Disappearing Act
Vanishing Realities: Reflections on Loss and Persistence
Lyrics
Disappearing act, I found you in the front porch
Performing a disappearing act, I discovered you on the front porch.
Where a mistake of fact has led us down this corridor
An error in judgment has led us into this corridor of challenges.
You can take it back, you know you've done that before
You can retract your actions; it's a behavior you've exhibited before.
We're guided by a lack of any guiding light up floors
We are navigating through darkness, lacking any guiding light on the floors.
Take your seat and let go
Take a seat and release control.
It began sixty years ago
This situation began sixty years ago.
Disappearing act, grew up on the news of
Engaging in a disappearing act, upbringing influenced by news about a fishery collapse.
A fishery collapse, in ninety-two or ninety-one
In 1992 or 1991, facing a depletion of biomass, possibly trading one problem for another.
Depleting biomass, trade it in one-for-one
Addressing the consequences of a disappearing act.
Disappearing act
Take your seat and let go
Take a seat and surrender; the origin of this situation dates back sixty years.
It began sixty years ago
Disappearing act
Reiteration of the disappearing act.
Disappearing act
-I'll get out of the way
I'll step aside.
Take my legs but still I'll stay
Even if my mobility is restricted, I will persist.
Down the shore, or 'round the bay
Whether along the shore or around the bay, I'll endure until my passing.
I'll remain until I'm in my grave
I will remain steadfast until I reach my grave.
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