Going To Grenada

 Keeping on the Caribbean theme I am most happy to present to you “Going to Grenada.”  This song lyric was written in that sunny paradise inspired by the journey of my wife and me to her home. Maurice Bishop was perhaps the greatest political mind of the twenty-first century.

You will find this gem and many others in my book of song lyrics called “Without The Music.” If you have are a singer and what some material it is a must. Or from a purely poetic point of view, it is a work worthy of exploration. 

Going To Grenada

JFK was miles away to catch the plane

City in fright, security tight what a pain

Took off my belt and I mooned the guard

Never knew going to Grenada would be so hard

Going to Grenada

The Island in the sea

Going to Grenada

With my Love with me

Landed in the sun, really felt the heat

Maurice Bishop airport that name’s a treat

Long ago the man fought for all our dreams

Rose like an angel only to fall in screams

Going to Grenada

Revolution does survive

Going to Grenada

Our hopes are still alive

Family, friends, we are kinfolk one and all

Calypso, hip hop, reggae, prophets call

Times hard, money tight but hopes run high

Maurice is dead but dreams can never die

Music puts the Love in motion

Sunny beaches by the ocean

Riches here beyond compare

For all of us to share?

Going to Grenada

Can you read between the lines

Going to Grenada

Everything will be fine

My throat dry, belly empty, where is righteousness

Jesus was well until Judas gave his kiss

On that hill on that cross blood was shed for peace

The world could use another man like you Maurice

Going to Grenada

God I beg you for your grace

Going to Grenada

Help the human race

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He Laid it Down

He Laid it Down

 

Well if you take a good look

You’ll see a shining light

It’s written in the good book

About a King gentle and contrite

Well he had enormous power

He coulda done as He please

But it was His finest hour

To be crucified on a tree

 

He laid it down

So others could live

And now I’ve found

I’ve got the will to give

Cause he laid it down

 

Oh yes I got the will to go out

To speak the truth and defeat doubt

I shall clothe the naked and feed the poor

I’ll serve in no army I’ll fight no war

And in times of sorrow I shall not frown

Cause He laid it down He laid it down

 

He laid it down

So others could live

And now I’ve found

I’ve got the will to give

Cause he laid it down

 

With wonderful words he did speak

To love your enemy and turn the cheek

He was tempted but never did sin

He died but death could not hold him

Jesus sits in heaven with a glorious crown

Cause he laid it down he laid it down

 

He laid it down

So others could live

And now I’ve found

I’ve got the will to give

Cause he laid it down

 

Well in this world I often suffer defeat

But by God’s grace my hope is complete

It is true I cannot pay salvation’s price

That was done with Jesus’ great sacrifice

Oh yes I’m clean and heaven bound

Cause he laid it down He laid it down

 

He laid it down

So others could live

And now I’ve found

I’ve got the will to give

Cause he laid it down 

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Jenny

 Jenny

 

Jenny’s seventeen the queen of the scene                  

She lives in fantasy she wishes for the dream                       

Jenny’s been to places we’ve never been                  

Hear her parents as they fight and scream                 

 

Jenny Jenny Jenny you’re loved by so many

A quarter for a kiss and a hug for a penny

You are a ripe field in the in the Land of Plenty

Jenny Jenny Jenny you’re loved by so many

 

God damn child you had have better behave

You’re gonna send your old man to an early grave

He hits the bottle everythings black

Jenny’s on the run never coming back

 

Jenny Jenny Jenny you’re loved by so many

A quarter for a kiss and a hug for a penny

You are a ripe field in the in the Land of Plenty

Jenny Jenny Jenny you’re loved by so many

 

The whispers of rumors in the high school hall

Nobody understands cause Jenny had it all

An empty seat like a blessing without grace

They say the police are on the chase

 

Jenny Jenny Jenny you’re loved by so many

A quarter for a kiss and a hug for a penny

You are a ripe field in the in the Land of Plenty

Jenny Jenny Jenny you’re loved by so many

 

