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Backstory:

Co writer Clare Steffen's lyrical tribute to singer songwriter John Prine was very inspirational for me to put the music to the words-it was a collaborative effort with Clare, Paul DeMarco, Ed Harris and myself.

I think it captures John Prine's spirit and how his true fan base will surely relate to Clare's anecdotes through out the song.

Lyrics:

                                                  
V1
You carried and delivered, Life
stories in a song
From a scream to a whisper
Your feelings were so strong
Sam Stone brought us shivers 
You hoped to change what was
wrong
Seeking perfect balance

V2
More than an old town legend
Life-long best friend, snow or rain
Served your country for a second
Came home to silent pain
Soldiers stories, too tragic,
Some to tell
On their way back from hell
Seeking perfect balance
Perfect balance

Pre-Chorus (Bridge?)
Trees fall for timber
Old people lose their glimmer


Chorus (Spoken word—Bridge)
Social commentary was a tasty
snack
Satire with our TV dinners


A side of humor with a six pack
Attracted all the saints and sinners

---Instrumental Break------

V3
Your words were melancholy
The truth can be that way
Melting like Salvador Dali
Persistence of memory
Your life though your song
Will always stay
To remind us not to sway
Seeking perfect balance
Seeking Perfect balance 

Outro (spoken)
A man of many talents
Perfect balance
Amen