Vienna Teng

Lyrics Say uncle Vienna Teng

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Say uncle


Everyone agrees it came too soon
It was only meant to be an interception
You kept fear of death in the back pocket of your jeans
In the palm of your hand, affection

It came like a sudden gust of wind
Leaving them bewildered to ask how
I recall last time we met, you said we'd meet again
The irony is only bitter now

These days everyone cries, "say uncle"
They want to touch your spirit lest it die
For this your sons and widow gather with us at the table
To form a healing circle for our new demise
These days everyone cries, "say uncle"
I retrieve the memories quickly as I can
Add them to the portrait we all draw in our minds
Your body gone, we shall keep the man

I close my eyes and hope they do not fade
These remnants of a voice and a smile
Images of landscape, cloaked in forest green
Like your life unfolding mile by mile
A fierce embrace, a word of thanks
A cheerful whistle, and hours in a van
Somehow these pieces must bring back the man you were
Though the ocean claims your ashes on the sand

These days everyone cries, "Say uncle"
They want to touch your spirit lest it die
For this your sons and widow gather with us at the table
To form a healing circle for our new demise
These days everyone cries, "say uncle"
I retrieve the memories quickly as I can
Add them to the portrait we all draw in our minds
Your body gone, we shall keep the man
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The lyrics SAY UNCLE of VIENNA TENG is also present in the album Waking hour (2002)

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Biografia

Vienna Teng is an American singer-songwriter and musician born in San Francisco, California. Of Taiwanese descent, she began writing songs at the age of 12. Her music is characterized by a blend of folk, jazz, and pop, with introspective and poetic lyrics that explore themes such as love, loss, family, and society. Teng has released several studio albums, including "The Meaning of Love and Other Mysteries" (2003), "Waking Hour" (2007), and "Aims" (2014). She is known for her engaging acoustic performances and her talent for playing piano and guitar. Some of her most representative songs include "The Valley", "Gravity", and "I'm Not Afraid". Teng has also been a supporting musician for artists such as The Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco.

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