In Absentia

by Second Language

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lyrics

Every step of the way there lies uncertainty
We chase mad shadows until
I see you, you see me
We strain our eyes for phantoms, after-images
But we only see what we want to
I see you, you see me
In absentia

And though they’re long gone
Not so dearly departed
Their ghosts will haunt us until
I see you, you see me
In absentia

Each fine line is blurred by hindsight
We must have been cross-eyed
We must have been blind
But as we look back so sure this time
Are we walking right into

All that which we left behind
Every step of the way there lies uncertainty
But every step of the way
I see you, you see me
In absentia

credits

released April 26, 2024
© Jessie Jacobson - Music (9/82), Lyrics, Melody (10/82)
Jerome Faulkner: Keyboards, Clarinets, Vocal
Jessie Jacobson: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Keyboard
Toni Zeto: Backing Vocals
Chris Hutchinson: Bass, Keyboard, Vocal
Rick Winward: Drums, Vocal
Produced by Ron Fair, Second Language and Earle Mankey, 1983-1984.
Mixed by Michael James, 2024.

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Second Language Los Angeles, California

Second Language (1981-present) is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles. They will be releasing 7 albums of vintage and new material throughout 2024 on GO2L Records with Atmos/stereo singles releases on Alternator Records (mixed by Michael James).

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