Lyrically Speaking....

[lolapunk]

Bright Eyes, Maeve? Really? Impressive...

Ok, I gotta do it - Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul, and Mary

Puff, the magic dragon
Lived by the sea
And frolicked in the AUTUMN MIST
In a land called Honah Lee

Little Jackie Paper
Loved that rascal Puff
And brought him
Strings and sealing wax
And other fancy stuff, oh

Puff the magic dragon
etc etc etc

Together, they would travel
On a boat with billowed sail
Jackie kept a lookout
Perched on Puff's gigantic tail

Noble kings and princes
Would bow whene'er they came
Pirate ships would lower their flag
When Puff roared out his name, oh

Puff the magic etc

A dragon lives forever
But not so little boys
Painted wings and giant's rings
Make way for other toys

One grey night it happened
Jackie Paper came no more
And Puff, that mighty dragon
He ceased his fearless roar

His head was bent in sorrow
Green scales fell like rain
Puff no longer went to
Play along the cherry lane

Without his life-long friend
Puff could not be brave
So Puff that mighty dragon
Sadly slipped into his cave, oh

Puff etc etc etc


What is this song really about again?
new word - mist

[mabd]

lolapunk said:

Bright Eyes, Maeve? Really? Impressive...

LMAO, Dr. Da Li Lo La AndPunkson. I ain't that hip. I only knew about Oberst/Bright Eyes because a kid named Maria Taylor hangs with him. I know Taylor cause she and another woman started a band in Athens GA. And she could be a good piano player if she lost the need to be so pop and "deep."

I'll see your PP&M and raise you a Joan Baez.

Hitchhiker's Song
Joan Baez

When the mist rolls in on Highway One
like a curtain to the day
A thousand silhouettes hold out their thumbs
and I see them and I say
You are my children
my sweet children
I am your poet.

With hair just like the burning tree of Moses
the girl beside you is your twin
Behind your fiery make-up you should know this
I am your sister, I am your kin, your flesh and kin
I'll write this tune
in matching phrases
just to show it

You are the orphans in an age
of no tomorrows
and with your walking you wage a war
against the sorrows
Your fathers left you
a row to hoe
and you'll hoe it.

If I could write you easy directions
on a list
you would not read it, you could not see it
for the mist
Besides my pen is
very righteous
and I know it.

So walk to the edges of a dying kingdom
There's one more summer just around the bend
The amber in your smile is brave and winsome
for though your highway has no end, it never ends
There is still the sky
the windy cliff
and the sea below it
I'd take an angel's ram horn trumpet
and I'd blow it
I'd blow it.

next word: BEND
Maeve, the lunatic ravin' yet again

[fallenangel]

Tears In Heaven ~ Eric Clapton

would you know my name
if i saw you in heaven?
would you feel the same
if i saw you in heaven?
i must be strong and carry on
'cause i know i don't belong here in heaven...

would you hold my hand
if i saw you in heaven?
would you help me stand
if i saw you in heaven?
i'll find my way through night and day
'cause i know i just can't stay here in heaven...

time can bring you down, time can bend your knees
time can break your heart, have you begging please...

beyond the door there's peace i'm sure
and i know there'll be no more tears in heaven...

next word: BEGGING

[Siren]

I left you this morning
Couldn't take any more...
You laughed and DARED me to walk out the door...
You said that I'd come back
You knew what I'd do
And you know you were right
'Cause I'm back here tonight
BEGGING to you

from "Begging To You" by Marty Robbins

next: dared (dare)

[mabd]

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Arlen and Harburg

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

next word: BEHIND
Maeve

[lolapunk]

The Gospel According To Darkness - Jane Siberry (now known as Sheeba) (?)

I know there's a place that you call your own
and you're safe and warm and you feel like you're home
and the peace of it and the faith involved
and you go to say...but there's no need to explain it
still you try
and then you see
that it's okay
you're on your own

I see you lookin' around
at the people on the street
well, things aren't what they seem
if you push them hard enough
you'll find that most of them
do not feel worthy of love
now how did this come to be?

oh, my sweet sweet darlin'
yes?
look at me
you're telling me you can't pierce
the darkness into the light?
yes
can you see me?
no, I cant...
can you see the figure standing on your right?
nobody. it's just darkness...
it's just darkness...
come on, I know you understand.
I'm trying...

love, will you let us know when it's time
when we can leave this DARKNESS BEHIND?

oh, my sweet sweet darlin'...
wait...
what? you know when you open up your eyes?
oh, I'm afraid there wont be anyone there
I'm beaming you all this light
wait.
something's happening...
who is it?
I'm holding my sweet mama in my arms
is she dying?
no, I think she's just been born
and she looks so... sweet...
and she looks so... hopeful
and she looks so... trusting
she doesn't know how hard...

