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2018 DEMOS

by David Guilbault

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"A HAPPY SONG" by David Guilbault So, here it is, a happy song. A simple tune to sing along. It’s supposed to make you smile. I guess it will, a little while. I’d rather play the minor keys. That’s the sound that speaks to me. But if you need a happy song. I’ll try my best to play along. I like the birds. I like the bees. I love the oceans and the trees. I like you and I like me. Let’s all be what we can be. I’d rather play the minor keys. That’s the sound that speaks to me. Then the words all flow like waves And I have something real to say. But if you really want to smile While the world is under trial. I will sing this happy song. Even though it sounds all wrong. I’d rather play the minor keys. That’s the sound that speaks to me. But if you need a happy song. This was it. Now it’s done. "A Happy Song" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"AIN'T NO WAY A-KNOWIN'" by David Guilbault Ain’t no way a-knowin’. Ain’t no way a-knowin’ Which way you may be goin’. Ain’t no way a-knowin’. No, there ain’t no way a-knowin’ where you’re gone. Yeah, there ain’t no way a-knowin’ where you’re gone. You can ponder and pout and shout and carry on. But, there ain’t no way a-knowin’ where you’re gone. Ain’t but what ya thinkin’. Ain’t but what ya thinkin’. All the blinkin’ and the winkin’ Ain’t but what ya thinkin’. No, there ain’t no way a-knowin’ where you’re gone. Yeah, there ain’t no way a-knowin’ where you’re gone. You can pray all day and still you will not know, If there’s a heaven or hell a-waitin’ at the show. Ain’t no way a-knowin’. Ain’t no way a-knowin’ Which way you may be goin’. Ain’t no way a-knowin’. Maybe there just ain’t no nothin’ there at all. Maybe, there just ain’t no after, after all. Ain’t no way a-knowin’. "Ain't No Way A-Knowin'" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"ALL THE WAY THROUGH" by David Guilbault I saw the beast and the beauty in you. I saw the goodness and badness All the way through. You couldn’t hide it if you wanted to. ‘Cause it’s you. Yeah it’s you. All the way through. I saw what you wanted them all to see. I saw both of the faces That were hiding your mean. But, you know, you can’t hide it from me. ‘Cause it’s you. Yeah it’s you. All the way through. All the way through I see you all the way through. All the way through. I see you all the way through. They say the leopard can’t change its spots. Ain’t no new tricks you can Teach an old dog. Think it’s time that you knew that it’s true. ‘Cause it’s you. Yeah it’s you. All the way through. "All the Way Through" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"BROKEN IN TWO" by David Guilbault This has gone so terribly wrong, Watching helpless as our nation fell. Hateful voices loud and strong. Freedoms and choices now are quelled. Now we’re broken, broken in two. You hate me and I hate you. Broken. Broken in two. Across the great divide We’ve been arming to the teeth. We’ve got to save our side. Put an end to this tyranny. ‘Cause we’re broken, broken in two. You hate me and I hate you. Broken. Broken in two. It came slow and strong. Before we knew it our rights were gone. We are gripped in fear And the darkness is too near. This nation’s broken, broken in two. The monster at the door has broken through. There’s only one thing left to do. No more calls for peace. The time for calm has come and gone. Only one choice now. That’s to stand up against the wrongs. This broken nation will not survive, If we’re not willing to wage a fight. Peace and freedom will not endure Unless we’re ready to go to war. This has gone so terribly wrong, Watching helpless as our nation fell. "Broken in Two" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"DEEP IN YOUR ARMS" by David Guilbault When the world starts closing in, And this life is filled with sin. There’s just one place I should be. Deep in your arms. So deep in your arms, my love. It’s cold and dark out there alone. But there’s a warmth inside this home. This is the place where I feel free. Deep in your arms. So deep in your arms. In your arms I feel the love that I deserve. In your arms I know love’s true. In your arms I am above all that’s absurd. I am at peace with you. Your embrace makes my heart swell. Holding on to you makes it all well. This is where I’m meant to be. Deep in your arms. So deep in your arms. Deep in your arms. So deep, So deep In your arms. "Deep in Your Arms" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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Empty (Demo) 03:51
