Story Behind The Song
Sitting in a job I hated, wondering what to do. Play the guitar. The lyrics and riffs came to my rescue.
Song Description
Players:
Jim Stewart - guitars & vocal
Craig Abrahamson - drums, percussion, and backup vox
Jaimie Keller - bass
| Song Length |
4:40 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Composed |
Subject |
Existence, Hope |
| Similar Artists |
Tom Petty, The Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I sat down this morning and wrote a long letter
To the mother and the father and my angel kin
I tried not to whine and I tried not to whimper
I just need some help with the straits I?m in
The weak in me wants to hide in the covers
The strong in me wants to fuss and rage
The wise in me wants neither of the other
I just need escape from this Corporate Age
I closed my eyes and sealed up the letter
The stamp I used was a hope and prayer
Standing in the sun I began to feel better
My mind took a breath and my heart did care
The answer came in a pool of water
A shadow ?neath the bank where the Salmon are
An angel singing shows me I oughta
Let the wise man go, just play the guitar
Don?t worry ?bout the time don?t worry ?bout the money
The instrument lives, just let it feel
The love in you will flow like honey
Give yourself up to the wood and steel
Give yourself up
c 2005 by J.R. Stewart (BMI)