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Worn​-​out American Dream Single ft Kevin Herron

by SomeRiseSomeFall ft Kevin Herron

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A re-working by SomeRiseSomeFall ft Kevin Herron of the Jimmy LaFave classic of empathy for the down-trodden and the importance of principles vs money. While the title references his home-country the dream is as worn out in Irealnd as it is in America. Be Kind, be of service and show kindness, compasion and empathy

lyrics

I see no refuge for the weary
I see no handouts for the poor
I see no sense of satisfaction
On all the ones who just endure

All the slings and arrows slandered
Against the face of the poor man's dream
Where the rich circle in like vultures
Picking all their pockets clean

Don't you give me your phony smile
Don't you tell me no more rules
How many people will you trample down
Before you're finally through?

Come on face the situation
All the sadness that it brings
Got me lost inside the shuffle of
A worn out American dream

Give me no more TV preachers
Give me no more racist attitudes
Politicians, politicians, I've got nothing left for you

I'm within my global vision
You see, my feelings are my own
The Good Book says the days are numbered
So I'm turning towards my home

Take away your evil money
I won't join in your game
To myself I will be true
To myself I will remain

Come on face your situation
It's just as desperate as it seems
You got us lost inside the shuffle of
Your worn out American dream

I see no refuge for the weary
I see no handouts for the poor
I see no sense of satisfaction
On all the ones who must endure

All the slings and arrows slandered
Against the face of the poor man's dream
All the rich circle in like vultures
Picking every pocket clean

Don't you give me your phony smile
Don't you tell me one more rule
How many lambs must you slaughter
Before you're finally through?

Come on, face the situation
And all the sadness that it brings
You've got us lost inside the shuffle of
Your worn out American dream

You've got me caught up in the madness of
Your worn out American dream

You've got me lost inside the sadness of
Your worn out American dream

credits

released December 21, 2020
Kevin Herron: Vocals Acoustic & Lead Guitar
Dylan Howe: Bass, piano and keyboards
Fionn-Hennessy Hayes: Drums and percussion
Keelan Kenny: Pedal Steel

Produced by Brian Casey @ Wavefield Recording Studios, Clonakilty
Mastered by Richard Dowling at Wav Mastering Limerick

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SomeRiseSomeFall Ireland

SomeRiseSomeFall is a community of songwriters, musicians and creatives based in Cork. It brings together artists such as John Blek, Rowan, Anna Mitchell, Kevin Herron, Marlene Enright with producer Brian Casey, to interpret & reimagine songs for unique new recordings.

Their forthcoming album titled ‘No Simple Highway’ looks at loss, grief and enduring love and the transformative powers of music ... more

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