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Magnolia Tree

from Traveler by Andrew McKnight

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about

The 90’s corporate attitude towards a throwaway workforce is enough to send a country boy like me running for cover. May my children not have to know this way of life.

lyrics

Words & music A. McKnight, ©1995 Waves of Mountains/Catalooch Music, BMI

Verse 1
Take me out coach, put another better man in
Can’t wear this uniform, can’t keep up with this runnin’
There’s another suit in line, walkin’ through the door
Shiny briefcase in his hand, an unsuspecting corporate whore

Verse 2
Ah they pay me well, that’s for sure, but let’s set the record straight
A balding fat man in a tie, well that’s someone else’s fate
I don’t know where it went wrong but this ain’t how it’s supposed to be
I put my faith in God and the shade of this old Magnolia tree

Chorus
Can’t keep running all the time, like some assembly line
This way of life ain’t mine, it ain’t where I come from
Gotta get it out by five, this ain’t no way to stay alive
I’m gonna ditch this jive, where I come from

Verse 3
Do the suburban commute, hey that guy’s got a laptop at the wheel
Ain’t it funny how a cell phone makes the millions deal
Reengineer, downsize, do whatever it takes
You keep on keepin’ on, I’ll keep reaching for the brakes
Chorus
Lead

Verse 4
I’m going to get back to my roots, rediscover what I’m worth
Worship father sky and love my mother earth

Chorus
This ain’t how it’s supposed to be, it’d be a tragedy, if my kids turned out like me
This is what I believe, and it’s what I must achieve

credits

from Traveler, released August 1, 1995
AM - vocals, guitar, harmony vocals
Darrell Sabourin - electric bass
Matthew Bouley - drums

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Nationally-acclaimed singer/songwriter and guitarist celebrates rural America, weaves masterfully crafted songs, humorous stories and poetic drama into a musical soundscape sketched with shades of Appalachia, tasteful slide and jazzy blues, feisty anthems, and rustic folk. 5 solo CDs heard on many public & community radio, plus NPR "Art of the Song" & "River City Folk" and XM/Sirius. ... more

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