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Throw it Away

from Stranger in Every Town by Kosi

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about

written by Abbey Lincoln

lyrics

I think about the life I've lived
a figure made of clay
I think about the things I've lost
the things I gave away
and when I'm in a certain mood
I search the halls and look
one night I found these magic words
within a magic book

You can throw it away
throw it away
live your life, give your love
each and every day
Keep your hand wide open
let the sun shine through
Cause you can never lose a thing
if it belongs to you.

There's a hand to rock the cradle
and a hand to help us stand
with a gentle kind of motion
as it moves across the land
and the hand's outstretched and open
gifts of life and love it brings
so keep your hand wide open
if you're needing anything.

You can throw it away
throw it away
live your life, give your love
each and every day
Keep your hand wide open
let the sun shine through
Cause you can never lose a thing
if it belongs to you.

There's a natural obligation
to what we own and claim
possessing and belonging too
acknowledging a name
So keep your hand wide open
if you're needing love today
Cause you can't lose it even if
you throw it all away

You can throw it away
throw it away
live your life, give your love
each and every day
Keep your hand wide open
let the sun shine through
Cause you can never lose a thing
if it belongs to you.
You can never never lose a thing
if it belongs to you
You can never never lose a thing
if it belongs to you.

credits

from Stranger in Every Town, released November 4, 2018
vocals - Kosi
guitar - Jeff Young

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Kosi New York, New York

She's more than just a drama queen. She's got piercing eyes and a voice that's larger than her body. But, small as she is, she won't fit in a box. She switches styles more quickly than you can follow. First she's jazz, then she's blues, then she's rock, but always powerful. You definitely want to hear this girl sing... if you can handle it. ... more

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