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Forbidden Fruit

by The Leonas

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1.
in the middle of a garden where the rivers meet grows a curious tree with roots so deep radiating knowledge, both bitter and sweet beckoning all to come and eat heavy with fruit, round and ripe a magical food with the gift of sight and in the silence of the garden it stands alone shrouded in fear of the unknown after many years of searching, so far from home here i stand beneath this tree alone finding that the fruit is just out of reach i try to climb but my arms are weak a bird sings softly in the woods nearby i follow its song to share my plight just then the bird sings a warning meant for my ears giving voice to all my fears don’t be such a foolish child don’t you know it can open your eyes if you take a single bite? just turn around and smile your pretty smile your life is perfectly fine don’t look behind at the divine
2.
Girl 03:14
girl you’d better keep your mouth shut hold your tongue don’t say something we’ll make you regret girl you’d better keep the door shut keep the door shut the devil’s out prowling, i’ll bet girl you’d better keep your mind shut this book hasn't failed us yet girl you know about keeping those legs shut, right? no, don’t make me get into it girl you’d better keep your mouth shut hold your tongue just listen to what we have to say girl you’d better keep the door shut shut the lights out get on your knees and pray girl you’d better keep your mind shut stay in here with us where it’s safe girl you’d better keep those legs shut ’til we tell you when it is okay and it’s never okay ’til we say it’s okay you ought to be ashamed girl you’d better keep your mouth shut keep your door shut keep your eyes shut girl you’d better keep your heart shut keep your mind shut keep ‘em shut and cover it up girl you turn those questions off you’ve said enough now listen to us and don’t fuss girl you know you’re better off when you’re not yourself and that’s what we want and we get what we want yeah, that’s what we want better give us what we want
3.
The River 01:22
like a good christian daughter i went down in the river to pray but no matter how hard i tried i couldn’t wash that sin away like my mama always told me hide your figure hide your shame so i clung my robes about me tight but they looked on anyway as i waded in that river the water rose up cold and strong daddy pulled me deeper to his side i could feel him twist my arm i was swallowed by the current and their prayers were bearing down but no matter how hard they tried i decided not to drown
4.
the woman finds a field where she can lay the uncut grass folding beneath her weight up from the ground they grow around and around (and around) they grow and they sing a lullaby and they sing a lullaby let me cover you cover you rest now, in the shade of my fruit rest well, i’ll cover you rest well, i’ll cover you let me cover you cover you rest now, in the shade of my fruit rest well, i’ll cover you rest well, i’ll cover you
5.
Sweet 01:46
you were sweet for the summer we were sweet for each other come in closer your hand feels nice in mine hold me tightly you are my warm sunshine easy feeling you were sweet for the summer oh, we were sweet for each other you were sweet for the summer
6.
brown eyes, blink back, braced i know how to feel afraid i’ve been forced to change all to familiar, but wait why are you looking at me that way? could it be true that your really listening? what are you waiting for? i’ve never seen this before? addled, armed, amazed i’m not used to feeling so safe all of my takers take and take and take and take but it seems you’re not playing that game what are you waiting for? (4x) what are you waiting for? you’re supposed to scold me with your eyes you’re supposed to hurt me with your silences i’ve never seen this before why aren’t you wearing a disguise? why aren’t you making empty promises? could i surrender to your kind face? could it be true that you’re really genuine? what are you waiting for? you’re supposed to scold me with your eyes you’re supposed to hurt me with your silences i’ve never seen this before why aren’t you wearing a disguise? why aren’t you making empty promises? what are your waiting for? you’re supposed to shame and criticize you’re supposed to blame me for all damages what are you waiting for? you’re supposed to scold me with your eyes you’re supposed to hurt me with your silences
7.
Love Song 02:52
love, i release you i’m through holding anything back and i’m ready to be done waiting now 'cause it is time here’s my place in this strong light here’s my steady, my hold tight my forever and always and today is my very first day love, love, i see you shining through all the pain that will continue to untie shining past all my fears soaring over my pride and love, i believe you i’ll embrace every mystery, i won’t be alone we’ll delight in the beauty of all the unknown it is time here’s our place in this strong light here’s our steady our hold tight our forever and always and today is our very first day
8.
from her slumber she awoke to the sound of rushing water she followed the river to the place where the tree stands in its glory its glory hesitant she is cautious yet close she reaches for the branches and there before her eyes hangs the fruit she hears a rumble rising from the roots human, have you heard your song? woman, have you know your own love? taking her first bite her eyes were opened taking her first bite her eyes were opened human, have you heard your song? woman, have you know your own love? human, have you heard your song? woman, have you know your own love?

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"Forbidden Fruit" (parts I, II, and III) explores a well-known, ancient creation narrative to convey the journey of a woman toward her own self-discovery. Inspired by this retelling, the remainder of the album focuses on themes of femininity, growth, love, and self-determination. It invites you to wonder - what it would look like to be the author of your own story?

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released August 19, 2016

written by Steph Plant and Sarah Vie
recorded by Adam Long
mastered by Brad Sarno of Blue Jade Audio Mastering
visual art by Steph Plant
Steph Plant on vocals, acoustic guitar and banjo
Sarah Vie on vocals and violin
Steve Nowels on upright bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8)
Bill Buzan on cajón and auxiliary percussion (tracks 1, 2, 6, 8)

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The Leonas Saint Louis, Missouri

The Leonas are an acoustic duo based in St. Louis. Forged from familiar hymns and myths, their songs and stories are their own. Steph Plant plays guitar, Sarah Vie violin, and together they sing. Soulful and earnest, their music offers celebration and unflinching appraisal in equal measure. They strive for peace, but do not overlook the obstacles.
Steph and Sarah established The Leonas in 2015
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