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When The Sea Spoke

by Allison Eykholt

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Achilles Tenderloin Soothing vocal melodies, thought provoking lyrics, and undulating rhythms--these are thoughtful songs that will make you move. Give this one a listen, friends.
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1.
Infinite 04:31
Breathe into your highest mind constant constellation, the obstruction of time she can show you everything, mother earth, the heaven queen but it is inside your heart, you will learn to sing They were like caged butterflies inside their shells they thought theyd died the acid, the roaring waves, their broken bones, and tiny caves and then they broke free and they flew away Infinite poetry, lightning bug symphony when our souls met they said finally! a blink of an eye, the talk of the times today you forgot everything inside your mind Blessed are the human hearts the sycamores, the universe my eyes are bright, your eyes are bright you’re (we’re) learning how to break until you’re (we’re) alright so you (we) can see the light Infinite poetry, lightning bug symphony when our souls met they said finally a blink of an eye, the talk of the times today you forgot everything inside your mind They were like caged butterflies inside their shells they thought theyd died the acid, the roaring waves, their broken bones, and tiny caves and then they broke free and they flew away They flew away, to brighter days, to brighter days And I’ve changed, and you’ve changed, and they looked around and saw your face and they said you’ve changed
2.
Flyin' 02:28
3.
Mountain 02:49
I’ve been waiting for an ocean, I’ve been waiting for a sea to break its waves inside me, to fill my wilted body. But the sky, it’s empty and so dry and the farmers’ crops hang heavy, while the sweat’s collecting deep inside their brows. These highways stretch between the cornfields, carve deep within the graves of ones with ancient footprints swept then promptly paved away, fade away and in his mind, he knows “he’s always right” so the oilbirds rock like cradles creaking modern lullabies to sleep inside And you, you don’t know how thirsty you are my boots trod the earth, cracked like a broken heart and these sheep talk in herds while the shepherd holds his tongue knowing many songs and phrases are only sung by mountain lungs
4.
Moon 04:10
(Water) Sweet River, don’t you cry, you can’t help that the ocean lost his mind. I was there when they talked it through, they took their metal boots and colonized the moon and she said, “what do I have left to bleed to that isn’t you?” (Fire) The fire, the fire took the sun, in a flaming song and now the winter is gone. The fire, the fire burned it down (it burned it down) and now we start from the ground. (Earth) Sweet creature from the earth, your petals bloomed right from the ancient dirt. How many lives were spent until you emerged from the earth? (Air) The wind taught him how to sing first howling soft then laughing like a king the breeze it latched onto the waves and road itself into the tides of change
5.
Water 02:28
6.
Dove 03:07
Come, come away, have you missed the long time coming? Do you reckon with the morning? Are you breathing with the moon? Remember being young, before we scarred our wounds with armor and like secret boys we wandered into valleys of the tombs. Take it down, I don’t want to see the hate no more, the killings of the poor and the Truth. I want to see a borderless peace, the end of the police, the abolition of prison slavery. The smokey mountains blue, the breathing eye of Truth what’s keeping me from you. the people in the news the genius of the youth The one sent to truly love you. Speak your old tongue, tell the masses what they’re missing fill the spaces with their blessings, hold his hand through metal bars Tempt their old ways, rise above the crowd, start laughing smile as everyone starts asking hold the hand through metal bars. Take it down, I don’t want to see the hate no more, the empire, and the wars in the news I want to see the breaking of the wall, as the nation starts to fall the bursting heart of revolution a cry in the night and old dove taking flight singing one, singing all, singing with you singing with you.
7.
Rain 00:23
8.
Wild 04:37
Wild one, don't go back inside wild woman said that you'll be fine. The ancient souls they talk to me said you chipped your golden heart at sea now you're feeling so afraid. Tangled bones, washed up at the shore I'm leaving all my troubles at the door. The lovers I hear they're tired from running away from themselves from running from what keeps them them wild from what keeps them held together. Tell me what did you come here for when you walked right through my door? Tell me what did you come here for? Wild woman rocking left and right singing don't be shy, don't be shy and the wilderness it speaks to me I found God sitting in a tree, just breathing. Waking bird, the flocks all going home you don't have to be alone, you don't have to be alone anymore. and I'm singin I am not you, I am not me and when they found me at that tree I was just being I was just being. Hold on.
9.
Be 03:17
Fascination with the relation of the moon I caught you staring into my eyes because you said you liked the view. You drink your coffee on Sunday at the diner on Market Street. You like your coffee like your lover so sweet, so sweet. Hold on tight, you got that crazy look in your eyes And I'm that kind of woman that surprises.

about

For my family in many forms :) Love you and thank you.

This is a call of transformation. It is my greatest hope that these songs bring some love and lightness to these very tumultuous, at times terrifying, confusing times. And connect you like they connected me to something much bigger than the individual ego self. The journey in creating this collection of songs has taken me on such an adventure and has shaped me in profound ways that words can only express superficially. This process have completely changed me and has introduced me to amazing people along the way. Total gratitude and love.

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released July 16, 2016

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Allison Eykholt: vocals, guitars, mandolin, synthesizer, percussion production (drum machine) on Be
Aaron Nell: percussion, violin, trumpet, accordion
Craig Wynne: bass, mandolin

Produced by and recorded with Catalpa Empire
(Wild, Be, Flyin' and Rain produced and recorded by Allison Eykholt)

All songs written and performed by Allison Eykholt

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Allison Eykholt Minneapolis, Minnesota

I am a singer-songwriter, guitarist and vibrational healing enthusiast

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