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Fatuous and proud, Gabriel Conroy thought he understood his wife
As the snow faintly fell, he learned he knew nothing at all of her inner life
What grief was buried in her heart
What love was branded on her eyes
He was not a little shaken but
There was solace in that at last he’d realized
No such luck for you

Your epiphany:
There is no epiphany (x2)

You’re just an ignorant animal fumbling in the dark
Hoping your wounds add up to something more than scars
That mistakes will lead to something more than failure
That out of your pain, understanding comes a savior
Scraping random stones together and not getting a spark
You crave that flash of insight, that sign from the stars but
No such luck for you

Chorus (x2)

Money and drugs were the magi’s gifts
Had they thought this thing through when they decided on their trip?
Were they wasted at a party, their decision just a blur?
What’s a baby to do with gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
Did they question their judgment when they followed a star
To find a broke-ass couple with a newborn in a barn?

You’ve had your share of drugs and money and life’s fine things
When you’re through with all of it, what wisdom did it bring?

Chorus (x4)

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from Seasonal Affective Disorder, the Album, released December 4, 2020

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Patrick O'Donnell New York, New York

In 1994, Patrick O’Donnell founded the independent label Škoda Records, based in Washington, DC, which was active through the early 2000’s (most notably releasing records by the Czech band Už Jsme Doma). Seasonal Affective Disorder, the Album, is his fourth solo album. He lives in New York City. ... more

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