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The Center of Spring

by Mally Smith

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1.
Love Is 02:52
Love is a flower in May A yellow trumpet announcing the day Calling all children to play Love is a flower in May Love is a banjo in June It’s the struggle to play it in tune It’s the patience of listeners too Love is a banjo in June Love is a storm in July It’s the hand on my back when I cry What I’ll take from this world when I die Love is a harvest in fall The fruit of our care over all The creatures, the great and the small Love is a harvest in fall When darkness tries to take hold It’s the fire we share in the cold Some things get stronger as they grow old Love is a harvest in fall Love is a storm in July Love is a banjo in June Love is a flower in May Love is a flower in May
2.
I am wide as a wall Stone by stone, I can’t hold anything I am wide as wall I am high as a bird On the wing I will sing anywhere I am high as bird Will you come and bring me back home I am loud as the sun Flame by flame I can’t hear anyone I am loud as the sun Will you come and bring me back home All that I am, all of the unknown I am bright as the sea Wave by wave, I will change endlessly I am bright as the sea I am wide as a wall I am wide as a wall
3.
Secret Plans 05:28
There are people who won't see your worth Tell you go and live in the center of the earth As for me I don't believe in heaven or hell I just think that we should treat each other well Tonight the sun will go to sleep The teabag will turn in the teacup and begin to steep The radio dial will make only one final sweep And you'll make secret plans for yourself that you'll promise to keep Secret plans, secret plans Riding by night in a slow caravan Secret plans, secret plans Hiding the light of the stars in the palms of your hands Secret plans You are young now, look what is ahead All your plans are hanging by a thread Don't you worry if they seem unclear Don't grow up and let all your secret plans disappear Secret plans, secret plans Riding by night in a slow caravan Secret plans, secret plans Hiding the light of the stars in the palms of your hands Secret plans It won't be easy, I know you've heard that before Something 'bout closing and opening figurative doors Always stay humble and brave in the face of the fear That your secret plans will fall through and you'll end up back here Secret plans, secret plans Riding by night in a slow caravan Secret plans, secret plans Hiding the light of the stars in the palms of your hands Secret plans
4.
Close 03:44
I press my face into The center of spring The scent of hope, the thought of you I breathe in The sound of children laughing Rising up to my room Fights against the howling Of the news I am alone But I feel you so close to me We're caught here in the in between An ocean to keep us apart But she stretches wide her blue and green Moon pulled arms To hold us close I press my face into The center of spring
5.
Words 04:14
I never found The verbs or the nouns Silence was a way To keep it all at bay So I stayed inside Afraid of all eyes But your heart was loud And it has brought me out And oh, the world is so bright And oh, your words have taken flight They perched in the branches of my tree And oh I can't wait to speak So here I go With these words of my own My heart can only sing And you made those wings And oh, the world is so bright And oh, my words have taken flight

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A small collection of acoustic songs for a spring marked by unprecedented challenges, remarkable resilience and simple hope. Recorded in my bedroom with just my guitar, a mic, and me. 50% of proceeds made on May 1, 2020 will be donated to The Greater Boston Food Bank.

Special thanks to Evan Hamilton, Mike McKenzie and The Hsu Family for their love and support.

All songs © 2020 Mally Smith
Except "Love Is" © 2019 Tom Smith
& "Secret Plans" © 2018 Julia Mark

Recorded & Produced by Mally Smith
Mastered by Mr. Bang Records

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released May 1, 2020

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Mally Smith Somerville, Massachusetts

Mally Smith is a singer-songwriter who divides her time between Boston and Edinburgh. Reminiscent of Shawn Colvin or a young Joni Mitchell, Mally combines tasteful guitar playing and poetic lyrics with a voice that will melt your heart.

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