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April Rides Her Bicycle

from For A Distant Movie Star by Motion Picture

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I remember April’s plea:
“Why do you not visit me?
My friends never stop in to call
When I’m home”

But if your heart is full
Then to me you’re unapproachable
And that’s why I seem rather shy
All the time

And the neighbors just above you
Can hear what songs you play
All the signs seem to read
You’re doing ‘swimmingly’
As you’re known to say

I see you’re riding still
Your smart blue three-speed bicycle
In your lime dress
Which you wore when we met

Oh – but that was just in passing
And we scarcely got to talking
And at ten months ago
It’s likely too remote
For you to take note

But although we’re not familiar
You remain my favorite stranger
“Well, that’s kind of you to say
For I’m really rather plain”
(But not enough to win her)

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from For A Distant Movie Star, released March 23, 1999

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Motion Picture Minneapolis, Minnesota

Formed in 1992, the plaintive and contemplative songs of Minneapolis' Motion Picture calls to mind the lush fragility of Belle & Sebastian, the lovelorn lyricism of Trembling Blue Stars, and the sophisticated melodic stamp of early Felt. The heart-wrenching music merges guitar and cello melodies into arrangements that are at once idyllic in essence and elaborate in structure. ... more

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