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Written by Bill Mallonee for Irving Music, Inc., Allegiance Music, Russachugama Music and CyBrenJoJosh (BMI) ©1995

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yeah i've always wandered by this riverside
i've always wondered what it's like to be more than alive
yeah the boss man says "i'd advise you resist"
i just nod my head and look off in the distance

these days i never go out looking much
or feeling my best
i'm sorry this stuff
it clings to my flesh

one is men's hearts that are failing for fear
two see the carnage strewn on the shore
three are the life boats full to capacity
four is there room for just one more
five you will feel like the great wallenda
six as he stepped out over tallulah gorge
seven i will bind myself to the truth
and speak it like balaam's ass once more
say yeah life boats are burning

she said it's days like today that make me know God is near
said it matter of fact said it so sincere
well he's got your eyes and he's got my ears
hope he sees what you see
hope he ears what i hear

the statue of liberty i could just stand and stare at her
i've always heard that sports builds character
masses and multitudes mumbling their parts
dying come crawling with holes in their hearts

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from Blister Soul (1995), released May 23, 1995

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Bill Mallonee

Bill Mallonee is an Americana artist w/ 80 plus albums over a 30 year career. Voted by Paste Music Magazine #65 in their "Top 100 Living Songwriters" poll. He was the
founding member of Vigilantes of Love. He has worked with Mark Heard, Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris, & Peter Buck from REM.
His most recent work, "Lead On, Kindly Light" is a 23song double Cd released Feb 2020.
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