Queen of the Sea

from The Gold by Brother Roscoe

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When I look out to sea, those brown eyes are staring back at me.
When I walk to the water you try to take me farther.
When I get too deep you let go of me.
When I lose my breath I know there's nothing left.

You've got ships in your stomach, bones in your teeth.
You've got blood on your hands, and sand on your feet.
You suck the life out of your lovers, like you suck the life from me.
And I know I can't recover from my lover
The Queen of the Sea

Her love is like the sweetest wine. Her touch will drive you right out of your mind.
Her kiss is like the ocean floor. You'll miss solid ground like never before.
She breaks hearts like waves. She takes everything that you thought you once could save.
She'll turn your heart to stone, and as soon as she's freed you, well, she's gonna leave you to sink to the bottom alone.

I can see her body shining.
Dark eyes like empty islands.
I'm drowning, and I can't swim.
She's going down and the tide is coming in.

You've got ships in your stomach, bones in your teeth.
You've got blood on your hands, and sand on your feet.
You suck the life out of your lovers, like you suck the life from me.
And I know I can't recover from my lover
The Queen of the Sea

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from The Gold, released May 21, 2018
Words and music by Jake Busby

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Brother Roscoe Austin, Texas

Brother Roscoe is Preach (guitar), Tip (guitar), and Hawk (upright bass). An acoustic band from San Marcos, Texas, Brother Roscoe plays a blend of country, folk, and soul, with a little rock-n-roll thrown in for good measure. To the delight of enthusiastic audiences everywhere, Brother Roscoe brings an energetic, engaging, and soulful live performance that is not to be missed. ... more

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