"EMPTY" by David Guilbault Empty. Empty. This world’s become so empty. Empty. Empty. This world’s become so empty. There’s something missing from this place. Look around and you won’t see a face That looks alive, that still has sight, That holds a glow of loving light. Empty. Empty. This life’s become so empty. Empty. Empty. This life’s become so empty. Hollow words and vacant eyes. Forsaken souls, vacated lives. Exhausted hearts beating their last sparks. Dying embers in a cold and darkened hearth. Empty. Empty. We’ve become so empty. Empty. Empty. We’ve become so empty. When the power’s gone it ain’t but gone. There ain’t no flow when it’s all drawn. The cells will die. The wells run dry. There ain’t no charge to spark the dawn. Empty. Empty. This world’s become so empty. "Empty" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"GRAVITY" by David Guilbault Gravity. Gravity. Gravity has got me down. Gravity has got, oh gravity has got me down. Gravity has got, oh gravity has got me down. And I just seem to get up off the ground. I got the weight of the world sitting on my shoulders. I got trials and tribulations weighing on my mind. I got battles born that I can’t bear to soldier. I got wounds of war that I can barely bind. I got wounds of war that I can barely bind. Gravity. Gravity. Gravity has got me down. Gravity has got, oh gravity has got me down. Gravity has got, oh gravity has got me down. And I just seem to get up off the ground. I got loads to bear that ought not be this heavy. I got rows to hoe that ought not be this dry. I got taxes and bills and debts and tithes and levies. I got worries and woes to make a grown man cry. I got worries and woes to make a grown man cry. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up. I’m crawlin’ ‘cause it’s just too rough. I’m ballin’ like a baby fallen down the Hades bluff. I’m ballin’ like a baby fallen down the Hades bluff. Gravity. Gravity. Gravity has got me down. Gravity has got, oh gravity has got me down. Gravity has got, oh gravity has got me down. And I just seem to get up off the ground. "Gravity" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"HEAR THE CHILDREN CALL" by David Guilbault Hear the children call. What’s that they say? They are marching in our streets. Hear the children call. Heed what they say. They are calling for a better way. They have voices strong, Pleading through their cries. Wiping teardrops from their eyes. They are loud and fierce So we can hear, They are tired of living in fear. Young warriors bravely march Into the fight. They will cower and hide no more. They have a battle cry, “Enough’s Enough.” They will shout it ‘til their throats are sore. Hear the children call. It’s their world now. It’s time for us to step aside. Hear the children call. Let them show us how To slay the darkness with their light. Hear the children call. What’s that they say? They are calling for a better way. "Hear the Children Call" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"HEART RACE TO HEART ACHE" by David Guilbault You’ve got my heart racing strong, Ever since you came along. I know just what I’d do If you ever said we’re through. (I’d go from) heart race to heartache Without you. (I’d go from) heart race to heartache Without you. My blood is beating like a drum. I’m out of breath from this love’s run. Don’t you ever go away. Darling dear, you gotta stay. (Or I’d go from) heart race to heartache Without you. (I’d go from) heart race to heartache Without you. Feeling love pump through my veins. This racing heart don’t know no pain. Your kisses keep this man alive. I wish you’d stay here by my side. (‘Cause I’d go from) heart race to heartache Without you. (I’d go from) heart race to heartache Without you. "Heart Race to Heart Ache" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS" by David Guilbault Hold me in your arms, my love. Can you feel this wondrous hug? Can you feel? This is real? Hold me in your arms, my love. Hold me in your eyes, my dear. We both knew this time was near. See the love That we’re made of. Hold me in your eyes, my dear. Hold me in your thoughts, my sweet. You’ll always have our memories. Our life was good. We did what we should. Hold me in your thoughts, my sweet. Hold me tight now, hold me close. This is how this story goes. Please be kind To those left behind. Hold me tight now, hold me close. It’s time for me to slip away. There’s only one thing left to say. I say to you, I loved you true. Hold me in your heart, my love. Hold me in your heart, my love. Hold me in your heart, my love. "Hold Me in Your Arms" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"I AIN'T SURE" by David Guilbault I ain’t sure of anything that has to do with you. You sure won’t get a wedding ring until I think this through. I don’t know what you’re about, at least I can’t be sure. But surely there must be a doubt that you will be my girl. I really just can’t think of what to do, When all I know is I ain’t sure of you. Do ya wanna clue me in and give just a sign? Do ya wanna show yourself so I can make you mine? Tell me that you want me too and that you wanna say We should be together each and ev’ry single day. ‘Cause I really just can’t think of what to do. When all I know is I ain’t sure of you. This should be an easy thing, why can’t you make it so? Tell me that my doubts and fears should