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from Speakeasy by Ilana Charnelle

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I could carve a man of wood, just to have someone to hold
And he’d always be there waiting, and I suppose he’d do what he was told
But there’d be no cozy nights by the fire, it’d never last
No, that’s no good, a man of wood would only turn to ash

I could sew a man of cotton, why, that’d be alright
Soft enough to hold on to, impossible to fight
But cotton tears so easy, just like my poor heart
No, that’s rotten, a man of cotton would only fall apart

And it’s useless because I’m flesh and blood and so are you
And when I see your face all I wish for and want to do is

Sew myself a cotton dress I could wear out tonight
I’d be in your arms on the dance floor and you would hold me tight
And I’d love everything about you and the way you make me feel
Because you’re funny, and beautiful, and charming, and completely real

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from Speakeasy, released March 25, 2012

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Ilana Charnelle Melbourne, Australia

Inspired by jazz-era chanteuses, infused with modern sensibilities.

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