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Mother Of Earth
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All instruments/vocals/mix are Dyl made... No digital instruments, only acoustic mess (guitars/accordeon/banjo) plus guitars/slide/bass through amps... Song written by Jeffrey Lee Pierce (1982).
Released: 18-Jun-2024
Category: Folk
Application: GarageBand
File type: mp3
File size: 9.2 Mb
Plays: 18
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 2
Weekly downloads: 0
License: Derivative works allowed on iBandstand only; contact artist for permission
Lyrics
I've gone down the river of sadness
I've gone down the river of pain
In the dark, under the wires
I hear them call my name

I gave you the key to the highway
And the key to my motel door
And I'm tired of leaving and leaving
So, I won't come back no more

Oh, my dark-eyed friend
I'm recalling you again
Soft voices that speak nothing
Speak nothing to the end

Oh, Mother of Earth
The blind they call
But, yet stay behind the wall
Their sadness grows like weeds
Upon my thighs and knees

Oh, Mother of Earth
The wind is hot
I tried my best, but I could not
And my eyes fade from me
In this open country
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artist
Like rockabilly?  The slide guitar was a nice add on the tag.  I appreciate this is analog, closer to real music than anything else on this stand!  Lyrics have a hip throwaway feel, a complaint against vacancy and laziness?  "Mother Earth" has lost it's power as a rallying cry?  Simple truth.  Bravo!
 
3 months ago
artist
Good solid music and vocals 
Dyl always enjoy your wonderful tracks 
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻🙌🏼🫶🏻
3 months ago
artist
@Dyl 
This is freakin' AWESOME! 
Puts me in mind of BOTTLE ROCKETS, BLUE MOUNTAIN, and BLOOD ORANGES music.
Raw and gorgeous Dyl. My FAVE by you thus far. (And I like everything I've heard...)
Seven out of five stars bro!
:-)
Latest song: We Will Not Bow
3 months ago
artist
Great song.  Your voice is incredible. Awesome playing.  Everything is as good as it gets.
Latest song: Bad Luck Man
3 months ago
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listener
Dyl, your work is one hell of a great treat to listen to.
your vocals are stand out!!
 
3 months ago
artist
Gritty and Good. Great version of a great song. 
3 months ago
artist
You've got a great gritty voice!
This is a very catchy song. I like it so much!
Latest song: Small Victories
22 days ago
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