really up and go. Let me know you love me, dear, and that you’ll never stray. Show me that you want me too in each and ev’ry way. ‘Cause I really just can’t think of what to do. When all I know is I ain’t sure of you. I guess I’ll have to take a chance and tell you that “I Do.” But, boy oh boy, I hope this dance won’t leave me feeling blue. I’m pretty sure I’ll love you ‘till there ain’t no more to give. I’m pretty sure you’ll make my life just how it’s meant to live. Could you just say you really love me, true? ‘Cause I’m pretty sure that I’m in love with you. "I Ain't Sure" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"I HAVE TO LIE" by David Guilbault The teardrops well - behind my eyes. You can’t tell – what is wrong. The heartaches swell. Take away my breath. The cuts are deep. The hurt is strong. I have to lie to get through, All these lonely nights That I spend with you. I have to lie to get through. I am so tired – of who we are. We are scarred - In silent pain. It’s been hard – hanging on this long. Hiding wounds of doubt and shame. I have to lie to get through, All these punishing nights That I spend with you. I have to lie to get through. We need to let go – this unholy vow. Why don’t you know – this to be true? Lies take their toll. There’s no more now That can make this right for me and you. I have to lie to get through, All these cunning nights That I spend with you. I have to lie to get through. "I Have to Lie" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"I OWN YOU" by David Guilbault I own the coal mine. I own the jail. I own the county judge who sets your bail. I own the fact’ry. I own the mills. I own the comp’ny bank where you pay your bills. And I – I – own you. Oh, I – I – I own you. Pay me my tributes. Pay me your debts. What I leave behind is all you get. Work like a madman. Bow to the throne. You should give thanks for all the bones. ‘Cause, I – I – own you. Yeah, I – I – I own you. Ya think ya got freedom. Ya think ya got rights. I own the levers that move the might. I own the White House. I own the Hill. I own the courts and the armies that keep you still. And I – I – own you. Oh, I – I – I own you. You can march ‘till your feet hurt. Shout all you want. Do you really think you can make me stop? When I own the money. And I own the land. And I own the very ground on which you stand. I – I – own you. Oh, I – I – I own you. "I Own You" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"I'VE SAID ENOUGH" by David Guilbault There ain’t nothing new That I can say to you. There ain’t nothing new, no more. I got nothing to say That’ll make it all be ok, You know you’ve heard it all before. I’ve said enough. Maybe I have said too much. I’ve said all that I should say. I’ve said enough. What would you like to hear? You wanna tell me, dear? Don’t you think you know the truth by now? I can’t lie, no more. This time it’s out the door. Let hollow words fall to the ground. I’ve said enough. Maybe I have said too much. I’ve said all that I should say. I’ve said enough. "I've Said Enough" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"RUNNING BACK" by David Guilbault I’d say you’re in this for the drama. It’s the drama in this, I would say. Ain’t nothin’ comin’ but more trauma. But you keep running back to play. You keep running back to play. You’re asking me if there’s a reason. You know the reason, that’s what I’d say. Ain’t no way for you to please him. But you keep running back to pay. You keep running back to pay. Running back. Running back. Running back. I’d say you’ve got to make this over. This is gotta be over, that’s what I’d say. Ain’t no burden you can shoulder. But you keep running back to stay. You keep running back to stay. Running back to stay. Running back. Running back to stay. You keep running back. Yeah, you keep running back. "Running Back" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"RUNNING BACK" by David Guilbault I’d say you’re in this for the drama. It’s the drama in this, I would say. Ain’t nothin’ comin’ but more trauma. But you keep running back to play. You keep running back to play. You’re asking me if there’s a reason. You know the reason, that’s what I’d say. Ain’t no way for you to please him. But you keep running back to pay. You keep running back to pay. Running back. Running back. Running back. You keep running back. I’d say you’ve got to make this over. This is gotta be over, that’s what I’d say. Ain’t no burden you can shoulder. But you keep running back to stay. You keep running back to stay. Running back to stay. You keep running back. Running back to stay. You keep running back. Yeah, you keep running back. "Running Back" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT WITH YOU" by David Guilbault Something ain’t right with you. And I know, I know, I know it won’t be long. Something ain’t right with you. And it won’t be long before you come undone. It won’t be long before you come undone. Your brain is stalking ev’ry move I make. You mind is hunting