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Tweedledee

from Mix Until Absurd by Phil Mills

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They say it's always the quiet ones.

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All my life, I've studied, worked, and lived to "run the race"
Though, running at my fastest, my best mark was second place.
I'm sure I'd be depressed if I could force myself to feel,
But all the crying in the world would never make me real.
You may remember me
I'm Tweedledee.

Although my taste was poetry, ill chance constrained my choice:
I only spoke in echoes of a foolish person's voice.
When the loud black wings descend and fill my aching thought
I understand how meaningless, a life lived and forgot.
You should remember me
I'm Tweedledee.

First I killed the carpenter and shot the walrus next,
The seven maids, the oysters, and the pawns set out for chess.
I fired, a white one died, then another and another.
The soldiers found me, smiling, and took away my brother.

Summer now has gone to sleep, I stand out in the snow
With thirty pounds of gelignite and watch the woods below.
I don't suppose there'll be a tree left standing when I'm done,
Nor King, nor Queen, nor royal court, nor any other one.
You must remember me
I'm Tweedledee.
You must remember me
I'm Tweedledee.

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from Mix Until Absurd, released July 1, 2014
Phil Mills – lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Amy McNally – fiddle
Peggi Warner-Lalonde – backing vocal

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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. ... more

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