In the big city the streets ain’t paved with gold

Wondering what to make of all the lies she’s told

She’s meat for a dog and pleasure for a pig

Jenny cries sometimes life is just big

 

She ain’t got a future nothing to last

Hell is always a gamble the die has been cast

Looking ahead while she’s looking behind

All Jenny wanted was something real kind

 

Jenny Jenny Jenny you’re loved by so many

A quarter for a kiss and a hug for a penny

You are a ripe field in the in the Land of Plenty

Jenny Jenny Jenny you’re loved by so many

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Blues Lady

Blues Lady

 

I’m a blues lady this is my song

I’m a blues lady don’t get me wrong

Cleopatra she ain’t got nothing on me

I’m a blues lady and I’ll always be

 

I’m a blues lady this is my verse

Life could be better life could be worse

On the cross Jesus became a curse

I’m a blues lady this is my verse

 

I’m a blues lady these are my words

I’m a blues lady I will be heard

I’m a blues lady righteously proud

I’ll sing my song I’ll sing it loud

 

I cry with Moses set my people free

I cry with Black Elk for the lonesome Cherokee

I never stopped singing we shall overcome

I’m a blues lady I know where I’m from

I’m a blues lady of African birth

I’m a blues lady queen of the Earth

You stole my mother from the Promised Land

I’m a blues lady don’t you understand?

 

I’m a blues lady this is my song

I’m a blues lady don’t get me wrong

Cleopatra she ain’t got nothing on me

I’m a blues lady and I’ll always be 

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Cruel Shoes

 Cruel Shoes

 

I’ve been kicked so many times

I know your shoes by first name

In a city full of crimes

All they say is what a shame

I have been kicked and stomped on

So much I have forgotten

What life really feels like

Without that high heel spike

 

Cruel shoes

Blue suede shoes

Black and blue

Crushed by you

Cruel shoes

 

I’ve got to get off the ground

To escape that marching pound

All I need is one big break

One try is all you can take

I hope I do not loose

I already have them blues

I’ve been kicked so many times

I know your shoes by first name

In a city full of crimes

All they say is what a shame

 

Cruel shoes

Blue suede shoes

Black and blue

Crushed by you

Cruel shoes

 

Some people call me a looser

But that crowd is growing fewer

With each passing day I do pray

That I can carry on my way

With a promise that I’ll beat

The agony of the feet

 

Cruel shoes

Blue suede shoes

Black and blue

Crushed by you

Cruel shoes

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Time to Turn the Tide

 Time to Turn the Tide

 

Gather round young and old

Try to brave the bold

The time for war is gone

Take some love and carry on

Take some love and carry on

The world is collapsing

Hate is what’s happening

It’s time to turn the tide

It’s time to turn the tide

 

The time of Love is here

Let that Love conquer fear

Take your girl by the hand

On the way to the Promised Land

On the way to the Promised Land

In the ocean of existence

Why does Love meet resistance

It’s time to turn the tide

It’s time to turn the tide

 

People, people, people

Proclaim it from the steeple

The time for war is gone

Take some Love and carry on

Take some Love and carry on

Can this world live in peace

This Earth needs some release

We should act unified

It’s time to turn the tide

Don’t get lost in your pride

It’s time to turn the tide

Too many tears have been cried

It’s time to turn the tide

It’s time to turn the tide

It’s time to turn the tide

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Midnight Lover

 Midnight Lover

 

Woke up and drank coffee and cream

My mind couldn’t shake the dream

I had a vision that you came

You softly whispered my name

Then in the dark of the deep night

You made it all right

 

Sipping java from my cup

So sorry that I woke up

Reading sports in the news

I’m still thinking of you

You filled me with wonder

I need you midnight lover

 

You can look there’s nothing better to discover

The greatest find is my magnificent midnight lover

I could never dream of giving my heart to another

I long for you deep in my soul, my midnight lover

 

