The Year of Death

from The Hour Before by Elaine Romanelli

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lyrics

First it was Larry, collapsed in the street
Then it was Sarah, of a stroke
Then Jenny and Adam
Who never did meet
At least this way no one’s heart is broken
Except mine
One every month
Each month for a year
What’s up with you people, anyway?

Facing the year of death alone
Facing the year alone
Facing the year of death alone

Next it was Thomas - at least he was old
Then it was Laurie, who was not
Then I closed the curtains
Stopped answering the phone
Started saying, “I love you” a lot
To everyone
Except for one guy
One guy in a year
Of too many unexpected sorrows

Facing the year of death alone…

If God is real, he’s certainly creative
About how to get the job done
Baby, I’d fear the reaper
If I were you

After Vanessa, I finally went numb
Barely registered Peter or Daisy
But that guy kept calling
Boy I thought he was dumb
Clearly not superstitious, clearly crazy
To want me
An echoing jar of broken heart shards
Still saying ‘there must be meaning in this’

Facing the year of death alone…

If God is real, he’s certainly creative
About who he brings together
Baby, I’d stay in pieces
If not for you

Facing the year of death alone –
If not for you

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from The Hour Before, released April 21, 2015

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Elaine Romanelli New York, New York

Recording Academy member Elaine Romanelli is an award-winning singer/songwriter, composer, writer, actor, and comic performer.

She loves to dance! If you swing dance in NYC you'll run into her eventually.

Affiliations: BMI, EMC, Grammys voter, Maestra, OneLicense.

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