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about
'Messenger' touches on the idea of the unconscious connection among humanity.
lyrics
MESSENGER
A mob is making noise outside
A promise made, no need to hide
We’re friends today
Stand tall, salute the flag
My uniform is a tattered rag
I stand away
You see ships arrive from far away
You try to stay alive, send them away
I am a messenger
I am not alone
See the woman in her rags
A metal cart with all her bags
And you turn away
I saw a shadow in the glass
And heard a scream that didn’t last
You laughed it all away
The edge is sharpened now, so cut away
Our eyes stare at the ground, all led astray
But, I am a messenger
And I am not alone
Touch me, watch me
Touch me, watch me
Disappear
Show me, tell me
Show me, tell me
What you hear
I am a messenger
And I am not alone
I am a messenger
And I am not alone
credits
released January 1, 2012
'Messenger'
- written & performed by The J.O.B. (The Jim O'Ferrell Band)
- recorded at The Back Door, Richmond, Va.
- mixed by Rich Stine
- mastered by Jason Crawford
- CD cover art by Craig Corl
- CD cover design/art direction by Ā Creative
- produced by Jim O’Ferrell and Jason Crawford
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