Song Description

Forty seven years I’ve logged this mountain
Another twenty more I’ve lived this land
Exceptin’ those five years I served your country
We said no but you didn’t understand
My house is falling down, my sight is fading
But my back’s still strong and my motor’s running still
It’s got power to spare and a nasty disposition
Watch my brakes as I’m coming down the hill

Put it out before it spreads like crazy
Compromise solution run aground
If I pulled you out when you were drownin’
You still wouldn’t know what it’s all about
Would you look at me like your forgotten savior
Or forget me just like all them times before
Just pack my bags without liftin’ a finger
And give me one last hateful look as I shut the door

Eight hundred thousand people left this city
Maybe headed west don’t know for sure
Swept upon the winds of desperation
Nothing was left behind that would endure
But my life goes on and the mountain’s there forever
Still stretchin’ out from the highlands to the downs
And when that day comes and the house comes crashin’
You know we’ll never hear it make a sound

Put it out before it spreads like crazy

Written by Rob Bennett © 2003 Burning Canoe Music/SOCAN/ASCAP

Rob Bennett: Vocals and guitar
Tom Gillon: Guitar and vocals
Jeff Monette: Bass
Kevin Smith: Drums
Dave Draves: Organ

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