Souvenir

by rob joass

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When an old friend tracks you down, and you wish they hadn't.
From the album Pencarrow due for release March 2019.

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Souvenir
(Rob Joass 2017)

Welcome, it’s good to see you here. I’m glad you’re still alive.
Well now, you haven’t changed a bit, you’ve still got those bloodshot eyes.

You used to be all “Death or Glory!” now you live in purgatory
Dreaming of the day you’ll make it clear.
Here’s your souvenir.

Welcome, it’s good to see your face. you sure put me in my place.
And let’s pretend in spite of all the hell, that I’d still wish you well.

The first few years of letting go were harder than you’ll ever know.
Did I write a song for you? Well yes my dear, here’s your souvenir.

Now you’re tripping over 4 leaf clovers, coming down again.

Welcome. Now when you fall asleep, do you just fall in a heap?
A puppet whose string have been cut down, smiling like a frown.
Wondering where your life went. you used to be so unrepentant.
These days you just dream of going clear.

While you’re tripping over 4 leaf clovers, coming down again.

Welcome. It’s good to see you here. Now here’s your souvenir.
Here’s your souvenir.

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released November 19, 2018
Rob Joass - vocals guitar
Hamish Graham - drums, vocals
Murray Costello - bass
Alan Norman - accordion

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