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This song was written about the insidious AIDS virus, lurking and infesting the population during the affluent 70's and '80s, not openly discussed.
As are all of Jordan's songs, it is universal, and timeless.. attributable to today's political climate, whether we are talking about Climate Change or foreign wars or fascism.

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SNAKE IN THE GRASS –Jordan Rand

No one sees the snake in the grass
Slithering
No one sees the serpent of
Gardens
No one seems to worry about
Such a thing
Till it strikes a vein and your blood
Hardens
On and on and on
He could go

ON AND ON AND ON
HE COULD GO
ON AND ON AND ON
SLIDING
DOESN'T EVEN TRY
TO BE SLY
DOESN'T THINK ABOUT
HIDING
NO ONE SEES THE SNAKE IN THE GRASS.

No one sees the wolf in the lamb’s
Clothing
No one sees the loner among
The herd
No one seems to worry about
Such a thing
No one seems to give it a thought
Or a word

ON AND ON AND ON
HE COULD GO
ON AND ON AND ON
SLIDING
DOESN'T EVEN TRY
TO BE SLY
DOESN'T THINK ABOUT
HIDING
NO ONE SEES THE SNAKE IN THE GRASS.

No one sees the shark in the
Dolphin
No one sees the killer among
The kind
No one seems to worry about
Such a thing
No one lets it enter their
Their mind

ON AND ON AND ON
HE COULD GO
ON AND ON AND ON
SLIDING
DOESN'T EVEN TRY
TO BE SLY
DOESN'T THINK ABOUT
HIDING
NO ONE SEES THE SNAKE IN THE GRASS.

On and on and on he could go
Sliding – Hiding – Sliding – Hiding.

No one sees the snake in the grass
No one sees the wolf in the lamb
No one sees the shark in the dolphin
No one sees the snake in the grass.

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from Jordan's Treasures: Live mixes of Jordan Rand Songs, released November 4, 2015
© 2015 Joanne Rand, Homefire Productions, BMI
Words and music by Jordan Rand
Recorded live at the Wow Hall, Eugene OR, in 1994 by Michael Wilson.

Guitar, Vocals: Joanne Rand
Bass: Jeff Martin
Drums: Jack Springett
Congas: Scott Deal
Electric Guitar: Gregg Biller.

Digital remix by Piet Dalmolen, Universal Balance Studios, Arcata, CA

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“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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