Black Mark

from A Long Road by Nigel Barnes/The Puppy Sale

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lyrics

Verse
It's a black mark
On your record
A demerit point
In the ledger
And it can't be erased
Although it's just a mistake
It's a black mark

Verse
It might be smart to reconsider
Something sweet, can turn bitter
It’s just a moment in time
That you cannot rewind
And leaves a black mark

Chorus
I'm trying to prove to you
There is a new truth
But when we get down to the heart
There's a black mark

Verse
Let down you’re guard and you’ll regret it
These are the words of wisdom that keep us protected
I can’t say it’s a flaw
The only thing that they saw
Was a black mark

Bridge
We always talk about second chances
But I only seem to go from bad to worse
The funny thing about second chances
When they realize
You've been penalized
Do you ever get the first
Hoo

Chorus
I'm trying prove to you
There is a new truth
But every time we get down to the heart

And now you look right through
When I talk to you
So though it's faded it still leaves a scar
It's a black mark
It's a black mark....

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from A Long Road, track released October 1, 2020

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Nigel Barnes/The Puppy Sale Toronto, Ontario

The Puppy Sale is a rock band formed in Toronto in 2019. I’ve had a great time recording my new 2020 EP, A Long Road. It’s 100% Can Con! (M, A, P, L).
My influences range from Bill Withers and James Taylor, to more rock/pop influences like, Bad Company, Badfinger, XTC and Elvis Costello and many more. ... more

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