Lyrics

MONUMENT
music and lyrics by Chris Kowanko


1) Voices jump on the wind like a carousel
and circle up the stone
Many feet mill the granite base
Polishing their own reflection into space

I in this awkward way
have come to say I love you
No camera captures all

2) The tour bus crammed with far from homes
Spills its chromosomes
To drift around the MONUMENT
Snapping flags ring the giant spike
Snake tongues poised to strike
Holding back forever

I've been invited by chance
To this formal dance
No camera captures this divine kiss

3) Red fingers grip the desperate string
fly the kites of spring
Holding back forever
Safely by remote control
The toy planes buzz the field
Seagulls hover over

I've been invited by chance
To this formal dance
No camera captures this divine kiss

Voices jump on the wind like a carousel
and circle up the stone
Voices jump on the wind and circle around the sun
Every year add one...