I had the audacity to take a crack at covering one of the most passionate songs Chris ever wrote. If you haven't heard his, then what are you doing...with your life. Thank you Chris for putting this pattern of sound into the beautiful universe.

"Three Miles Down"

Oh great 
here I go again I'm stuck in this rut 
and I'm not sure how to begin- should I tell you everything? 
I'm feeling out of luck so I won't see you soon 
'cause I know it's too soon for you to see me- 
if this is the last thing you do just tell me that it's o.k. 
for me to have these feelings for you 
and that it's normal to want to call you. 
Oh I'm dialing the phone and I'm letting it ring for hours 
and I'm pretending to hear your voice- 
Why does my heart always beat before yours does? 
After a while you can make yourself believe in almost anything, 
so I'm making myself believe in you.


Three Miles Down (Saves The Day cover)

I sit here in the morning light, I've always found a friend in the sun's rays.
I planned on sleeping in, but I guess the people in this town don't feel the same.
The dust that's on the table and the microwave, suggests I've been away. (I've been away)
Last night you came to see me, it had been a month since you took your things, and we parted ways.
It's been the hardest thing to do, to prevent myself from you. 
I know you made this choice for many reasons.
I know I have to let you go.
A grieving heart is heavier than stone.
But this feeling in my stomach, it can't persist-
It hurts me in my bones.

I sit here in the morning light, the North Shore in October's quite a sight.
The leaves are on their way again.
It amazes me, their life. It ends so bright.
If Nature's taught me anything, the only way to grow is to let go.

I sit here as the sun goes down, admitting to myself that some things change.

Some Things Change

I see that you're trying
We're too busy, acting busy
To get good at the Game
Become the same as all of them
We're just pretending
To have a purpose
Anything not to feel
That this life is worthless

I see you
Your eyes could stop a war
Or start one

There was a fire
There were explosions in the night
Call me a liar
I call it a cause that's worth the fight

Twilight Blue

"Don't you lie to me!" She said. "I'm gonna tell your father. And you'll wish you'd never seen the light of day!" 

Walking past her, opposite the street, we could do nothing to please her. Perhaps I'd never know her name. We were going to town. Maybe we'll kill ourselves. 

I liked her. Opposites, and she couldn't wait to lose herself in here with me.

What I saw in her. Wasn't I supposed to know?


Behave Like A Sunbeam

You and I never had a chance to be. Never had nowhere to go..never spoke up, so long. But every now and then I wonder "Is she happy with the other, the one she chose to be her lover?" Should I tell her? or move on? Let go.
If you need me, I would be there for you everyday. I'd never tell you that you couldn't go the other way. Maybe I could be the one to help you see that you are beautiful, no matter what you do. I hope you see it everyday, like I do.
He likes it when she smiles. A smile is a thousand words. He listens to her carefully, the poems in the words she speaks, and patterns in the air we breathe.
The city is alive tonight. A starry sky, turn out lights. I wonder if it's happening, and could I see it with my eyes. The city is alive tonight. A starry sky, turn out lights...or am I just imagining this motion picture in my mind?

The Motion Picture Behind Closed Eyes

Twilight
(Elliott Smith)

Haven't laughed this hard in a long time
I better stop now before I start crying
Go off to sleep in the sunshine
I don't want to see the day when it's dying
She's a sight to see
She's good to me
But I'm already somebody's baby
She's a pretty thing
And she knows everything
But I'm already somebody's baby
You don't deserve to be lonely
But those drugs you've got won't make you feel better
Pretty soon you'll find it's the only
Little part of your life you're keeping together
I'm nice to you
I could make it through
But you're already somebody's baby
I could make you smile
If you stayed a while
But how long will you stay with me, baby?
Because your candle burns too bright
Well I almost forgot it was twilight
Even if I think that you are right
Well I'm tired of being down, I got no fight
You're wonderful
And it's beautiful
But I'm already somebody's baby
And if I went with you
I'd disappoint you too
Well I'm already somebody's baby
Already somebody's baby


Twilight (Elliott Smith cover)

"Sparks" written by Chris Martin of Coldplay.

Did I drive you away?
I know what you'll say,
You say, "Oh, sing one we know",
But I promise you this,
I'll always look out for you,
That's what I'll do.

I say "oh,"
I say "oh."

My heart is yours,
It's you that I hold on to,
That's what I do,
And I know I was wrong,
But I won't let you down,
(yes I will)


I saw sparks.


Sparks (Coldplay cover)

Finally Together, Alone

A Centennial Medley

Tried to leave, but you see right through me.
(Please don’t ask me to stay.)
I noticed that your door was open.
(Is this a waste of time?)
There was something in the air that evening.
I tried to leave, but you see right through me.

