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Perhaps they’ll move to New York after all
She nearly bought the tickets on a whim
He nearly met Bob Dylan some years ago
By now he could have been best mates with him
Nearlyology
The study of what didn’t quite
Nearlyology
What we missed; what we still just might

He’s been very nearly true to her
She’s tasted breakdown on his lips
She’s nearly woken up herself in other beds,
Tempting arms around her hips

Nearlyology
The theory of the in between
Nearyology
What could have been

Now the letter in the post is nearly here.
News of new job, baby or disease
They dream of flying, very nearly very happy,
Across imaginary seas.
Perhaps they’ll move to New York after all
She nearly bought the tickets on a whim
He nearly met Bob Dylan some years ago
By now he could have been best mates with him

Nearlyology
The study of what didn’t quite
Nearlyology
What we missed; what we still just might

Nearlyology
The theory of the in between ..What could have been

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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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