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late in the evening
put the children to sleep
sit on a porch swing
and stare at my feet
there’s a sliver of sunlight
left low in the sky
and a young mourning dove
trying to learn how to fly

come along my loved one
sit down with me
let’s go on a walk
down the path to the sea
no, we’re not gods
we’re not trying to be
we’re human, we’re learning
what it means to be free
we’re human, we’re troubled
& we want to be free

so lay down your burden & pull up a chair
there’s plenty of room
for everyone here
come sit by the fire
'cause the day has been long
the blues are your anthem
so sing us a song
yes, the blues are your anthem
won’t you sing us your song

we’re human, we’re troubled
& we’re trying to be loving
& acting compassionately
we’re growing into someone
we want to be
who values justice, mercy & equality

now i lay me down to sleep
i pray the lord our souls to keep
save us in this darkest night
we’ll stay woke in morning light

& if we live another day
let us live in a loving way

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from It Used To Be A City, released October 28, 2015

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Anthony Oscar New Orleans, Louisiana

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