down my thoughts. I know that talking is a big mistake This state of mind ought not be this fraught There’s something that ain’t right with you. There’s something that ain’t right with you. I’ve got to worry that you’ll do me harm. I’ve got to wonder where you are. I know that surely you will cause alarm And I will be the one to bear the scars. Yes, I will be the one to bear the scars. There’s something that ain’t right with you. There’s something that ain’t right with you. Something ain’t right with you. And I know, I know, I know it won’t be long. Something ain’t right with you. And it won’t be long before you come undone. No, it won’t be long before you come undone. No, it won’t be long before you come undone. Something ain’t right with you. "Something Ain't Right With You" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"TAKES MY BREATH" by David Guilbault The blast is blowin’ through my brain. There ain’t no knowin’ what to do. Shoulda seen it comin’. Shoulda known it’s name. Shoulda known the gusts all came from you. And it takes my breath - away. Yeah, it takes my breath - away. Your storms keep churning through my life. Your gales are knocking down my trees. Your winds are wreaking Ruin, pain and strife. Your blows are making a wreck of me. And they take my breath - away. Yeah, they take my breath - away. And away, and away, Goes the air into the gray. And away, and away Goes the man who didn’t stay. The blast is blowin’ through my brain. There ain’t no knowin’ what to do. Shoulda seen it comin’. Shoulda known it’s name. Shoulda known the gusts all came from you. And you take my breath - away. Yeah, you take my breath - away. "Takes My Breath" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"TELL ME WITH YOUR EYES" by David Guilbault Do you know I want to kiss you And take you in my arms? Do you know I want to hold you And feel all of your charms? Is that something that you want, dear? Would it make you feel alive? Well, if ya want my lovin’, Tell me with you eyes. Don’t wanna do what you don’t. Just wanna do what’s right. But, baby I been burnin’ When you come into my sight. I wanna share my passion. Wanna feel yours tonight. So, if you want my lovin’, Tell me with your eyes. Let’s be clear with what we’re sayin’. Lose the roles that we’ve been shown. Break the rules that we’ve been playin’. Make our affections known. So, tell me if you want me. Tell me yes or tell me no. ‘Cause I’ve been taught to steal that kiss, Take charge and take hold. Now, I won’t make the first move. I’ll wait for your sweet sign. So, if you want my lovin’, Tell me with your eyes. ‘Cause, girl I wanna kiss you. You can tell it in my eyes. "Tell Me With Your Eyes" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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Trump (Demo) 02:22
"TRUMP" by David Guilbault I’ve sung some songs of you couched in clever wordplay. Sometimes my meanings get lost between the lines. So I’ll be clear and blunt and blurt out what I mean to say. There ain’t no use to cast my pearls before the swine. You’re a racist and a bully. You’re misogynistic, fully. And you don’t know how to please a woman. You’re insulting. It’s revolting. That thing on your head is molting. And you don’t know how to please a woman. You got a mushroom dick. Your other head is a brick. And the brains of your rubes you’ve been out numbin’. You got a potty mouth and a girly pout. And you don’t know how to please a woman. You’re a moron and a crime Don. Ivanka gives you a hard on. And we all know who you’ve been out doin’. You’re clueless. Useless. Putin’s little house bitch. And you don’t know how to please a woman. You got an outsized view of the worth of you. And the worth of you is less than nothin’. Your ego preens while your id careens. And you don’t know how to please a woman. You’re a braggart and a con man. You’re what swishes in a bed pan. And your judgment day is surely comin’. There I’ve said it. I don’t regret it. You’re an evil fucking shithead. And you don’t know how to please a woman. "Trump" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"WALKING IN THE POURING RAIN" by David Guilbault I love you. There ain’t nothin’ I can do. I think about you when I’m Walking in the pouring rain. It’s sad, but true. There ain’t nothin’ I can do. I think about you when I’m Walking in the pouring rain. Even though - you’re gone, I know The heartaches flow. The time runs slow – when I’m alone In deep sorrow. I miss you When the dark clouds form, I do. I think about you when I’m Walking in the pouring rain. The rain drops fall. The tear drops, I recall. I cry about you when I’m Walking in the pouring rain. Even though - you’re gone, I know The heartaches flow. The time runs slow – when I’m alone In deep sorrow. I feel you. You soak me through and through. I think about you when I’m Walking in the pouring rain. "Walking in the Pouring Rain" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"WARM LOVE" by David Guilbault Warm love. When I’m