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Dry Land
03:05
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This world can be a muddy place to be
There's millions sitting in shackles in the land of the free
We ship our waste across the sea
and smugly say we're recycling
Theres a lot that can melt a good man down
Or make him want to stick his head in the ground
Oh I don't wanna be stuck in the mud, stuck in the mud, stuck in the mud
I ain't gonna be stuck in the mud, dry land is all I need
There's something eerie about that glowing screen
It'll tell you what you lack and sell you what you need
Americans yelling at TVs
While half the world is breaking its back just to breathe
But I'm tired of fighting fires with a match and gasoline
There is hope for each one of us and every living thing
Oh I don't wanna be stuck in the mud, stuck in the mud, stuck in the mud
I ain't gonna be stuck in the mud, dry land is all I need
There are a billion beautiful things happening each day
And neighbors reaching out a helping hand
No need to be to proud to give quiet thanks or shout out loud
I'm alive and I'm thankful just to be
I'm gonna do what I can to set the captives free
But I must remain humble and know that change starts with me
Oh I don't wanna be stuck in the mud, stuck in the mud, stuck in the mud
I ain't gonna get stuck in the mud, dry land is all I need
But if I get stuck in the mud, stuck In the mud, stuck in the mud
if you see me getting stuck in the mud, please reach on out to me
I don't want to get stuck in the mud, stuck in the mud, stuck in the mud
I ain't gonna be stuck in the mud, dry land is all I need.
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Honey Moons
03:35
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Skoga
03:42
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There's a magical place not far from home
Where the fireflies dance and fawns still roam
A sacred wooded refuge amongst flat farmlands
Where nature still has room to hatch her plans
Dad opens the gate and we drive past a throng
Of Sweet Williams growing to the Whippoorwill's song
We hike to Old Bart's cabin in the valley by the stream
Where trilobites live and the quartzite gleams
We can go for a swim when we're done with our hike
We can fish all day if that's what we'd like
There is so much to explore and so much we can do
Before the barred owl hollers who cooks for you
Papa rings the triangle there's a mess of fish to eat
And a juicy watermelon who will spit the furthest seeds
Then its around the campfire we sit
To enjoy some s'mores and our grandfather's wit
He's spinning us tales of Oink Jackson
The friendly talking pig he met in the big one
The coyotes start to sing and it won't be long
Before us kids are getting drowsy and its time to carry on
Mom and Dad load us carefully into the Astrovan
And we pass through the gate where our journey began
Our home is just a few short miles away
And we'll be back to the Skoga soon someday.
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Top of the Mountain
04:25
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December 30th 2011
I was climbing up the Looking Glass Rock Stairway to Heaven
Dreaming in my mind of someone I would like to meet
Well a few weeks before a wise old lady said to me
Keep doing the things you love to do get out there you will see
You'll find the one your seeking
She's waiting patiently
I started singing folk songs getting closer to the top
Some birds joined in the chorus and we gave it all we got
The sun peeked through the clouds to see what was going on
Then a breeze blew at my back to help me along
Then I was there
At the top of the Mountain
She was there
At the top of the Mountain
And shared the view from heaven with me
I was thinking about leaving but me feet wouldn't let me go
So I stood there staring blankly and well hey what do you know
A young woman asked if I was just staring at the clouds
She said come along with me lets have a look around.
She said her name was Polly she was pretty as can be
She gave me her phone number and said get a hold of me
The next time you go hiking I'll come along with you.
And less that a week later that's just what we'd do.
We hiked on private property in defiance of the law
And walked behind a waterfall from a movie I once saw
We forded a cold river as old folks stared in awe
They gave us some warm mulled wine then we played some guitar
I was there
At the top of the Mountain
She was there
At the top of the Mountain
And shared the view from heaven with me
Well I know I barely know you but you make me feel so nice
I like your sense of humor and your lust for life
I like those tights you wear with the hole around the knee
And gosh I'm sure enjoying your company.
And Polly I will understand if you think me to be much too old
Or not the one to give you warmth in times that you are cold
But if you see in me the things I see in you
Lets run naked through the wilderness and howl at the moon
Yeah I was there
At the top of the Mountain
She was there
At the top of the Mountain
And shared the view from heaven with me.
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Flint & Steel
04:26
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Well I found my honey in the woods
And she's sweeter than that of any bee
Much sweeter than the purest amber syrup
From a Vermont sugar maple tree.
When I first saw her there we shared a blank stare
Wondering what's the other got up their sleeve
And after a few short days of your company
In true love I started to believe.
I found myself always wanting to sit beside you
In class or in the back of the van
Staying up all night or at least I tried to
Just to spend a little more time with you.
