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I Rode a Raft From Illinois

from Trench Digging During Peacetime by Left-Handed 2nd Baseman

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I rode a raft from Illinois
all the way to Delacroix
there i spent a night in jail, where I was told a tale of a holy grail
So I figured Id make that my next move

first man in my crew was Billy Reed
his pops told him about the grail and he told me
he said it was near the border north of all the Aztec slaughter
buried where the dirt bled darkest red


And I can never get along with anybody for too long
because they dont hear a word I say
but want me to say it anyway

Oh I know that it's a lonely road
But it's the only one that takes you home

keep on headin west i say!
i know we’ll make the coast any day
i heard it’s beautiful this time of year
and you can forget the crimes that drove you there
for that last little stretch before they catch back up to you

but one day Billy Reed said he didnt believe
he'd been forty days in the desert and he's looking for sleep
i told him no worries im in no hurry, some things best stay buried
and me anyway im just looking for me

Chorus

so me i keep heading out
some days im headed west at nights I'm south
but one day i hit the coast, kiss the sand
and strip my clothes, I will be finally free
and yet alone

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from Trench Digging During Peacetime, released January 25, 2018

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Left-Handed 2nd Baseman Rochester, New York

LH2B is the creation of singer/songwriter/producer Fran Broderick. Fusing diverse influences ranging from folk to soul to synthpop, the result is stirring anthems and tender ballads, anchored by Broderick’s captivating lyrics. Band: FB (vox, rhythm and lead guitars), Zak Mendoza (Drums), Dan Carter (Bass), Shane Kelsen (keys), Ben Rossi (rhythm gtr, synth), Brendan Simms (trombone, back vox) ... more

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