Looking out my window

The train always goes to slow

The sky is a dark gray

And into sleep I slip away

 

I can feel your kisses deep

I wish I could always sleep

I believe in heaven yes it’s true

It’s paradise loving you

 

You can look there’s nothing better to discover

The greatest find is my magnificent midnight lover

I could never dream of giving my heart to another

I long for you deep in my soul, my midnight lover

 

I love you

It’s very true

It’s how I feel

But it’s not real

I love you

It’s very real

But it’s no good

I need flesh and blood

 

You can look there’s nothing better to discover

The greatest find is my magnificent midnight lover

I could never dream of giving my heart to another

I long for you deep in my soul, my midnight lover

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I Am Jesus

I Am Jesus

 

I’m a two bit punk

Who’s hooked on junk

I’m a pregnant mother

With no lovin’ father

I’m a homeless man

Dirty as a garbage can

I am Jesus, I am Jesus

I’m God Allmighty

Bow down and worship me

O okay

Right now today

 

I’m a man on death row

I’m a preacher on a t.v. show

I’m the sperm conceived

I’m the man who believed

I’m the president of France

I’m a girl at a dance

I am Jesus, I am Jesus

I’m God Allmighty

Bow down and worship me

O okay

Right now today

 

I’m a rock and roll star

I’m the guy who went too far

I’m ugly I’m handsome

I’m Charlie Manson

I’m the pope

I’m the fellow hooked on dope

I dance in a strip tease

I’m a fag with AIDS disease

I am Jesus, I am Jesus

I’m God Allmighty

Bow down and worship me

O okay

Right now today

 

I’m a child

I’m a little wild

I’m a queer

I’m a drunkard on beer

I’m a stud

I’m a virgin

I’m a commie

I’m a nazi

I am Jesus, I am Jesus

I’m God Allmighty

Bow down and worship me

O okay

Right now today 

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D-I-R-T

 D-I-R-T

 

Well you daddy is a millionaire

And you don’t even have a care

All you gotta do is give a ring

And the servants will get you anything

Oh miss princess proper and elite

To you I’m the ground beneath your feet

I know what you think of me

D-I-R-T

Maybe it’ll always be

D-I-R-T

But if you wanna know what’s true

Baby I’m too good for you

 

Well I make an honest living

I ain’t rich I take what their giving

I’m not wealthy it can’t be denied

But I’m good and decent deep inside

Now some may say that’s a great worth

Not you princess you call me dirt

I know what you think of me

D-I-R-T

Maybe it’ll always be

D-I-R-T

But if you wanna know what’s true

Baby I’m to good for you

 

Cocktail party caviar

Limousine with a bar

Oh so well read

Got a king size bed

You love fancy art

But you ain’t got a heart

Look in the mirror and see

It’s you who is D-I-R-T

Cause all you hold precious

Is really useless

I see all you do

But still Love you

Foolish heart of mine

It’s a crime

Who can help me

D-I-R-T

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Empty Coffins

 Empty Coffins

                                                                       

Queen of the dream yesterday don’t belong              

Been in the scream crucifying my wrong      

Sinful sharks like a dog barks in greed          

In the Land Of Plenty so many in need         

 

Did you love me when the song turned sad?

When life went all wrong and I burned mad

Empty coffins they wait for us all

Empty coffins they beckon and call

 

Endless war rages money men to blame

Burning cities refugees full of shame

Soldiers kiss their wives maybe goodbye

Don’t you know brother we’re fighting for a lie

 

Did you love me when the song turned sad?

When life went all wrong and I burned mad

Empty coffins they wait for us all

Empty coffins they beckon and call

 

I’m betrayed by friends cheated by strangers

A world of illusion I see dangers

Do your best then try to take a rest

Happiness is a never ending quest

 

Did you love me when the song turned sad?

