More Than the Generals

by Foxgloves

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From the Cowboy Bathmat EP (2017)
Recorded in hotels and venues after hours while on a two-week NW tour.

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Pardon my tongue, so twisted and tied
tragedy's diamond is cut from the mine
in history's cave--
the jewel on the crown of your maker
is minimum wage.
The King of Las Vegas has taken control
with a gameshow tie and a hell of a soul
O mister behave-- a man's little hand
on the button is a sight to behold.
But He knows, He knows
He knows more than the generals.
Bring me your tired and bring me your poor
I lift my lamp beside the golden shore--
the ones that yearn to be free-- send them to me.
So march on the roads and march on the sea
through televised games and commercials between--
O sister be brave-- the light
at the end of the tunnel is a forest ablaze.
'Cause He knows, He knows
He knows more than the generals
He knows more than the generals
Liberty baby is on your side
calamity reigns and the sun is on fire
but this your home--
so whisper 'I love you'
and pack us a picnic
the view is eclectic
the soundtrack of misfits
parading for daisies
too hot for the kitchen
so yeah, call me crazy;
they don't know what they're missing.

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released May 17, 2017

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