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Remembering the days when I was so much younger

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Land Called Far Away

We raced with the devil when we were young
Now we’re chasing shadows til the light has gone,
What used to be real became a memory
It’s hard to realize what it meant to me,
Behind my eyes and inside my mind,
Looking back where did all those dreams go

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Over the rainbow is a land called far away
I go to visit memories but I never want to stay,
Blue remembered hills and mountains
Slowly fade to grey,
Lock them in a box forever
Throw away the key.

We danced in the seaspray when the days were long,
Never knew it might be leading to a storm,
When the clouds rolled in and blotted out the sun
I tried to recollect where I had come from,
So long ago, when time stood still
Thinking back why did those dreams die?

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from Welcome to the Village, track released January 30, 2014
All vocals and instruments by Phil Matthews
Lyrics and music Phil Matthews

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Phil Matthews a.k.a.the Village Derby, UK

The Village is a magical place for outsiders and oddballs.
Phil has built up a following around the Midlands and South East winning hearts and minds with his performances.
Phil has written and performed with many bands over the years and the Village is his latest alter ego, with his music played on hundreds of radio stations worldwide and his album music streamed and downloaded thousands of times. ... more

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