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Breaking Trail

from River of Light by Kristina Stykos

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9. Breaking Trail

I thought I saw a wayward glance
It followed me to Washakie
And that first snow on the pass
I drove with it to Ten Sleep
Through that one horse trailer town
With a silent declaration
As the aching sun came down
I’m nowhere bound
But I ain’t turning around

Sure, it was simple,
Dressed up in the liquor’s light
My empty heart prayed for me
As I played on into the night
I swear I felt some comfort
Residing in his gaze
So I gave myself permission
What a fool I was to listen to those lies
But now I’m counting on lies

Well, the wire was down, so I jumped the fence
All of these boundaries, they don’t make sense
I bless myself like a pilgrim
And I think about my dogs & my children
And walk up on the ridge, up there on the spine
Because it suits me - to climb
I’m breaking trail, deep in mind

Like the roan who taught me flight
The rogue taught me to run
We flew across the Bitterroots
Not touching anyone
My hands reach out for water
I’d drink the stunning blue
If only it could fill me
With what I thought was true
And I’d drink it again - if only it was you

Well, the wire was down, so I jumped the fence
All of these boundaries, they don’t make sense
I bless myself like a pilgrim
I think about my dogs & my children
Walk up on the ridge, way up on the spine
Because I’m suits me
I’m breaking trail

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from River of Light, released December 8, 2018
Kristina Stykos: vocal, mandola, bass, Yamaha S90 (piano), shaker
Steve Mayone: electric guitar
Abby Jenne: background vocal

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Kristina Stykos Chelsea, Vermont

Kristina is a music producer, recording engineer, songwriter, performer, podcaster and landscape gardener based in Vermont. Her recording studio, Pepperbox Studio, is solar, wind and generator powered. She has engineered & produced over 25 albums for herself and clients. Her songwriting and composing have been supported by the Ucross Foundation and Brush Creek Artist Residency in Wyoming. ... more

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