Name: Hope Is Not A Cope
Duration: P00H03M58S
Description: written and performed by henri poilevey

Hope Is Not A Cope

from Apiary by The Carmelittles

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written and performed by henri poilevey

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i've never been in love
doesn't mean i've never loved anyone
but soon the Spring will disappear
you're the one i've chosen
but our love's still frozen
and it's too late to thaw it clear

i've gotta work for you
like a honeybee
why did I think you came for free
i will wait for you in the winter freeze
the summer's not for me

my hope is not a cope

why has this tree not grown its leaves?
with stolen shade, a bird will never sing
it doesn't try to find the thieves
but there was one boy who always climbed that tree
he tried to steal honey from the queen
but just like Ambrose, they didn't sting

they just kissed him so he could see
our sweetness is inside
then they buzzed up
beyond the tree
to send a message to the king
tell Samson, “our lion is alive”
then he saw the leaves fall from the sky

the winter will never grow old and gray
so sit tight
while the mead is being made

my hope is not a cope

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from Apiary, released November 4, 2022

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The Carmelittles Chicago, Illinois

a practical band for normal people

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Goddddddd

Sep 2023
Apiary

Nov 2022
Mr. Candle

Jun 2021
Wreath

Sep 2020

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