He had a ten ton monkey on his back and oh, Lord
it was bringing him down.
He had built it up with bricks and stones and broken dreams,
he'd collected.
Choking on his existential angst he spit
black rage at the world.
Then he cauterized his wounds with whiskey and tears
of shame.
Drowning Man…
He had a lonely artist's lair where he could
use and abuse himself.
He had built it up with life in mind but got lost
on the way.
Slinging out sarcasm he would shoot down
anyone.
Then he'd sling into a drunken haze and cry tears of shame
Drowning Man
Broken Soul
Stunted Heart
Frightened Boy
Drowning Man…
credits
from Twelve Easy Pieces,
released September 26, 2004
Anne Schaefer - voice, guitar, violin
Scott White - bass
Kelby MacNayr - drums
Daniel Lapp - trumpet
Joby Baker - bass harmonics
Recorded live at St Buryan Church, the latest from Sarah McQuaid is a showcase for the simple power of voice & guitar. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 16, 2021