Fire and Ice

from Windows by Steve and Kristi Nebel

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FIRE & Ice

I haven’t seen the mountains for three summers;
I never thought those summer times could end.
There were memories that lined
Every sentence in your letter
And this city here's been taking,
And I'm beginning to wonder how much longer I can give.

CHORUS
Oh, the giving, she's my duty
And the taking's just the price.
I can feel the winds of freedom blowing
Between the cracks in the fire and the ice.

I don't know how I survive without the laughter.
Oh, there's laughter now and then; it's not the same.
My business has not changed.
Perhaps I'll never learn the games,
And this business keeps on taking,
And I'm beginning to wonder how much longer I can give.

CHORUS

There's a cold wind speaks to me of apprehension.
The warm wind's optimistic as your smile.
Thanks for the memories that lined
Every sentence in your letter,
And this feeling that's been taking,
Is beginning to give me room so I can smile.

CHORUS

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from Windows, released March 11, 2020
Kristi Nebel - lead vocal, bass guitar
Steve Nebel - backup vocal, guitar
Joe Debenedictis - piano
Denali Williams - drums

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Steve and Kristi Nebel Tacoma, Washington

Steve and Kristi Nebel bring passion, finesse, and beauty with their songs of social justice, knife edge observations, and pure, simple love. They have traveled extensively having done nine tours in UK folk clubs and festivals. They have recorded more than ten CDs, mostly of their own songs. ... more

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