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After the Big One

from Altered States by Sun-Pinned Leaves

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lyrics

When the big one hit
In 1906
San Francisco was my home
But insurance firms
Pay out on fire not earthquake
So I burnt my home down for those worms
When they threw out my claim
I made my way
Down coast on foot but after just a day
I stole a horse in San Jose
And food along the way
And picked the purse of a very trusting lady

She asked me where I’m from
I said I’m a survivor of the big one
I got no cares
And nothing scares
Cos I’m a survivor of the big one

In Carmel by the sea
I joined an artist colony
And tried to make my living selling paintings
And I paint a fence or two
And pick a pocket or two
Anything I can to bring the rent in

Now just last week
The Sheriff came to speak
To me about some missing money
From a house near me
On Monte Verde Street
I said maybe the claimant is a phoney

He asked me where I’m from…
I said I’m a survivor of the big one
I got no cares
And nothing scares
Cos I’m a survivor of the big one

I’m tired of stealing prize
From scamming cheating wives
And dealing dirty hands at poker
Know one day I’ll get caught
So I guess I really ought
To practice making peace with my maker

When he asks me where I’m from
I’ll say I’m a survivor of the big one
I got no cares
And nothing scares
Cos I’m a survivor of the big one

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from Altered States, released August 6, 2022
Words and Music: Chris Brown and Neil Faulkner

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Christopher Brown and Neil Faulkner are an established song writing partnership whose prolific output has resulted in six full albums being released in 48 months.

Melody and intellectually perceptive lyrics combine with a myriad of Americana -influenced musical styles to produce some memorable and enduring works. ... more

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