Humphrey lived in some water in a house in California
In a one room glass home with small purple stones on the floor
From his house he could see in all directions
But it wasn't enough just to see
He had to break free
Humphrey, don't give up on leaving
One day you'll live by the sea
Humphrey, don't give up on leaving
One day you'll live in the sea
Humphrey came from a couple in the Vista down in San Diego
And they came up in May
But they're making him stay inside
And everyday it's getting harder to look out the window
At the bright golden sea
It's all that he needs
Humphrey, don't give up on leaving
One day you'll live by the sea
Humphrey, don't give up on leaving
One day you'll live in the sea
Tom Heyman documents life in San Francisco circa 2023, refusing to succumb to easy characterization & instead capturing the city’s nuance. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 22, 2023
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