I know there's a place
that you call your own
and you're safe and warm
and you feel like you're home

I see you lookin' around
at the people on the street
well, things aren't what they seem
if you push them hard enough
you'll find that most of them
do not feel worthy of love
now how did this come to be?

I know there's a place that you call your own



darkness

[fallenangel]

I Will Remember You ~ Sarah Mclachlan

I'm so afraid to love you
But more afraid to lose
Clinging to a past that doesn't let me choose
Once there was a darkness
Deep and endless night
You gave me everything you had, oh you gave me light

And I will remember you, will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
Weep not for the memories

next word : REMEMBER

[dag614]

Walking to New Orleans
Fats Domino

This time, I'm WALKING to New Orleans.
I'm walking to New Orleans.
I'm gonna need two pair of SHOES,
When I get through walking these blues,
When I get back to New Orleans.
I've got my suitcase in my hand.
Now, ain't that a shame?
I'm leaving here today,
Yes, I'm going back home to stay.
Yes, I'm walking to New Orleans.
You used to be my honey
Til you spent all my money.
No use for you to cry,
I'll see you by and by.
Cause I'm walking to New Orleans.
I've got no time for talking.
I've got to keep on walking.
New Orleans is my home.
That's the reason why I'm goin.'
Yes, I'm walking to New Orleans.
I'm walking to New Orleans.

shoes

Sister Trout

[xenavirgin]

Welcome to the party Sister Trout!
Nice song that.
And my reply for shoes has got to be Elvis.

Blue Suede Shoes

Well it's a one for the money,
Two for the show,
Three to get ready now go cat go and don't cha,
Step on my blue suede shoes.
You can do anything but stay off of my blue suede shoes.

Well you can knock me down,
Step on my face,
Slander my name all over the place.
Do anything that you wanna do,
But ah ha honey lay off of them shoes and don't cha,
Step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but stay off of my blue suede shoes.

Well you can rob my house,
Steal my car,
Drink my liquor from an old fruit jar,
Do anything that you wanna do,
But ah ha honey lay off of them shoes and don't cha,
Step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but stay off of my blue suede shoes.

Well it's a...blue blue, blue suede shoes baby,
Blue blue, blue suede shoes honey,
Blue blue, blue suede shoes darlin'
Blue blue, blue suede shoes,
Well you can do anything but stay off of my blue suede shoes.

Step

XV

[Siren]

There's a wondrous sight and a joyful sound
Every Christmas Eve in a western town
Gather up the kids, all the friends and family
'Cause the holly's hung and the CANDLE's bright
They're tuning up the fiddles on a moonlit night
Roll back the rug so we can two-STEP 'round the Christmas tree

from "Two-Step 'Round The Christmas Tree" by Suzy Bogguss

next: candle

[xenavirgin]

Although I think the original Marilyn Monroe version is better, this one has a special place in my heart. I was on the route the funeral cortege took in London on the day of her funeral. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, this catylist for such a mass outpouring of grief. The shared experience of 25000 people in Hyde Park afterward as well. It's something I will never forget.


Candle In The Wind (Princess Diana Tribute)

Goodbye England's rose
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart
You called out to our country
And you whispered to those in pain
Now you belong to heaven
And the stars spell out your name

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend never will

Loveliness we've lost
These empty days without your smile
This torch we'll always carry
For our nation's golden child
And even though we try
The truth brings us to tears
All our words cannot express
The joy you brought us through the years

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall you
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend never will

Goodbye England's rose
May you ever grow in our hearts
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart
Goodbye England's rose
From a country lost without your soul
Who'll miss the wings of your compassion
More than you'll ever know

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And you footsteps will always fall you
Along England's greenest hills
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend never will


Compassion

[Phalon]

Just Stop ~ Disturbed

Just stop enough of the limitless critical comments on my life
Just stop the judgment and all of your pseudo-involvement in my life
Step back a moment, and look at the miracle starting in our life
Don't stop the moment, and let the incredible happen knowing that

All that you want is to criticize
Something for nothing
And all that I want is forgiveness one more time
To be the best in the world

