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© 1983 Words by Maya Bohnhoff / Music by Jeff Bohnhoff

I've traveled far I've traveled wide
I've sifted through the earth; I've searched the sky
Seeking the fairest Flower that grows --the Persian Rose

The hour is late, the world's asleep.
In darkness I see the Rose and my heart weeps.
But still that fragrance draws me to the bower -- the Persian Flower
The Persian Rose

Tell me, have you seen it?
Tell me, have you touched it?
Tell me in what garden does it grow?
I tell you, I must have it. I must make it mine.
You think me a madwoman sifting through the sand.
Oh no, those are rose petals in my hands.
God, is there no mercy?
Now my restless journey leads me to a wall.
I scale the fearful height; I slip and fall.
But when I open up my eyes,
A Garden surrounds me -- Paradise.
And here at the end of my troubled path, it grows -- The Persian Rose.

I've traveled far; I've traveled wide.
I've sifted through the earth; I've searched the sky.
To lose the world and gain a soul.
Tumble to my knees; rise to the goal.
Oh, the madman and the lover surely know
They must fall who would embrace the Rose.

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from Manhattan Sleeps, released July 1, 2002
Maya Bohnhoff - Vocals
Jeff Bohnhoff - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Keyboards

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Jeff and Maya Bohnhoff San Jose, California

Jeff and Maya have an identity crisis. Their music is sometimes uproariously funny parody (like their spot-on "Bohemian Rhapsody" parody "Midichlorian Rhapsody", or hauntingly beautiful, like "Road to Jerusalem" or "Manhattan Sleeps". One way or another, their music will create strong emotions. Jeff and Maya have been creating music together since 1979, and plan to continue for some time to come. ... more

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