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lyrics
The sun kissed the ocean, the waves met the sand
As I strolled through the water, with my love in my hands.
My eyes reached for objects, for glimmery gold
And a change in the echo spoke of bounties below.
I shifted positions, stooping lower I bent
And my love beckoned onward ever sure of the scent
I hastened my footsteps, and side-stepping a chair
I fell into a woman, sunning herself there.
It wasn't your beauty, your charm or your name
That lured my pale presence like a moth to the flame
It wasn't your voice, singing softly and true
But 'twas my metal detector that led me to you.
"I'm sorry," I fumbled, "I meant you no harm"
"It's alright," you managed, still clutching your arm.
How could I ask forgiveness, after putting her out?
"Just help with my items - they're scattered wildly about."
It wasn't your beauty, your charm or your name
That lured my pale presence like a moth to the flame
It wasn't your voice, singing softly and true
But 'twas my metal detector that led me to you.
I flew to her parcels and prayed their safe-keeping,
But as I picked up her potions, I detected a beeping.
So I flung down her knick-knacks and dashed toward the spring,
And 'neath a hermit crab's burrow, I uncovered the ring.
It wasn't your beauty, your charm or your name
That lured my pale presence like a moth to the flame
It wasn't your voice, singing softly and true
But 'twas my metal detector that led me to you.
The diamond it dazzled in its salty, sea-shrine
And it bore an inscription, "O Virtue Be Thine".
Your joy in the rhinestone was true in your plea:
"Gift the band to me, and yours ever I'll be."
And now we're one body in our manor on the shore,
And though our desires are all granted, the gem still brings more.
And ever after we will amble, embraced in our unity,
As we roam the sands together, my sweet detector, and me.
credits
from The Beach Balls,
released December 4, 2016
Lead Vocals - Jack Jelly
Guitar - Johnny Jelly
Backing Vocals - Jerry Jelly
Bass & Guitar - Jerome Jelly
Pedal Steel - Chris Lippincott
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