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The Tortoise and The Hare

from Wild & Wicked Youth by Kim Lowings

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lyrics

Once upon a time, a familiar line
And one that’s not relevant today.
‘Cause from the moment I met you our paths intertwined
And I knew you were heading my way.

With each look a challenge with each breath a dare.
They say you put on a good show.
You talk a good talk you run, you don’t walk
And you laugh and you think I don’t know.

I’m like the tortoise and you’re like the hare.
You’re quick off the blocks while I tread with care.
I’d rather be cautious it’s a harsh world out there.
And your smug smile it tells me that I’d better beware.

So I’ll bide my time while you pick your fights. Yes I’ll bide my time and see you at the finish line.

You’re quick on your feet but I’ve a trick up my sleeve
For I know that you’ll stumble some day.
You see I’m always ready, I stick to the plan
And then carefully pave my own way.

You start out with confidence; falter through arrogance.
Every thought bitter and cold
Perhaps you don’t mean it; perhaps you don’t know
Well let’s wait for the truth to unfold.

I’m like the tortoise and you’re like the hare.
You’re quick off the blocks while I tread with care.
I’d rather be cautious it’s a harsh world out there
And your smug smile it tells me that I’d better beware.

So I’ll bide my time while you dream you’re right. Yes I’ll bide my time and see you at the finish line.

In spite of the things that you’ve said and you’ve done
Your biggest mistake was to think that you've won,
For while you were sleeping and victory dreaming
You didn’t see it coming and you were outrun.

I’m like the tortoise and you’re like the hare.
You’re quick off the blocks while I tread with care.
I’d rather be cautious it’s a harsh world out there
And your smug smile it tells me that I’d better beware.

So I’ll bide my time for the end’s in sight. Yes I’ll bide my time and see you at the finish line.

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from Wild & Wicked Youth, released September 8, 2017
Words: K. Lowings
Music: K. Lowings

Kim Lowings - vocals, stick dulcimer, piano
Andrew Lowings - guitar
Dave Sutherland - double bass
Lewis Jones - melodeon

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Kim Lowings England, UK

Born and raised in the West Midlands, Kim Lowings has built up a national reputation with its roots at the heart of the country. She is perhaps best known for her work with The Greenwood and ‘folk supergroup’ The Company Of Players. Using the piano, guitar and trademark mountain dulcimer, she sings songs of love, loss and rebellion; tales old and new. Each with a modern twist and a purpose. ... more

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