Juniper Boy

by @scottsimpsonmusic

Juniper Boy
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#rock #singersongwriter #alternative

Lyrics

Juniper Boy

In the belly of twisted branches,
Silent, still — no second chances.
Crickets sing when the world slows down,
Hidden deep where roots touch ground.

Blue beads for eyes, blind but seeing,
The wind’s breath soft, almost fleeing.
Time stands still beneath that sky,
The juniper holds what we can’t deny.

I was born in the arms of the trees,
Where whispers ride the evening breeze.
A boy of shadows, leaves, and stone,
Roots my cradle, wild and alone.

Twilight breaks near the edge of the park,
A child steps out from the fading dark.
Some say he’s got eyes in the back of his head,
Seeing the past and what lies ahead.

Branches twist as stories unfold,
Silent watchers, ancient and cold.
They know secrets we leave behind,
Buried deep where memories bind.

I was born in the arms of the trees,
Where whispers ride the evening breeze.
A boy of shadows, leaves, and stone,
Roots my cradle, wild and alone.

In stillness, I hear the Earth’s quiet prayer,
Stories of loss, of hope, of care.
Through gnarled limbs, I find my way,
Through time and soil, I learn to stay.

I am the boy the juniper knows,
Rooted in secrets only nature shows.
A child of soil, wind, and sky,
Where life begins and legends lie.

Comments

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I really like the interplay between the percussion and guitars! And these lyrics are so descriptive and evocative!
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I really liked this, Scott! Great lyric and delivery.
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I like the rhythm and the guitars a lot. The verses really feel solid, the melody is really good. That downward bend at the end of each line feels good. And then the slight deviation in the arc on the pre-chorus sets up the chorus nicely. Lyrically, it's a great subject matter, angle to write from. And I really like the outro lyric.
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What a great song! That chorus is just pure poetry, really the whole thing is just beautiful. Kind of giving me the cure and the national vibes musically.
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