They’re burning buildings my great grandfather built.They say the rubble pays for these three generations’ guilt.The banner waves in tatters, as I try and find the wounds.“You’ll never know less than all my love.” My father worked the harbor nets with pride.Fed thirteen kids ’til he was lost in the bloody tide.And the marching boots’ […]
A Songs
Anna’s Lullaby
“As always, this song was inspired by a late night vision/hallucination of angels waltzing. Now it has a chorus and ‘pop sensibilities.’” -From the liner notes of Flyover Land The original title of this song was “A Lullaby On The Occasion Of Anna’s Golden Birthday (With Narcotic Rhapsody).” I’m a dream having nightmares.I’m a dream […]
Angel of Mercy
“This is a song about casual sex and a serious hangover.” -Typical introduction at live gigs Well the fire in the sunriseBurned the bourbon on his brain.Feelin’ empty as his pockets—Borrowed time to spend his love in vain.Then he held her to his breastAnd he tried to remember her name. It was seven years ago,With […]