So I will be the flint if you will be the steel
Striking up against you is what I long to feel
We'll get the tinder glowing then add some kindling
And be warm next to the fire while we do our thing.
And its been so many years since I've fallen in love
But often I'd pray to the Lord up above
If its your will and she's out there please show me the way
To her open arms and warm heart some day.
On our last night together we finally embraced
We started holding hands and then my lips touched your face
For what felt like forever we shared that little space
Knowing that in a few hours we'd have to leave that place.
So I will be the flint if you will be the steel
Striking up against you is what I long to feel
We'll get the tinder glowing then add some kindling
And be warm next to the fire while we do our thing.
Now I'm back in the north country trying to occupy my time
But I've always got Carolina on my mind
Baby your a firework and I'll be yours if you'll be mine
I hope you had the time of your life
I know I had the time of my life
So I will be the flint if you will be the steel
Striking up against you is what I long to feel
We'll get the tinder glowing then add some kindling
And be warm next to the fire while we do our thing.
It was something unpredictable but in the end it was right
I know I had the time of my life
I hope you had the time of your life
So I will be the flint if you will be the steel
Striking up against you is what I long to feel
We'll get the tinder glowing then add some kindling
And be warm next to the fire while we do our thing
And be warm next to the fire while we do our thing.
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Fishing With My Dad
04:17
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I’ve got my Osh Kosh denim and Iowa Hawkeye t shirt on
Sharing a Cherry Mash with my dad and Greg
We’re driving our yellow pick up through the country
A Prairie Home Companion on the radio
Its Sunday afternoon and church is over
And school will be starting again soon
Its a July ’89 Madison County summer and I’m glad
To be spending this time going fishing with my dad
The crappie are always biting down at Cedar Lake
And the fish at the Skoga know that grasshoppers taste great
Sometimes only chiggers are biting down at the farm pond
But the Middle River catfish keep on floating along
And maybe I’ll catch a big one maybe the fish’ll all be at church
its really not that important to me
‘Cause its a July ’89 Madison County summer and I’m glad
To be spending this time going fishing with my dad.
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Fall
04:00
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8. |
And I Am I Am
04:23
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My love, my child, I hate to see you cry
I wish I could hold you and dry your bright eyes
But I must remain hidden from view
But I’ll always be near, watching over you
And I am, I am, loving you always my little lamb
And I am, I am, always beside you holding your hand
Well somedays are long and somedays are sad
Others are joyful and leave you feeling glad
To share in this life, this great mystery
So try to be thankful for what each day brings
And I am, I am, loving you always my little lamb
And I am, I am, always beside you holding your hand
Someday you’ll join me behind the veil
When you are ready I’ve got so much to tell
Think of me when you long for home
And always remember your never alone
And I am, I am, loving you always my little lamb
And I am, I am, always beside you holding your hand.
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Adieu
03:34
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Well I tried to chase a dragon
But she just kept chasing me
To an altitude of splendor
My lungs weren't meant to breathe
She offered me an escape
From the burdens of this plane
But when I fell she only whispered
Won't you dance with me again
Goodbye my love
I bid you adieu
A love affair if you can call it that
I used you, you used me
We kept each other from the world
Floating dreamily
Well some say you can do no good
And others no harm
Some say you have the power to heal
And others just want you gone
Goodbye my love
I bid you adieu
Though you've always been here for me
My time's best served elsewhere
Time to live amongst the living
Gifts were given to be shared
Well I tried to chase a dragon
But she just kept chasing me
To an altitude of splendor
My lungs weren't meant to breathe
Goodbye my love
I bid you adieu.
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10. |
Big Heavy World
04:28
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We each have our own share of struggle
And we've tasted our fair share of strife
But we all share the option as to whether
We let those things control our lives
Backs bent from bearing the baggage
We lug around each day
Its done no good to hold onto
Some things best given away
Its a big heavy world
And I'll try with all my might
To do what I feel in my heart is right
Its a big heavy world, I'll be light
The idea is simple
But a mindset so hard to change
I'll argue having been there its worth the fight
Its a big heavy world, I'll be light
There's magic in the mundane I promise
Lift a stone and you will find life there
Walk upon the path less traveled
And seek new ways to share
Its a big heavy world
And I'll try with all my might
To do what I feel in my heart is right
Its a big heavy world, I'll be light.
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Will Schmitt Iowa City, Iowa
Will is a captivating performer who lights up the room with his humor and songs.
His music has a
dreamy indie folk vibe, settling somewhere between the cinematic musings of Gregory Alan Isakov and suitcase stomping of Shakey Graves.
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