Name: Lesser Lights (single)
Duration: P00H03M24S
Description: The first single from the album Here Goes Nothing, available on 8/25/2023

Lesser Lights (single)

by Phil Aiken

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The first single from the album Here Goes Nothing, available on 8/25/2023

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Lesser Lights

Like Romeo and Cinderella fighting for the chance to be outshone by lesser lights,
We thought they had us dead to rights,
Without a shred of evidence.

With our powers of persuasion, it was always easy for us to find love.
The thoughts we used to rise above,
Have now taken up residence.

The chip on my shoulder’s getting older and older.
The chip on my shoulder’s getting older and older.

Outshone by lesser lights. 4x

You’re a fan of misdirection – now it seems you’ve caught me looking out for number one.
I’ve seen the need and the damage done,
When false humility takes precedence.

Outshone by lesser lights. 3x

The chip on my shoulder’s getting older and older.
The chip on my shoulder’s getting older and older
The chip on my shoulder’s getting older and older.
Older and older

I can still see you smile through the glare,
But your million mile stare couldn’t feel any colder.

Did you think that I would find religion, when I saw that the clock was running out?
Or did you think I’d start to doubt
The sweet futility of esperance?

Outshone by lesser lights. 4x

I stuck it out through all those wasted nights to see if you still wanted me around.
To see if you still wanted me around.

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released July 14, 2023

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Phil Aiken Boston, Massachusetts

Phil has just released a 4 album set, Redemption Center, and is planning shows with The Phil Aiken Army. Meanwhile, as always, you can catch him live with other bands as a piano/organ player at large.

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