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And I Listened

from Close to Me by Jaspar Lepak

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lyrics

I have lost my greatest battle
It’s only one but still it hurts

I really thought that you were ready
To judge a woman for her work

I am far, so far from perfect
Still I thought that you could see
How I’ve lived my life for service
How I love my country

And I listened to the preachers preach love

And I listened when I heard the words of god
Love your neighbor, welcome strangers, fight for justice

Oh the years have taught me patience
To stay the course I’ve played the part
I may seem cold, I am seem callous

A woman learns to hide her heart

And I listened to the teachers in school

And I listened when they said play by the rules

And I listened when they told me I could be what I wanted

And I wanted to break that ceiling

For all the girls whose hands are reaching

Still the glass is left un-shattered
Another man again will lead

And I listened when he said he’d build a wall

And I listened when he bragged he could kiss and grab them all
And I listened every time he made me small

And you listened
You listened

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from Close to Me, released September 23, 2017

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Jaspar Lepak Seattle, Washington

A child of the Sonoran Desert, Jaspar Lepak is a folk/Americana songwriter whose remarkable gift for melody is only surpassed by her poetry. Deeply influenced by the many places she has called home (Tucson, Minneapolis, Durban, and currently Seattle), she sweeps across landscapes with an emotional depth that is extraordinary, while her clear, pure voice touches the heart. ... more

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