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Grandfather Clocks

from Rock Just a Little by Owen Plant & Brother Vic

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grandfather clocks, time in two beats
why am I alone father, why must I be?
quiet and discreet; burn with tempered heat?
children are at play and I want to be with them in the streets

hey there big man framed in the clouds
I am tired of how strong and proud you are
turning away, turning ‘round when I ask you what it’s all about

walking back and forth, to and fro
I believe that’s from the Book of Job
pacing like a lion, defending my pride
don’t look too long upon me
don’t cross the line!

I am a siren calling from the deep, begging for mercy to stand me on my feet
I come to share a song, one minute on the waves then gone
sailors pay me with their lives, I put these pennies in the jar
and I know that they want to meet with me
and though there’s so much tragedy in the method that they chose
still feel it’s better that we not meet on the shore

walking back and forth, to and fro
I believe that’s from the Book of Job
pacing like a lion, defending my pride
don’t look too long upon me
don’t cross the line!

spheres are buzzing with a sound
rattling, rolling and the source can’t be found
just underneath, hey, just out of reach
stop watching TV, listen, stop tapping your feet

if we concentrate I am sure we can find the cause of uneasiness in the heart of mine
turning away from father time with one word on my lips and that word is “why”

walking back and forth, to and fro
I believe that’s from the Book of Job
pacing like a lion, defending my pride
don’t look too long upon me
don’t cross the line!

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from Rock Just a Little, released June 5, 2005

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Owen Plant & Brother Vic Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Jamaican-Born, Singer/Songwriter/Performer Owen Plant's style is reminiscent of artists from the '70s, old-time reggae groups and contemporary acoustic artists. His laid back, soothing and delicately honed vocals and songwriting are the center pieces of his sound.

His forthcoming LP, “I Was on the Moon” is his most ambitious in scope. It is slated for release early summer 2016. ... more

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