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When the night turns ugly
You wake up cold and bare
You think you've lost the plot but
You’re Nearly there

When the page is empty
Too much time to stand and stare
Still nothing’s on the tip of your tongue
You’re Nearly There

Oh Freya Redcoat
It’s growing dark - the wolves are howling
I can feel your breath so close
Please come home safely darling

When your head flames dark with dread
You find ashes in your hair
Feel so close to burn out bu
You’re Nearly There

When you’re cold and lost outside
Can’t find redemption anywhere
And then the rain starts falling
You’re Nearly There

Oh Freya Redcoat
It’s night – the pages turning
Bedtime story nearly told
Please sleep soundly darling

When you find your lullaby
Sounds like nothing but hot air
Inspiration may be on its way
You're nearly there

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from What Didn't Quite: The Nearly Songs, released October 7, 2016

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Chris & The Ifso London, UK

Digital writer and nearlyologist Chris Ifso makes digital and transmedia fiction including songs, sound, live workshops and performance. The Ifso Band are Chris on ukulele, Alistair McEachern on bass, Abbie Coppard vocals, Iain Stewart on guitar.

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