Landry McMeans, Leah Nobel, Samantha Skinner

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The Villettes Austin, Texas

savanah, katie, courtney, and erin: musicians! humans! friends!

This year The Villettes released an EP with local DIY collective, NO PLAY MUSIC. They are an active and engaged band who are proud to be involved with local music.

Courtney Howell - guitar and vocals
Erin Howell - guitar and bass
Katie Shepherd - guitar, keys, and vocals
Savanah Shanks - drums ... more

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