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Triple Hotel

from Songs From Iowa & Lime by Justin Wiles

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I heard you had an encore, but nobody cheered
You spent the weekend probing for places to sleep
But you can’t do it here
You pull into the car park on top of Triple Hill
And check into some city asylum
That boasts an affordable bill
For a pretty penny or a beautiful buck
We charge you only what we can see you’re
Determined to give up

So you’re back from the war with a horrible scar
From minding your own damn business
Nothing has changed that you can tell
This town is still dull as hell
But there’s always something happening at the Triple Hotel

And now you’re back in business in your brand new suit
Your necktie’s tight around your wrist
But at least your collar’s loose
You keep sending postcards to your home address
Pictures of a local illusionist, feeding the stray cats
All of the stray cats, all of us stray cats

So you’re losing the trial, though I told you
Said, “Child, a blind man’s an awful witness”
Nobody’s name rings any bells since you crippled your shell
But it’s all familiar faces at the Triple Hotel

Heaven or haven, the difference is unclear
We may be retreating to safety
But always it’s out of fear
So get busy forward or step out of line
If it’s a second chance you’re giving, then I
I need another try

So you’re last in the race, at a leisurely pace
Minding your own damn business
Watching us wave fondly farewell, this town is as sad as hell
But it’s always happy endings at the Triple Hotel
Yes, it’s always happy ending at the Triple Hotel

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from Songs From Iowa & Lime, released February 1, 2005
written/performed by justin wiles

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Justin Wiles

Justin Wiles is a singer-songwriter whose compositions are centered around intricate, delicate, melodic guitars and poetic lyrics. His DIY recording style often includes dense musical arrangements and many layered vocals.

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