Kevyn Lettau
Color Of Love
Pickin' Weeds
One of my big hobbies and teacher of patience is gardening. I have learned to respect and look up to nature in a whole new way. One of a gardeners most important tasks is weeding. Well, last year I was laboring over some very deep rooted foes when it dawned on me what a metaphor this cleaning out is for all of the emotional work I have been so committed doing regarding my past. Once again I wrote a poem and asked Russell to write the music. A week later I was singing Pickin' Weeds! I love this song because it is just a bit off of left center!
Lyrics
Resistant to release their grip,
To the ground
Stubbornly rooted
Endlessly proud
They live only to take,
They steal from the soil
Shamelessly spreading
Claiming all for their own
I dig, i pull, i curse and cry
For the freedom to to breath
I give, i take, i search and sigh
For the courage to try
For the energy to foster,
A more deserving green
The earth our gracious host
The womb of our dreams
But weeds can be sneaky,
They can flower and shine
Mask their intentions
While they shadow the skies
I dig, i pull, i curse and cry
For the freedom to to breath
I give, i take, i search and sigh
For the courage to try
'Cause i've been picking weeds
Like tap roots to my soul
Only one way to work it
Dig, sweat and go
The metaphor is mighty, fuels my quest
To keep a weedless mind
For an honest nights rest
Bringing secrets to the surface,
Wsorries to light
Unleash the best in me
That blooms out of sight
I've been gathering tools for the job at hand
Want to make things simple
Want to clean my land
Get to the bottom of this poison i've let grow
In my soul and my spirit
Love is aching for a home
Tracks
1) Winter
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2) Pickin' Weeds
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3) Let Peace Surround You
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4) Thorns Have Roses
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5) You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
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6) The Color Of Love
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7) I Wish You Enough
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8) My Cherry Tree
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9) The Heart Of A Child
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10) Strawberry Fields Forever
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11) Michael's Home
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12) Luna And Butterfly
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13) If I loved You
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General Info
Released: 2003
Record Label: Video Arts Music
Musicians:
Russell Ferrante (Piano, Fender Rhodes)
Mike Miller (Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Mandolin)
Jerry Watts, Jr. (Acoustic & Electric Bass)
Mike Shapiro (Drums & amp; Percussion)