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Paper Box is about an imaginary world where one escapes loneliness. The lyrics are layered with meaning and the vocals are sprinkled lightly with sweet harmonies that blend well with the lilting guitar.

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I built myself a paper box to live inside of
And underneath the paper moon I hug my paper dolls
I draw smiles on their faces and I write all of their happy thoughts
And put them on my walls
I’m so happy with my paper family
I’m so happy, and everybody loves me
Here inside my paper box there is no room for angry thoughts
Unhappy tears are out of place upon a paper face
My heart’s made of papier-mâché and painted red
And taught to move with every kiss I give away
And taught to love this paper room
And I’m so happy with my paper family
I’m so happy and everybody loves, loves, loves me
The paper leaves are falling fast on my origami garden by the sea
Pieces of a life that’s passed
You were only ever real to me, to me
I built myself a paper box

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from Paper Box E​.​P., track released May 31, 2008
Vocals: Gayle Skidmore
Backup Vocals: Gayle Skidmore
Guitar: Gayle Skidmore
Banjo: Rheanna Downey
Lead Guitar: Rheanna Downey
Bass: Preston Parsons
Drums: Dan Barragan

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Gayle Skidmore Amsterdam, Netherlands

Seven-time San Diego Music Award nominee Gayle Skidmore has written over 2000 songs since she began songwriting at the age of 8. She just won Best Pop in the 2015 San Diego Music awards, and her latest album and coloring book, “Sleeping Bear,” won Best Pop Album in 2014. She won Best Singer-Songwriter in the 2013 San Diego Music Awards, and her song "Paper Box" was featured on HBO's "Looking." ... more

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