Just stop with all of your little deliberate problems with my life
Enough of all the crippling, terrible pain we feel inside
Step back a moment, remember how the miracle started in our life
Take back the torment; I won't be enjoying this moment knowing that

All that you want is to criticize
Something for nothing
And all that I want is forgiveness one more time
I know that
All that we want is to feel inside
Some kind of comfort
And all that we've done
We can hide
We'll be the best in the world

All I ever wanted was to be a real source of compassion
From the moment that we found ourselves drowning
All I ever wanted was to be a real source of compassion
From the moment that we found ourselves drowning

All that you want is to criticize
Something for nothing
And all that I want is forgiveness one more time
I know that
All that we want is to feel inside
Some kind of comfort
And all that we've done
We can hide
We'll be the best in the world
We'll be the best in the world
Just stop enough of the limitless critical comments on my life
Just stop the judgment and all of your pseudo-involvement in my life

Next word: limitless

[Siren]

The one I love is knocking at my door,
With the kind of look I never saw before.
He said: "Hey, baby, you and me."
Nothing like knowing when it's time to leave.

Took a listen to his advice,
Thought about it once but I didn't think twice.
I packed my life in a paper sack,
Don't miss nothing that I never had.

This old car's our limousine,
Riding on hope, living on dreams.

Don't wanna know nothing about reading the map.
We're making it up as we go.
Final destination, "Don't look back",
'Cause when you're SHOOTING the dice, you just TUMBLE and roll.

from "Tumble & Roll" by Carolyn Dawn Johnson (love CDJ!)

next: SHOOTING

[lolapunk]

from The River - Bruce Springsteen

I got a job working construction
For the Johnstown Company
But lately, there ain't been much work
On ACCOUNT of the economy

Now all them things that seemed so important
Well, mister, they VANISHED right into the air
Now I just act like I don't remember
Mary acts like she don't care


vanished

[xenavirgin]

Ooh,Ooh. This was the first song Jane and I danced to.

KLF also known as JAM (Justified Ancients of MuMu)

Couldn't find the rest of the lyrics but these are the best anyway.


"They're justified and they're ancient, and they drive an icecream van."

I was tempted to go with icecream, but settled for:

Justified

XV

[Phalon]

One ~ Creed

Affirmative may be justified, take from one give to another
The goal is to be unified; take my hand, be my brother
The payment silenced the masses sanctified by oppression
Unity took a back seat, sliding further in regression

One, oh One, the only way is One

I feel angry; I feel helpless, want to change the world
I feel violent; I feel alone, don't try and change my mind
Society blind by color, why hold down one to raise another
Discrimination now on both sides; seeds of hate blossom further

The world is heading for mutiny, when all we want is unity
We may rise and fall, but in the end we meet our fate together

Affirmative

[lolapunk]

On a Foggy Night - Tom Waits

on a foggy night, an abandoned road
in a twilight mirror mirage
with no indication of a service station
or an all night garage, I was misinformed
I was misdirected cause the interchange
never intersected leaving me MAROONED
beneath a bloodshot moon
all upon a foggy night, on a foggy night
an abandoned road, in a blurred brocade
collage, is that a road motel?
I can't really tell, is that what you
might call some kind of a vacancy lodge
cause there's no consolation, what
kind of situation to be aimlessly skewed
amidst a powder blue?
no tell tail light clue
spun like the spell you spin
this precarious PANDEMONIUM
I'm stranded, all upon a foggy night
all upon a foggy night
on a foggy night


marooned

[lolapunk]

I was going to go with "For The Roses" from Joni and her line of lilac sprays but didn't have much more time than to think I should. That Siouxsie song you referenced reminds me how much I liked her stuff; I should get it out and listen.

This if from a Snoop song covered by The Gourds, a really fun folky remake of 'Gin and Juice'.

Rollin down the street
smokin indo
sippin on gin and JUICE
Laid back
with my mind on my money
and my money on my mind

Later on that day
My homey Dr. Dre
He came by with a gang of Tanqueray
And a fat ass J
of some bubonic CHRONIC
you know it made me choke
It ain't no joke
I had to back up off of it
Set my cup of gin down


chronic

[Siren]

I have often walked down this street before;
But the PAVEMENT always stayed beneath my feet before.
All at once am I several stories high.
Knowing I'm on the STREET where you live.

from "On The Street Where You Live", recorded by probably hundreds of people. I'll go with the Vic Damone version.

