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Laurel and the Mathematics of Moonlight

from mathematics by Chris Cawthray

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words and music by Chris Cawthray
sung by Laurel James

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The moonlight in Laurel's room
Came in unpredictable waves
From behind clouds in the night sky
Carried by wind

She thought
In this light
I am real
And believed it
So she said it out loud

In this light
Pain is a number
That can be subtracted, divided, and reduced

In this light
Joy is a number
That can be added, multiplied, and increased

Laurel woke before the sun
And using her lipstick
Drew two numbers over her heart
To carry her through
The day

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from mathematics, released October 2, 2003

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Chris Cawthray Toronto, Ontario

Drummer, percussionist, singer/songwriter, composer. Performs with his bands Light Industry, CC3, and ¡DO!. Former sideman with the late Col. Bruce Hampton. Currently a member of playsDEAD and the Starfires.

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