the spoon man, well he plays the spoons
and the flutist he plays the flute
the conductor strikes up the band
the audience is now giving them a hand
the girl sits quietly alone
and everybody plays their role
now the lover seduces the girl
and the night watchman delivers his pearls
as the priest now stands and delivers the rites
the audience yawns making plans for the night
and the man quietly waits for the throne
and everybody plays their role
as the solider acts out another truth
the lawyers dips his pen while bending the rules
the lovers fall asleep now hand-in-hand
a man they make fierce will he stand
cause it’s a long way down
and the dog quietly waits for his bone
and everybody plays their role
as the man-child stares down the well
as the sunlight dims, southbound goes his trail
the sound of an orchestra
the curtain draws near
so it goes, so it goes from here
the ditch digger fills up the hole
and everybody plays their role
West Virginia trio showcase strident country rock anchored in bold, anthemic songcraft and deliciously twangy tones. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 18, 2024