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The Road

from Strokes of Gold by Joe Wilson

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A song for facing the passage of time.

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THE ROAD

There may have been a time when this would all be fine
But there’s too much on my plate, can’t eat another bite
Of those early morning phone calls or the bills that come as a surprise
Of the broken-hearted sunsets and the pain you can’t hide behind your eyes

I used to be a man who could take this all in stride
I was the one who others would confide
But now I’m feeling run down there’s a nail, a slow leak in the tire
And this road ain’t got no shoulders and I’m getting tired

I don’t mean to put this weight upon your shoulders
I just need to get it out
I’ve heard it said it’s all a part of getting older
But I don’t like the sound of that at all

There may have been a moment when I was tired behind the wheel
When all those moving lights, slowed down and stayed still
And I saw those flashing beacons, and the sirens sang their mournful tune
My eyes fell to the dashboard and all I could think about was you

And how in times of need I’ve always got your shoulder
To lay my head or to cry or to lean
You’ve got your ways that always make the dark space brighter
And things aren’t so bad as they seem

I guess there’ll come a day when this road will do me in
When the asphalt turns to gravel, then to mud, then it ends
I hope I’m still a proud man despite the bruises I got along the road
And I stand a little straighter as I turn to take my leave and go

I don’t mean to put this weight upon your shoulders
I just need to get it out
I’ve heard it said it’s all a part of getting older
But I don’t like the sound of that at all

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from Strokes of Gold, released August 24, 2014
Joe Wilson: vocals, guitar, djembe

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Joe Wilson Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

To say that music moves us is an understatement. Our songs carry us through life’s most crippling moments and imbue our best days with auditory anchor points that allow us to relive cherished moments long after they have passed. Folk and Americana-based songwriter Joe Wilson writes music that recognizes both the tragedies and hope inherent in every human experience. ... more

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