[fallenangel]

Pavement Cracks ~ Annie Lennox

The city streets are wet again with rain
But I'm walkin' just the same
Skies turn to the usual grey
When you turn to face the day
And love don't show up in the pavement cracks
All my water colours fade to black
I'm goin' nowhere and I'm ten steps back
All my dreams have fallen flat

(Love don't show in the pavement cracks
There will be no turning back)

next word : CRACKS

[Phalon]

Ah...that fine whine...

Like A Stone ~ Audioslave

On a cobweb
Afternoon
In a room full of emptiness
By a freeway
I confess I was lost in the pages
Of a book
Full of death
Reading how we'll die alone
And if a god will lay to rest
Anywhere we want to go

In your house
I long to be
Room by room
Patiently
I'll wait for you there
Like a stone
I'll wait for you there
Alone

And on my death bed
I will pray
To the gods and the angels
Like a pagan
To anyone who will take me to heaven
To a place
I recall
I was there so long ago
The sky was bruised
The ground was bled
And there you led me on

In your house
I long to be
Room by room
Patiently
I'll wait for you there
Like a stone
I'll wait for you there
Alone
Alone

On and on I read
Till the day was gone
And I sat in regret
For all the things I've done
For all that I've blessed
And all that I've wronged
In dreams until my death
I will wonder on

In your house
I long to be
Room by room
Patiently
I'll wait for you there
Like a stone
I'll wait for you there
Alone
Alone

Next word: cobweb

[Siren]

After supper we'd sit around the fire
The old folks'd sit and chew
Pa would talk about the farm and the war
Granny'd sing a ballad or two
And I'd sit and listen and watch the fire
Till the COBWEBS filled my head
Next thing I know I'd wake up in the morning
In the middle of the old FEATHER bed

from "Grandma's Feather Bed" by John Denver

next: feather

[Siren]

After supper we'd sit around the fire
The old folks'd spit and chew
Pa would talk about the farm and the war
And Granny'd sing a ballad or two
And I'd sit and listen and watch the fire
Till the COBWEBS filled my head
Next thing I know I'd wake up in the morning
In the middle of the old FEATHER bed

from "Grandma's Feather Bed" by John Denver

next: feather

[Phalon]

Remember this song? These are the traditional folk lyrics; the author is unknown.

The Green Grass Grows All Around

There was a tree
(There was a tree)
All in the wood
(All in the wood)
The prettiest tree
(The prettiest tree)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the tree in a hole
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around


And on that tree
(And on that tree)
There was a limb
(There was a limb)
The prettiest limb
(The prettiest limb)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.


And on that limb
(And on that limb)
There was a branch
(There was a branch)
The prettiest branch
(The prettiest branch)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the branch on the limb,
And the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.


And on that branch
(And on that branch)
There was a nest
(There was a nest)
The prettiest nest
(The prettiest nest)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the limb,
And the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.


And in that nest
(And in that nest)
There was an egg
(There was an egg)
The prettiest egg
(The prettiest egg)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the egg in the nest,
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the limb,
And the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.


And in that egg
(And in that egg)
There was a bird
(There was a bird)
The prettiest bird
(The prettiest bird)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the bird in the egg,
And the egg in the nest,
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the limb,
And the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.


And on that bird
(And on that bird)
There was a wing
(There was a wing)
The prettiest wing
(The prettiest wing)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the wing on the bird,
And the bird in the egg,
And the egg in the nest,
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the limb,
And the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.


And on that wing
(And on that wing)
There was a feather
(There was a feather)
The prettiest feather
(The prettiest feather)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh,the feather on the wing,
And the wing on the bird,
And the bird in the egg,
And the egg in the nest,
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the limb,
And the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.


And on that feather
(And on that feather)
There was a bug
(There was a bug)
The prettiest bug
(The prettiest bug)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the bug on the feather,
And the feather on the wing,
And the wing on the bird,
And the bird in the egg,
And the egg in the nest,
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the limb,
And the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.


And on that bug
(And on that bug)
There was a germ
(There was a germ)
The prettiest germ
(The prettiest germ)
That you ever did see
(That you ever did see)


Oh, the germ on the bug,
And the bug on the feather,
And the feather on the wing,
And the wing on the bird,
And the bird in the egg,
And the egg in the nest,
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the limb,
And the limb on the tree,
And the tree in a hole,
And the hole in the ground
And the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.

Oh, the green grass grows all around, all around
The green grass grows all around.

