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Ashes and Ribbons

from The Beauty of Solitude by The War of Ideas

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Ashes and Ribbons is about letting go of your past and breaking free of limiting beliefs. The ashes represent your past, your fears and your regrets, the cutting of the ribbons represents new beginnings.

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I’ve been pushing this shopping cart of ideas
Singing its praise to preoccupied ears
Hoping that someone will attend to my fate
And worried that I’ve figured it out too late

There’s a trail of confusion and misguided events
All bound up and hanging like old fishing nets
There’s barely and room amongst this noise and this mess
For me to hide anymore regrets

I’m changing pace and taking mark
And when they fire that gun, I’ll ignite the spark

These baby steps I’m taking are gathering pace
And although there’s no prize for winning this race
It’s the journey I choose to applaud
And I no longer feel I’m a freak or a fraud

The ashes of all of these dated decisions
They help me to sharpen the scissors and cut through the ribbons

Now I won’t make excuses and I won’t be ashamed
I won’t point the finger or delegate blame
I’m back in control; got my hands on the wheel
And this impossible daydream is becoming real

I’m changing pace and taking mark
And when they fire that gun, I’ll ignite the spark

The ashes of all of these dated decisions
They help me to sharpen the scissors and cut through the ribbons

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from The Beauty of Solitude, released November 4, 2017

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Australia's captivating hidden gem of indie alt rock, Trevor Petrie has been a mainstay of the Regional VIC original music scene for over 20 years. He writes heartfelt songs with engaging stories that bring the listener into his world.

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