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Burden Song

from Pork Etiquette by Baked Shrimp

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lyrics

I was born in a little town at the edge of Illinois
Two good folks who fed me well and raised a proper boy
A simple life with simple needs just an acre farm and calf to feed
But little did I know what was next

Took my life away from a ripe young age
I know I know the burden song
Never had to bills to pay
Never reached the marriage
I know I know the burden song

Friends from near and far shared my last night on the town
Had a couple of drinks only smiles all around
Reflecting on the better days times when life was just a game
But hours passed and eventually it was time to say goodnight

Boarded the one way plane
A ticket to a foreign place
I know I know the burden song
No more comfy shirt
Just clothes to be worn in dirt
I know I know the burden song

Well I was brought to be a child who was brought to be a man
Not brought to be a soldier fighting wars as far as Japan
And a child that's brought from lovin' knows only how to love
So when the man's told to do a killin', love is all he's thinking of

I would write home twice a day
Thinking that I might be saved
But help was never on the way
If I had the will to breathe
I would get down on my knees and beg
To live in peace

A random number drawn
And in about a month you're gone
I know I know the burden song
What about those who ach
What's the prize for the price they pay
I know I Know the burden song

I fall down screaming
I know that this is the ending
Face to face with someone I don't even know
A life lead to misery
A dried root on the chicory
Is all I have for it to show

I never met Mary Jane
I never kissed in the pouring rain
I know I know the burden song
I never had a job to do
I never saw such a gorgeous view
I know I know the burden song

Well I was brought to be a child who was brought to be a man
Not brought to be a soldier fighting wars as far as Japan
And a child that's brought from lovin' knows only how to love
So when the man's told to do a killin', love is all he's thinking of

Well I was brought to be a child who was brought to be a man
Not brought to be a soldier fighting wars as far as Japan
And a child that's brought from lovin' knows only how to love
So when the man's told to do a killin', love is all he's thinking of

©℗ Jared Cowen 2022

credits

from Pork Etiquette, released January 7, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Jared Cowen

Guitars/Vocals - Jared Cowen
Bass - Scott Reill
Drums - Jager Soss
Keyboards - Nick Rufolo

Co-Produced by Nick Rufolo and Michael Rufolo from The Brothers Nylon
Co-Produced by Anthony Cimino at Mojo Music Studio
Co-Produced by Baked Shrimp

Recording Engineer: Michael Rufolo
Recorded at The Brothers Nylon studio in Patchogue, NY

Mixed and Mastered by Anthony Cimino at Mojo Music Studio in Franconia, NH

©℗ Baked Shrimp 2022
All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

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