Self Portrait

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Ellis Paul

Ellis Paul (born Paul Plissey; January 14, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician. Born in Aroostook County, Maine, Paul is a key figure in what has become known as the Boston school of songwriting, a literate, provocative and urbanely romantic folk-pop style that helped ignite the folk revival of the 1990s. His pop music songs have appeared in movies and on television, bridging the gap between the modern folk sound and the populist traditions of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. more »

Year:

1996

3:18

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I tried to frame my own self portrait 
Into a three-minute one-act play 
But I'm a carnival of voices 
It's hard to pin me down that way 
Without my subconscious saying 
"I'm not in love with you,
But I'd be willing to make a change.
It's these profound fits of sunshine 
That bring on subsequently rain." 

"If I could make a suggestion"
I say, 'Oh, this should be nice'
"The middle ground is partly sunny,
Now take my good advice,
Nobody's out here throwing rice yet 
But me and the voices inside of your head 
All agree" 

And I say, 'Since we're all here talking
You think I'm afraid of you?
Well, I'm afraid I think you're right
I've never been good at crowd control 
Your voices keep me up all night' 'Now, I'm no psychiatrist 
Though I'm known for Freudian slips 
I'd like to thank my Id and Ego 
For the roller coaster trip 
And if my memory will permit me 
I'd like to remember to keep you voices 
Out of my head'

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