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Start an Engine

from Every Five Years by Jonathan Pape

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How do I start an engine in the bitter cold
Never worked so hard but never been this old
Frozen to the floorboards and spinning wheels in the snow
Find a spark in the fuel line or I'm walking home.

You start longing for warm and dry -- longing won't do
the winter moon has found the sky -- let it lead you
Wave a flag roadside, and there's a ride for you.
they'll take you to the city, the rest is up to you

I long for electricity and grinding machines
Parking under streetlights and a morning drink with cream
Thirsty -- but what tastes right when there's candy on the tv
A baby who wants to speak -- I'm hallucinating

You start longing for warm and dry -- longing won't do
the winter moon has found the sky -- let it lead you
Wave a flag roadside, and there's a ride for you.
they'll take you to the city, the rest is up to you

don't start missing -- look where that got you
can you hot-wire -- before I forget you

How do I start an engine in the bitter cold
It's a subtle reminder I should have stayed on the road

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from Every Five Years, released September 15, 2010
Drums: Dave Westner,
Bass: Bo Barringer,
Guitar and Vocals: JP

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Jonathan Pape Boston, Massachusetts

Occasionally, the real world pulls you away from the things that you love; but sometimes, you're reminded that you can come back. I used to be in a band called The Jupiter Project, and then I was in License, then I went toe-to-toe with Giant Battle Wombat and most recently I tried to keep up with the Paper Snakes. ... more

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