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Box Of Shadows

from Mix Until Absurd by Phil Mills

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This is very broadly inspired by a set of Fred Chappell short stories. The singer here is a spiritual ancestor of people seen on a shopping channel.

lyrics

Chorus:
What am I bid for this box of shadows?
Out in the alley, you'll find ev'ry lad knows
It's worth more than a silver mine,
A box of shadows this fine.

I'll sell 'em single or I'll sell the lot
So you can fill your own golden pot
From your friends and neighbours 'cause they'll want what you've got
If they're even a little like you.

[Chorus]

One from a captain or one from a king
Can make you lord over anything
Put a song in your voice, give your step a new spring
Like you own the streets of the town.

[Chorus]

You want a woman but don't have the knack,
I've got your cure; it's this shade you lack
Well, she ain't seen the like, it's so big and black
Not that pale imitation of yours.

[Chorus]

Where do I get 'em...bet you'd like to know?
A knife at dusk by an open door
Then the marks that I find add their own to my store
And I've no fear they're gonna complain.

[Chorus]

It's worth more than a silver mine,
A box of shadows this fine.

credits

from Mix Until Absurd, released July 1, 2014
Phil Mills – lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Sue Jeffers – backing vocal
Tom Jeffers – backing vocal, mandolin

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Phil Mills Toronto, Ontario

Phil Mills writes songs of science fiction and fantasy fandom: filk.

He released the CD "Rain on the Sand" in 2009, containing all original material, mixing funny and serious treatments. That approach has continued, as does his writing.

He has become an avid promoter of the FAWM and 50/90 online song-writing communities, using those as inspiration sources for yet more songs.
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