with you, I feel Warm love, ardent and true. Warm love. Cozy and snug, I feel Warm love, Tender and new. It brightens up my view And burns away my blues. That’s your warm love. I’ve never felt this safe before. I’ve been burned by the heat of lovers scorned. But, this is the love, I’ve been waiting for. Warm love. There’s a hearth inside your heart. Warm love. It radiates you. Warm love. Its embers brave the winds. Warm love. Its fervor endures. It blazes and it roars, Ignites my soul to soar. That’s your warm love. I’ve never felt this way before. You are the one I could adore ‘Cause, this is the love, Yes, this is the love I’ve been waiting for. Warm love. "Warm Love" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"WAVES OF BLUE" by David Guilbault Waves of blue, darkening my view. There’s a squall inside my brain. Foreboding skies, behind my eyes. Swirling winds of a hurricane. And it’s blowin’, it’s blowin’ like never before. With the deafening sound of emotional war. Didn’t feel it coming Again this time. Didn’t feel it rise up in my mind. Waves of blue that I can’t slip through. Winds of woe take away my breath. No warning signs before I’m terrorized. Falling fast into the depths. And I’m falling, I’m falling like never before. Into the hole that I abhor. Didn’t feel it coming Again this time. Didn’t feel it rise up in my mind. Waves of blue. What am I to do When they rise anew and take me down? "Waves of Blue" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"WHAT'S LEFT OF ME" by David Guilbault You can take what’s left of me And put me in the ground. Then you’ll know that I’ll be dead and gone. But, if you grieve my name, I’ll still be ‘round. You can take what’s left of me And burn me into ash. Then you’ll know that I’ll be windward bound. But, if you hear my song I’ll still be ‘round. You can take what’s left of me And shoot me into space. Then you’ll know that I’ll be floating free. But, I’ll still be ‘round if you keep my memory. Body and Soul. Spirit and Mind. What is left of me In the dreams of those I left Behind? You can take what’s left of me And hold me in your heart. Ashes and bones below or high above. What’s left of me is what I left of love. Ashes and bones below or high above. What’s left of me is what I left … What’s left of me is what I left … What’s left of me is what I left of love "What's Left of Me" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"YOU COULD BE THE ONE" by David Guilbault You could be the one To break through all this pain. You could be the sun That breaks the rain, breaks the rain. ‘Cause you calm stormy skies When you look into my eyes. I can see the clouds Fade away. You could be the one. I’ve been searching for so long. Now that you are here Won’t you please stay? I know we’ve just begun To sing this lovely song. But, you could be the one. You could be the one. You could be the one ‘Cause I smile at your sweet glance. You could be the drum That makes me dance, makes me dance. My heart does happy flips Ev’ry time you kiss my lips. I can feel the joy Hold on to stay. "You Could Be the One" © 2018 David Guilbault.
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"YOU'RE SO BUSY" by David Guilbault You’re so busy - You ain’t got time for nothing else. You’re so busy - Putting products on the shelf. You’re so busy - Working hard to earn some wealth. You’re so busy - You got no time to know yourself. You’re so busy - You got no time to know yourself. I woke the dark night - With this song inside my head. In the dawn light - It was waiting to be said. A waking warning - That shook and stirred me from my bed. My dearest darling - You’re gonna drive yourself to death. You’re so busy - Giving all to someone else. You’re so busy - Taking calls that cause you hell. You’re so busy – You’re so numb that you can’t tell. You’re so busy – You ain’t begun to know yourself. You’re so busy – You ain’t begun to know yourself. You gotta slow down - You gotta take some time to rest. This world’s a showdown - It’s out to put you to the test. But there’s a hoedown – Get a ticket to the fest. That’s the lowdown - You gotta give yourself the best. You’re so busy – You run yourself into the ground. You’re so busy – Your thoughts keep running ‘round and ‘round. You’re so busy – Looking for what you ain’t found. You’re so busy – You’re gonna wind up in the ground. You’re so busy – You’re gonna wind up heaven bound. "You're So Busy" © 2018 David Guilbault.

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released September 19, 2022

"2018 DEMOS" by David Guilbault
All songs written and sung by David Guilbault. (BMI)
Composed and played on vintage Kay or Harmony acoustic guitar.
Recorded live into iPhone.
Mastered by eMastered.

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Seattle singer-songwriter David Guilbault writes, records & performs honest-to-goodness soulful music of love, life and loss - heartfelt songs that live in the truth.

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