Nest word: nest

[Phalon]

Baby, It's Cold Outside ~ Ray Charles

I really can't stay - but baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - but baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

My mother will start to worry - Beautiful words you're humming
And father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well, maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pore

The neighbors might think - But baby it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hairs looks swell

I ought to say no, no, no sir - Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?
I really can't stay - Oh baby don't hold out
Ah but it's cold outside - Baby it's cold outside

I simply must go - But baby it's cold outside
The answer is no - But baby it's cold outside
The welcome has been - How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm - Look out that window at that storm

My sister will be suspicious - God your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips are delicious
Well, mabye just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before

I got to get home - But baby you'd freeze out there
Say, lend me a coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
Why don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?

There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold-out
Ah but it's cold outside - Ah but it's cold outside

Where could you be going
When the wind is blowing
And it's cold outside?

Baby it's cold, cold outside

Next word: Scurry

[dag614]

Boy, I love old musicals. I really like "Oh What A Beautiful Morning" better, but no matter how I tried I couldn't make scurry be in it


The Surrey With The Fringe On Top Lyrics
When I take you out, tonight, with me,
Honey, here's the way it's goin' to be:
You will set behind a team of snow white horses,
In the slickest gig you ever see!

Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry When I take you out in the surrey,
When I take you out in the surrey with the fringe on top!
Watch that fringe and see how it flutters
When I drive them high steppin' strutters.
Nosey pokes'll peek thru' their shutters and their eyes will pop!
The wheels are yeller, the upholstery's brown,
The dashboard's genuine leather,
With isinglass curtains y' can roll right down,
In case there's a change in the weather.
Two bright sidelight's winkin' and blinkin',
Ain't no finer rig I'm a-thinkin'
You c'n keep your rig if you're thinkin' 'at I'd keer to swap
Fer that shiny, little surrey with the fringe on the top!
All the world'll fly in a flurry
When I take you out in the surrey,
When I take you out in the surrey with the fringe on top!
When we hit that road, hell fer leather,
Cats and dogs'll dance in the heather,
Birds and frogs'll sing all together and the toads will hop!
The wind'll whistle as we rattle along,
The cows'll moo in the clover,
The river will ripple out a whispered song,
And whisper it over and over:
Don't you wisht y'd go on forever?
Don't you wisht y'd go on forever?
Don't you wisht y'd go on forever and ud never stop
In that shiny, little surrey with the fringe on the top!
I can see the stars gettin' blurry,
When we drive back home in the surrey,
Drivin' slowly home in the surrey with the fringe on top!
I can feel the day gettin' older,
Feel a sleepy head on my shoulder,
Noddin', droopin' close to my shoulder, till it falls kerplop!
The sun is swimmin' on the rim of a hill;
The moon is takin' a header,
And jist as I'm thinkin' all the earth is still,
A lark'll wake up in the medder.
Hush, you bird, my baby's a-sleepin'!
Maybe got a dream worth a-keepin'
Whoa! you team, and jist keep a-creepin' at a slow clip clop.
Don't you hurry with the surrey with the fringe on the top!

STRUTTERS

[Desire]

Strutter-kiss

I know a thing or two about her
I know shell only make you cry
She'll let you walk the street beside her
But when she wants she'll pass you by
Everybody says shes lookin good
And the lady knows its understood
Strutter

She wears her satins like a lady
She gets her way just like a child
You take her home and she says maybe, baby
She takes you down and drives you wild

Everybody says shes lookin good
And the lady knows its understood
Strutter

I know a thing or two about her
I know shell only make you cry
Shell let you walk the street beside her
But when she wants, shell pass you by

Everybody says shes lookin good
And the lady knows its understood
Strutter
Strutter
Strutter

SATINS

[Mini Mia]

Welcome To Whoosh!
Sister Trout (dag614)!!

Sorry I didn't catch your first post, but I've been busy with two sick parents.

[dag614]

Sorry I didn't catch your first post, but I've been busy with two sick parents

Joxie,
No need to apologize, I know a bit of what you must be going through and my sympathies are certainly with you. I hope things get better for all of you soon.

However, that said, I feel myself properly welcomed. Thank you.

[Siren]

Yes, indeedy, Sister Trout - welcome, welcome!

If tomorrow, all the things were gone
I'd worked for all my life
And I had to start again
With just my children and my wife

I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today
'cause the flag still stands for freedom
And they can't take that away

And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
And gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you
And DEFEND her still today
'cause there ain't no DOUBT I love this land
God bless the USA

from "God Bless The USA" by Lee Greenwood

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