From the recording Selections From The Blue Moon Bible
Sam Russell-vocals, guitar
Michael Spaly-guitar, violin, backing vocals
James Apollo-backing vocals, keyboard
Allison Tulloss-backing vocals, flute
Carey Rayburn-trumpet
Toby Hanson-accordion
Kjell Anderson-fiddle
Schuyler Jones-bass
Dave Forrester-drums
Isaac Chirino-percussion
recorded by Conrad Uno at Egg Studios, Seattle, WA
mixed by Johnny Sangster at Avast! Recording Company, Seattle, WA
from "The Sugar Nlle" (Vol.D)
Lyrics
Candyland
(words and music by Sam Russell)
Sam:
we're living close to fear
but contact now is near
can't we for now look away
it'll be OK for one day
balance on border
then face the order
we always knew we'd have to pay
it'll be OK for one day
I left bag unpacked
until last minute
leaving home for first time
staring out for the whole ride
I'd dream of girl like you
someone who’d get through
to dance with at party to the band
while living in the candyland
living in the candyland
James:
living in the candyland
Sam:
living in the candyland
James:
living in the candyland
Sam:
living in the candyland
James, Allison & Michael:
living in the candyland
Sam:
living in the candyland
James, Allison & Michael:
living in the candyland
Sam:
living in the candy-
it's all I thought about
how to find taste out
the wrapper unrolls, we lose control
for handful of peppermint sand
I knew when I was young
life wouldn’t be long enough
I let thoughts of death fill me
with anger, greed and envy
don't make me feel guilty
for skipping ceremony
letters will come soon that demand
why we're still living in the candyland
James:
living in the candyland
Sam:
living in the candyland
James:
living in the candyland
Sam:
living in the candyland
James, Allison & Michael:
living in the candyland
Sam:
living in the candyland
James, Allison & Michael:
living in the candyland
Sam:
living in the candyland