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The World Is​.​.​.

from Dear Lover by Matthew Ryan / Strays Don't Sleep / PINES

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This song was featured prominently on the television show BONES.

There's also a beautiful video directed by celebrated photographer Jack Spencer. Here's the link to view that:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlYDTHmfnI8

Also, take a moment and check out Jack's work:

jackspencer.com

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9. The World Is...
Written By Matthew Ryan
Copyright Plastic Violin BMI 2009

This is an invisible song
From an invisible man
Lost in the wilderness
Of a static avalanche

I started out with wonder
With air on my teeth
Careful what you wish for
There's something underneath

Because the world
Is held together
With lies and promises
And broken hearts
And brand new days
For you to start
All over again

She's standing in the doorway
She's taking off my shirt
No one could have told me
One day this would hurt

I'm moving through Manhattan
In the backseat of a cab
And all that ever happens
That's all we'll ever have

Cause the world
Is held together
With lies and promises
And broken hearts
And brand new days
For you to start
All over again

Now some will say it's maudlin
And some will say bullshit
But there's no living without living
And living shows you this

That the world
Is held together
With lies and promises
And broken hearts
And brand new days
For you to start
All over again

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from Dear Lover, released February 16, 2010

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Matthew Ryan / Strays Don't Sleep / PINES Nashville, Tennessee

In addition to his solo work, Ryan is a member of Strays Don't Sleep with longtime friend, Neilson Hubbard.

In 2021 Ryan decided to offer his solo work as The Pines at Night to clearly enunciate the collaborative nature of his music.

Devotedly independent, Ryan offers moody & honest work that's now rich with a long list of beautiful songs.
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