MONIKA

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lyrics

When she came - on the scene
We were poor - she was green
She joined the fold - volunteered
Door to door - eyes and ears
Charted maps - did the math
Speakin’ on - our behalf - and
When she scored - for the team
We could tour - sea to sea

We hope to catch her if timing’s right
It’d make us happy to know that she’s out there and she’s having a good time

Monika — Monika
We don’t know where she is we don’t know where she’s been
But we want her to know just how much it meant when
Monika made the call
Monika saved us all

Now we’re out - on our own
Striking out - on the phone - where
I see holes - in a dream
She could stitch up every seam

Pencil out - glasses on
New ideas - carry on
And just the thought she - cared at all
Fills my up heart with a song

I’m glad the world I saw reflected in her lenses is the one we still live in

Monika — Monika
It meant the world and more that she had our backs
It was a one way street wish I could pay her back oh
Monika — Monika
Tell you mom and dad we we said hello to them
It was so nice of them to open up their home to the band
And If I had the chance I’d do it over again
I hope this song reminds you of the good times back when

Monika made the call
Monika helped make us who we are

credits

from MONIKA, released August 11, 2020
Jay Purdy...............Guitar, Vocals, Piano
Matt Gibson...........Bass, ElectricGuitar Solo
Mike Harkness.......Drums
Justin Wolf.............Lead Guitar

Recorded by Matt Gibson in Philadelphia PA

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