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Haunting vocals with the feel of a traditional Irish air or Appalachia lullaby. A city dweller longs for open space in the hopes of finding contentment.

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I am weary of this city / I am longing for the ocean / These trains, they sound like crashing waves from distant shores a-calling / And if I put my trust in my own two feet / and walked until I found the sea / Would I know that I am home and be contented? // I am weary of this city / I am longing for the forest / These tall buildings give me shade but they do not bend in the wind / and if I put my trust in my own two feet / and took my rest beneath the trees / would I know that I am home and be contented? // I am weary of this city/ and I long for where I came from / The crickets’ song, it sounds the same / an end of summer lullaby / and if I put my trust in my own two feet / and walked back to my family / Would I know that I am home and be contented? / Will I ever truly be contented?

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from Lifeboats for Atlantis, released October 4, 2011
Heather Styka - vocals, guitar
Sophie Webber - cello

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Heather Styka Chicago, Illinois

Though rooted in folk and Americana, Chicago singer-songwriter Heather Styka's songs are as fresh as they are memorable, chronicling the human cycles of despair and redemption, and analyzing the importance of places and relationships. Touring nationwide and having received airplay globally, Styka is a familiar face in the Chicago music scene, at venues including Schubas and the Old Town School. ... more

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