Re-Energized in a Man's Life

from 1982 by Simien the Whale

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Born on a Tuesday she weighted eight pounds five
Colic and disease free this one would survive
Came of age with a face as cute as Norah Jones
But the sickness she developed left a stranger in her own home

Felt the sure signs at the age of fourteen
Her bosoms led to thoughts of masculine amenities
Recorded her disorder on a valentine
Remember daddy's little girl as a remnant of the old times

(Exchanged, not sold)
Re-energized in a man's life
(Exchanged, not sold)
No more thoughts of suicide
(Exchanged, not sold)
Re-energized in a man's life

Her parents left her unsupported and ignored it 'til it cleared
Continued buying dresses until she came home with a beard
Jacked with testosterone
Finally 'she' became 'he' full-grown
In a three piece suit complete with cowboy boots
Cleared her throat and took a step out the door in good form
Her strides became long and her psyche got strong
Her boots click-clacked with the rhythm she contracted

A test run as a man to see how she would fare
At Sully's Shop people pointed, whispered, and stared
She was almost broken until he looked in her eyes and said
"Thank you sir. Have a nice day, and Goodbye"
Happy in the moment he constructed a smile
Paved the way in the 80's for the freedom of now
But never did he leave the little girl inside
Trapped by his father's failure to realize he was:

(Exchanged, not sold)
Re-energized in a man's life
(Exchanged, not sold)
No more thoughts of suicide
(Exchanged, not sold)
Re-energized in a man's life

Sing your song you're re-energized

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from 1982, released June 1, 2008

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Simien the Whale Grand Rapids, Michigan

Formed in 2006, Grand Rapids, MI based production duo Simien the Whale - Tory Peterson, Zach Guy - have finally created the album they always wanted to.

"Displaying hints of Arcade Fire, Animal Collective, Crowded House, shoegaze...this could be one of the catchiest local albums you'll hear this year. Seriously."
John Sinkevics - Revue Magazine ... more

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