Black Cat

by Erik BPD

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Black cat, sunshine, storm clouds intruding in
Silent judgement, holy being
Sharp teeth puncturing, loathsome fear in control
One wrong movement, constant battle for the soul

Harsh rain falling, the pitter patter of the steel roof up above
Thunder rumbling, grumbling, and pouring out its love
Black cat's watching, peering from the shadow of the street
Flea-ridden, scabbed up, and waiting for the finale

The skies are grey, the skies are grey
And that's ok, just for today
Maybe we'll borrow sun from tomorrow
And we'll keep our sanity this way

Strung up strung out, searching endlessly for purpose
Contemplating the measurable hopelessness
Wishing right now that your existential flame's not burning out
Black cat's on your lap, purring and circling about

Desperate times don't always equate desperate measures
Why act impulsively, it may affect you forever
The clouds are parting, sunlight is now beaming through
And divine beings won't ever just be judging you

The skies are grey, the skies are grey
And that's ok, just for today
Maybe we'll borrow sun from tomorrow
And we'll keep our sanity this way

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released May 1, 2019
Shawn Hutz (Erik BPD) on both Guitar and Vocals

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Erik BPD Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Indie Folk. Fighting the mental illness demons with my guitar and my words.

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Empty

Dec 2019
Black Cat

May 2019
Beyond It All

Dec 2017

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