a dove on fire

William Brittelle is a composer of orchestral pop and electro-acoustic music and co-director of New Amsterdam Presents and New Amsterdam Records. All lyrics, images, and audio are original unless otherwise noted.

The Canyons Curved Burgundy

I never asked her to wear red
she did that on her own
and the canyons curved burgundy
up the spine of the fault

In the morning I was sick
like a catholic in a tomb
and all I saw was broken glass
scattered on the shore

How do you know when your life is over
when it begins you call to her
she answers with a question
who will sing for me