You were a friend of mine.

There must be something here that keeps us warm.

Are we too blind to see it’s going badly?
(Please don’t ask me to go.)
I’m still hoping that you’ll want to hold me.
(It’s not a waste of time.)
If you feel it, then you say it, baby.
This is normal, but they’ll call us crazy.


Why One Keeps It Up

photo by Bridget Kenahan.

We always knew that we would change. 

There really is no rush, love. 
There's plenty of time for love.

I’m just as lost as you.
Yeah, I feel it to.

But I’m in love with you.

There really is no rush.
There really is plenty of time.

Time. It's a human invention, 
to create the illusion of control.

We always knew that we would change.
I always knew that we would change.

I’m in love with you.

We Always Knew This Would Happen

looking up at trees from the passenger seat 
watching shapes 
blurry colors against a star tapestry 
or maybe it is morning and melon orange
either way I am content

sunbeams through my life
one miraculous moment!
flicker and twinkle


Early Morning

This is my cover of the song 'Flume' by Bon Iver.

Flume (Bon Iver cover)

we were feeling nervous
'cause we knew that was there was something
maybe just below the surface

we knew we couldn’t fight it
and we knew it was exciting
we really do deserve this

i know i feel you here
i think you always have been there
i think you are a force of nature

forged up in the sun
i think you always were the one 
that was supposed to meet me out here

Two Leaves Fell

its okay to take my hand
i know that you feel apprehensive,
everybody does before a leap of 
faith, i have in you
i believe you when you speak 
and i am amazed at how you think about this world

you’re the same, like me
so i know exactly what you mean
there are no words, there’s just your gut
and your instinct.

your intelligence is clear.
you’re a dreamer with the lights on
and yet your feet are firmly planted on this earth

you are so sweet.

Magpie

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2017 Run Sly Fox

Brian Martel - guitar 
Nate Faulkenberry - drums
Jon Bolles - Bass, Vocals

Wood For The Trees (Run Sly Fox)

i know 
window open 
ocean floor 
blue sky 
virus
move indoor
i feel you forever
stop for a while
i heard you there
i know you're there
wait for me 
under our tree

White Whale

all songs are written and recorded by Jon Bolles

contact me if you want to use my music in your project

jonpbolles@gmail.com

Don't Try

Give me back to the sky - by Teen Suicide. On the album 'I Will Be My Own Hell Because There is a Devil Inside Me'

"Can we see beautiful pictures
of your life projected on the side of a house
when fall comes they'll find me
covering my eyes in a pose
reminiscent of a child scared of the dark
but it's not the dark that scares me
and when i go i hope you'll give me
back to the sky
and keep me out of your dreams
i have no place there"

Give Me Back To The Sky (Teen Suicide cover)

Don't Panic 

Bones sinking like stones 
All that we've fought for 
Homes, places we've grown 
All of us are done for
We live in a beautiful world 
Yeah we do 
Yeah we do 
We live in a beautiful world
Bones sinking like stones 
All that we've fought for 
Homes, places we've grown 
All of us are done for
We live in a beautiful world 
Yeah we do 
Yeah we do 
We live in a beautiful world
We live in a beautiful world 
Yeah we do 
Yeah we do 
We live in a beautiful world
Oh all that I know 
There's nothing here to run from 
'Cause here
Everybody here's got somebody to lean on


*Vocals on this one were sung by Maghan Bolles

Don't Panic (Coldplay cover)

Man, forget the sky. 
Those wings burn off in time.
Don't get too high 
if you're afraid of heights.

I know you're afraid.
I'm afraid too.
And I want you to know that.

Driving our cars,
How stupid, how far 
we go to feel better.
We know this won't help us.

Driving our cars,
how stupid we are.
We don't know better.
We should know better.
We might not make it.
We won't make it.

I know that you
are afraid of it too.
Yes, I know that it's true,
I'm afraid too,
and I want you to know that.



all songs are written and recorded by Jon Bolles

contact me if you want to use my music in your project

jonpbolles@gmail.com

A Room Lit Red

Scroll of Icarian Flight

I Don't Dance

Baby let’s go
out in the snow
into the field
we’ll sing to let go 
a fox in the hole 
deeply burrowed
she dreams of the sea
that she'll never meet
I'll build you a fire
and breathe to get higher
we lied on our backs 
as this world collapsed 
upward towards the sky
we tried to ask why
but could find no words
to feel satisfied
it’s got to be ancient
to feel so alone
adrift in the stars
a rock we call ours



all songs are written and recorded by Jon Bolles

contact me if you want to use my music in your project

jonpbolles@gmail.com

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