When life went all wrong and I burned mad

Empty coffins they wait for us all

Empty coffins they beckon and call

 

You’re standing at death’s door ready to leave

There’s something better I gotta believe

Where is true Love when you need God most?

Where is my true Love when she’s only a ghost?

 

Did you love me when the song turned sad?

When life went all wrong and I burned mad

Empty coffins they wait for us all

Empty coffins they beckon and call

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Mister E

Mister E

 

Pain too terrible to bear

Gotta go somewhere

Some place in my mind

Where things are more kind

It’s strange far from real

But it helps the deal

 

In my agony

In comes Mister E

And I become free

Though I am not me

There is Mister E

 

I am timid and meek

I get too nervous to speak

Keep to myself I’m shy

Sometimes I wonder why

Why all this dark pain

And voices in my brain

 

In my agony

In comes Mister E

And I become free

Though I am not me

There is Mister E

 

My name is Mister E

You better not mess with me

I’m strong at my peak

Better listen when I speak

I won’t turn my cheek

I’ll knock off your head

Kick you when you’re dead

Instant masculinity

We call me Mister E

 

Call me crazy I’m not sane

But I really can’t complain

Doctor he don’t understand

My life of being damned

Schizophrenia my label

Mister E is strong and able

 

In my agony

In comes Mister E

And I become free

Though I am not me

There is Mister E 

Listen To Mister E!!!

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Age of Jive

 Age of Jive

 

The god of rock he still survives

On warped l.p.’s and scratched forty fives

American Pie is hitting a high

Could rock and roll really ever die

 

John sings along and strums a broom

A burning flame that cannot consume

Giving to the living peace and hope

Screw the valium, music not dope

 

Today’s world yesterday’s song

Moving, grooving all day long

Sixty five is still strong and alive

Ready and steady in the age of jive

 

Pop music, thunder without a storm

Selling sex, telling us to conform

Madonna multiplied by thirteen

We don’t need another teeny Bop Queen

 

Rock is an unstoppable force

Eternal Love is the constant source

Electric guitars crazy on fire

To make music my only desire

 

Today’s world yesterday’s song

Moving, grooving all day long

Sixty five is still strong and alive

Ready and steady in the age of jive

 

Daddy won’t buy me an axe

I’ll play day and night just to relax

Music is poetry just by sound

Seek the salvation I’m heaven bound

 

Today’s world yesterday’s song

Moving, grooving all day long

Sixty five is still strong and alive

Ready and steady in the age of jive

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The Babies Of Fallujah

The Babies Of Fallujah

 

Ain’t on glory in war cause its living hell

There’s depleted uranium in the artillery shell

How dare they fight to defend their land

We’ll give them a lesson they’ll understand

 

The babies of Fallujah hear them cry

The babies of Fallujah see them die

Gringo comes to kill never asking why

The babies of Fallujah hear them cry

 

There’s oil a plenty in that desert waste

We got freedom so lets give them a taste

Cowboy junkies addicted to endless war

The United States called Babylon the Whore

 

The babies of Fallujah hear them cry

The babies of Fallujah see them die

Gringo comes to kill never asking why

The babies of Fallujah hear them cry

 

Our favorite pastime is learning how to kill

We say we love Jesus but we don’t do God’s will

Bow down to the golden calf great is our greed

There’s a price to pay so we’ll make you bleed

 

The babies of Fallujah hear them cry

The babies of Fallujah see them die

Gringo comes to kill never asking why

The babies of Fallujah hear them cry

 

And its bombs bombs bombs away

Oh Lord Lucifer it’s a glorious day

And its bombs bombs bombs away

And the babies of Fallujah are the ones to pay

 

In the rubble of Fallujah so few survive

They give thanks and praise just to be alive

Life goes on but mutated babies are born

See the babies of Fallujah hear the mothers mourn

 

The babies of Fallujah hear them cry

The babies of Fallujah see them die

Gringo comes to kill never asking why

The babies of Fallujah hear them cry

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