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Rambling Rose

from Pibworth Hates You by Ali Pibworth

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a narrow escape

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I'd rather be a Rambling Rose
Than face your throw-away forecourt flowers
I'd rather live free as a bird
Than die here in your ivory tower
I'd rather wear a crown of gold
Than this noose of sparkling diamonds
I've been trying to settle down
I've been hoping I'd come around

But wishful thinking
Has never paid off for a girl like me
And wishful thinking
Is a wasted ticket in your rigged lottery

You say I wrapped myself around your roots
While you were reaching up for the sky
And time and again I have clipped your wings
But did you ever know how to fly
You make me wear a crown of thorns
While you go chasing new horizons
I've been trying to settle down
I've been hoping you'd come around

But wishful thinking,
Has never paid off for a guy like me
And wishful thinking
Is a one way ticket to blind misery

I'm plain bored,
I don't know get what you mean
Just my point
You must want me to bleed
That's your choice, Dear...
Sweetheart you don't understand

How can a moment pass so slow
When time keeps running past by your eyes
And a handful of uttered words
Forces a girl to have to lie
I'd rather wear my heart in stone
Than have to sit here and watch you crying
I've been trying to settle down
I've been hoping I'd come around

But wishful thinking
Has never paid off for a girl like me
And wishful thinking
Is a wasted ticket in your rigged lottery
And wishful thinking
Is a lie we're sold by guys like you
And wishful thinking
Ain't gonna see us through..
I'd rather be Rambling Rose....

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from Pibworth Hates You, released August 6, 2021
Guest Musicians -

Vocal: Gavin Fenton
Piano: Andy May
Drums: Sian Monaghan

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Ali Pibworth Perth, UK

After a lifetime spent playing for other people, teaching, enthusing, and being a lynchpin in the social/musical life of Perth, lockdown created an opportunity to document Pibworth's extraordinary writing talent. There's an openness and honesty about these songs too easily obscured by her vivacious and colourful lifestyle.
Don't let her fool you - there's real talent and intelligence at work here
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