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Like a Wild Orchid

from Flora & Fauna by Michael Dornan Music

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lyrics

Like a wild orchid that winds up through paving stones,
You wound up in my heart when it was far from home.
Two tales intertwined:
Tower blocks and orchid vines.

From the choked city to breath of sweet jasmine trees,
We cupped our hands to bring back a bit of the breeze
For the worst of times.
Duty-free for city minds.

When the history of romance is written,
Babe, we’ll be there
(As a beautiful subplot,
’Cause it’s bigger than you’d dream If you dared).
The beginning to the end of time –
That’s about enough to hold the opening line.

What will we leave behind when we pack up and go?
Monet left lilies; Adam just left field notes.
Solomon dressed right – but
A lily never did a lick of work in its little life.

You can show me all the artists that the galleries show!
You can name me all the flowers, but still, sweet smells the rose
By any name you’d care to find.
Maybe there’s a life we live that’s unconfined.
(Take me there.)

If there’s a colour only heaven has, well, I’ve seen it now!
If we could mix it, babe, we’d paint up every wall in this town.
I see you dipping your pen, anyhow –
Like a wild orchid, you’ll do heaven proud.

credits

from Flora & Fauna, released August 30, 2021
Iajhi Hampden: Drums
Emma Dornan: Co-lead vocal
Joanna Karselis: Violins
Cecilia Garcia: Viola
Rachel Woolmer: Cello
Lucas Argomedo: Cello

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