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Children of Men

from Everything's a Phoenix by Jonathan Brinkley

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Before I ever saw the movie of the same title, the words 'children of men' evoked strong feelings in me. So many of us are children of single women, in practice if not in fact, lacking fathers for better or worse. This is a kind of anthem for all those children.

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one sweet song for the children of men
grown up with their mothers
stressed out
stretched thin
when, say when will we finally begin to move out?
we're sorry mom, but our shoulders aren't strong enough
for this door
we're sorry but we can't protect you anymore
there's dirt on our hands
she cursed as she scrubbed
and dubbed dear old daddy a deadbeat
son, you'll be a man soon
just as soon as we find you a sketch of one
one sweet song for the children in men
grown up with their mothers
stressed out
stretched thin
when, say when will we finally begin to come clean?
oh but don't cry, for you've no less direction
than i had when i was your age
all we can do is our chores, our reading and math
as for dreams of our fathers, turn the page
to one sweet song for the children of men
grown up with their mothers
stressed out
stretched thin
when, say when will we finally begin to move out?
we're grateful mom, but our shoulders aren't strong enough to hold this door
we're grateful, and, we won't protect you anymore

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from Everything's a Phoenix, released May 20, 2011
Jonathan Brinkley: Words and Music, Vocals, Guitar

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Jonathan Brinkley Portland, Oregon

Portland-based artist Jonathan Brinkley travels a lot to share his music around the world. When not traveling, he's lived and worked on organic farms. The themes of growth, death, motion, and regeneration heard in his songs are influenced by both stillness and wandering. An undaunted dedication to truth-telling earns him a following of fans who connect to his music on a very personal level. ... more

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