Recorded at the Saint Clair Ave apartment, Saint Paul MN from December 8-18, 2011, no drums mix from September 23, 2016
lyrics
On Halloween Saturday,
When the world was on display,
I fell into your heart, then
We sang Shoulder Songs,
Drove faster than my thoughts,
Collided with my apartment
An invasion of roses
Invasion of roses and light
Inside out
Like your secret eyes
Ah-ah, freaked when you got so high...
What's not to trust about me?
I'm not a phantom mystery
Just a Bleeding Heart Machine
That slept along your seam, for this
Those days weren't make believe,
You climbed me like a tree,
All the way to the Off Switch
Invasion of roses
Invasion of roses, goodnight
In my house of bachelor light
Ah-ah, why did you come here tonight?
To torture or to tease?
To knock your awkward knees
When you dance and when you sleep
A saintly halo steeps
Hold for Miniature Hands, please
Your roses blow my mind
Don't tell me they've Withered and Died
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Getting to hear Emily Haines sing Anthems live is always a treasured memory. This has been my favourite record for 15 years and I can’t wait to see the Toronto anniversary show in December. Much love from a long time fan! devgen92
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