Medley Park

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We used to spend the days outside
We'd grab our bikes and we would ride
Who knows how far and how long

We headed down to Medley Park
It was our common backyard
And then one day we came around
And it was gone

There used to be a clear view
Where everyone could see through
Now I can't see the sunset
The sandbox or the swing set

We'd lose track of the sun with food on the table
But now it's just a box of concrete and cable
So much for that
So much for Medley Park

There used to be an oak tree
All covered up in poetry
But now it's just a 2x4
In some distant hardware store

Things get worse and things get better
But I guess nothing good lasts forever
So much for that
So much for Medley Park

They tore down the swingset, they got rid of the slide
It's getting late, time to head inside
They dug up the sandbox to lay down the wiring
And soon I'll be asking if they are hiring

We used to play in Medley Park
It was our only backyard

Things get worse and things get better
But I guess nothing good lasts forever
So much for that
So much for Medley Park
So much for that
So much for Medley Park

So much for Medley Park
So much for Medley Park
So much for Medley Park

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from Betta Version, released June 30, 2018

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Blake Bernett Montreal, Québec

Montreal artist who writes songs about video games, public transit, and breakfast cereal.

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