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I am a broken sailor
And no one does love me
I’m saddled and I’m sore
In mine own country
I know I canna’ tell you
What life is going to be
When law and order
Catch up to me.

I am a broken sailor
I am an only man
Hoping you’ll understand
That the breath of life is only
In the work that I must do.
I hope it speaks to you.

I am a broken sailor
And no one can love me
‘Till I’ve settled my score
In mine old country
I know I canna’ tell you
What life is going to be
When law and order
Catch up to me.

Now I tramp the highway
I sail the sea alone
And all the world is Home.
And the breath of life is only
In the work that I must do.
I hope it speaks to you.

There was a clap of thunder
O’re the desert of my heart
And a monsoon dropped a deluge
On land cracked and parched.
A serpent deep within me
Uncoiled her spiny tail
And breathed fire into a life
That had been pale.

There was a clap of thunder
And the dragon of my heart
Tore my house asunder
And my family apart.
All who stood before me
All those who held me true
Were swallowed up in flames of blue.

I am a broken sailor
I am an honest man
I’m tortured and I’m tried
In my own homeland
And you know I canna’ say
What my future it will hold
‘Till law and order
And the truth be told.

I am a broken sailor
I am an only man
Hoping you’ll understand
That the bread of life is only
In the work that I must do.
And I hope it speaks to you…
And I hope it speaks to you…
And I hope it speaks to you…

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from Stories from the Inside Out (Nashville Sessions), released March 1, 2013
Produced, written and arranged by Joanne Rand
Mix produced by Stephen Hart
Guitar, vocals, synth bass, harmonium, shaker: Joanne Rand
PIano: Tim Randles
Flute: Marla Joy
Electric & lead guitars: Robert Franklin and Piet Dalmolen

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Joanne Rand Arcata

“A fixture of the Northern California folk scene, Rand’s life, activism & art are woven seamlessly together. A celebrated musician, composer & teacher. From stripped-down folk songs to lush, textured rock arrangements, she makes consistently engaging, perceptive, universal music.”-SFStation.com 2012. Touring nationally for 30 years, Rand is currently releasing 15th CD of original songs. ... more

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