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much like my people’s music,

but it's different sounding.
I can make out one word.

The word is honey.

This is Honey, by an Australian band

called King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard,

Hannah says.
I am very confused because that name seems to tie up my tongue in a knot.

The singer’s name is Stu,
and this song is saying how the person the song is directed to,

is sweet, like honey,
and that Stu wants to protect that person from any harm that can come to them,

Hannah tells me.

I start thinking of my mom,
and how she was sweet like honey,

and how I wish I could’ve protected her better,

and how I wish I could find her,
and how I would love to hear her sweet voice again.

My mind wanders to Gol,
and how I could save her,

and I could get her a better home,
a permanent home,

and how I could protect her like Stu wishes to protect the honey.

I wipe the tears that start to form around my eyes.
You O.K.? Hannah asks.

I’m O.K., just the music makes think
about things that I think about far too often.

Hannah frowns slightly.
Well would you like it to stop?

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