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A Slave To The Song

from The Rhythm And The Rhyme by Boss Caine

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For Mark Wynn.

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A slave to the song

A scenario’s unfolding right before my very eyes
Of a gentleman unyielding before he’s satisfied
He’s got his mind upon the job, he’s got his eyes fixed on the prize
He’s got his ass out on the road now
He’s not about to be denied
When he knows there’s something out there, it’s just waiting to be found
Even with it’s weight on his shoulders this old world can’t keep him down

Chorus
He’s a song machine like you’ve never seen
He’s as real as the day is long
And he might be a master of his craft
But he’s still a slave to the song

Well I’ve seen the look in his eyes, sometimes joy, sometimes surprise
At the noises he makes with that guitar when his fingers really fly
You can call it fate or fortune, you can call it what you want to
You can genuinely tell it’s what he was put on this Earth to do

Chorus

He’s played in bands that were better for it, but that’s not where his heart was at
So he found his own voice, followed his own path, and went wherever he was led by that
There’s been those who’ve tried to change him, but he’s master of his destiny
And he knows just what he’s doing, and he’s never done wrong by me
So I love him like a brother, and though he’s years younger than me
The times I bow down to his wisdom now happen more and more frequently

Chorus

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from The Rhythm And The Rhyme, released October 16, 2012
Written by Daniel Lucas

Daniel Lucas: Vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
Dave Keegan: Electric guitar
Paddy Berry: Double bass
Sam Forrest (Nine Black Alps/Sorry Kisses): Piano, backing vocals
Martyn Fillingham (…and the hangnails): Electric guitar, percussion

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“Stunning UK talent!!!….Really something!!!” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2

“a wonderful story teller…a combination of vocal honey and masterful yet understated musicianship….pretty much flawless!” Soundsphere Magazine

"certainly amongst the best of the British takes on American roots music" - FlyinShoes.ning.com

"Great stuff" - Arlo Guthrie

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