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Rabbit Hole

from RISE by Elaine Mahon

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I read an interview with Neil Young, one of my favorite songwriters, in Rolling Stone Magazine. He likened songwriting to sitting quietly beside a rabbit hole and waiting for the rabbit to come out. That night I had one of my “architectural” dreams, where I visit structures that have existed in my dreams for years. This structure was a rambling beach house behind the dunes with many outbuildings in various states of disrepair. I realized at some point in the dream that it didn’t make sense to restore it and I came to the liberating decision to tear it down. Upon waking I felt the freedom of a burden lifted, quiet descended and my muse came out of the rabbit hole and hung with me for a while.

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Rabbit Hole
© 2011 Mary Elaine Mahon/Six Pelicans Publishing (BMI)

I sit beside the rabbit hole,
And I fear what may come out
“The time has come,” I tell myself,
“To tear this old house down”

It lingers like an afterthought,
Hunkered down behind the dunes
As if its architect had danced
To some mad hatter’s tune

The kitchen’s dark, I can’t abide,
Those claustrophobic rooms
It makes me want to run outside,
Jump in that ocean blue

(Chorus) The rabbit waits and watches while quietly I sit
Decides it’s safe to wander out and join me for a bit
I’ll tear it down right to the ground,
With all that I hold dear
I’ll vanquish fear, I’ll dry my tears,
Wait ‘til my vision clears

In silence sit together, me and my golden muse
He says “It’s time to seize the day”
then vanishes from view

The thrill of thoughts unoccupied,
of nothing left to lose
“The time has come,” I hear a voice,
“Honor your vision true”

(Chorus) How sweet is revelation,
when the missing link is found
“The time has come” I tell myself “to tear this old
house down … to tear it down”

I sit beside the rabbit hole
And I fear what may come out
The time has come
I steal myself and tear this old house down

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from RISE, track released January 29, 2013
Lead Vocal: Elaine Mahon
Harmony Vocals: Penny Nichols, Elisabeth Williamson & Elaine Mahon
Acoustic Guitars: Elaine Mahon & Gabe Valla
Bass: Lon Williamson
Cello: Hannah Alkire
Percussion: Dave Kelsay

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Elaine Mahon Gainesville, Florida

With her 2017 release, REACH FOR THE STARS, Elaine Mahon has written a collection of songs that evoke a sense of wonder while inspiring hope and offering empowerment. Mahon's songs reflect her perspective as an astronomer, while remaining deeply rooted in the natural world we all live in. Mahon performs solo at festivals, venues and house concerts in Florida and throughout the Southeastern US. ... more

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