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One Foot In The Grave

from Walking Into Brooklyn by James Tristan Redding

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There's a frame out of focus that I still recognize
With deep, dark circles under the eyes
I can hear someone whisper a song I'd never heard
When I call out a question she doesn't say a word

Sometimes after a rainfall when there's not a soul around
I feel your hand on my shoulder and see your footprints on the ground
Now, I may believe in Jesus but the Devil knows my name
So I know my days are numbered as I watch you walk away

Two nights ago I woke and a silent breath I drew
I lifted up the latch though I did not want to
With an atlas in one hand and a chill beneath my skin
I saw myself break the window and I took it for a spin

Sometimes after a rainfall when there's not a soul around
I feel your hand on my shoulder and see your footprints on the ground
Now, I may believe in Jesus but the Devil knows my name
So I gently kill the headlights and coast toward the lake

I remember the moment when I must have struck a nerve
And your eyes told me sweetly I'd get what i deserve
I guess your name's not important nor the city you were from
But around every corner is the last time I'll ever see the sun

Sometimes after a rainfall when there's not a soul around
I feel your hand on my shoulder and see your footprints on the ground
Now, I may believe in Jesus but the Devil knows my name
So I sleep with one eye open and one foot in the grave

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from Walking Into Brooklyn, track released January 17, 2013
Words and music copyright 2013 by James Tristan Redding. Registered with BMI. All rights reserved.

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James Tristan Redding Nashville, Tennessee

British-American songwriter, singer, audiobook narrator, studio player, Godin Guitars official artist.

Founded global collective www.SongAWeek.org, performance art experience The Under Over: tinyurl.com/uoxuo (song circle underneath a highway) and writing retreat www.TheNashville24.com (annual challenge: write 24 songs in 24 hours).

Cuts by Sarah Harralson, Eli Alger, Emma Gale, David Easterling
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