Amos Lee — Street Corner Preacher
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He got a new mercy a new grace
Street corner preacher with the angry face
He got two years off for good behavior
Back in the neighborhood working for the savior
Two old ladies and a junkie noddin' out
He can see for sure that his work is cut out
Though he walks through the shadows workin' for the savior
He understands the need for livin' large
But it's hard to get a job with a felony charge
Now he's workin' in a hospital washing dishes
Walkin' through the fields of the lost and the viscous
Every step every breath a new benediction
To save the living from a waking death is his conviction
In the eyes of man he seeks no favor
Back in the neighborhood working for the savior
There's a whole lot of trouble all around
Every night the same old sirens sound
There's a whole lot of trouble all around
Children soldiers in this battleground
A new sun and a second chance
He unbolts the door and hops over the fence
A young woman with a baby that her daddy gave her
Back in the neighborhood working for the savior
All around the war rages on
Burnt out houses with the front door gone
His faith is his fountain his love is his labor
Back in the neighborhood working for the savior
He got a new mercy new grace
Street corner preacher with the angry face
He got two years off for good behavior
Back in the neighborhood workin' for the savior
Street corner preacher with the angry face
He got two years off for good behavior
Back in the neighborhood working for the savior
Two old ladies and a junkie noddin' out
He can see for sure that his work is cut out
Though he walks through the shadows workin' for the savior
He understands the need for livin' large
But it's hard to get a job with a felony charge
Now he's workin' in a hospital washing dishes
Walkin' through the fields of the lost and the viscous
Every step every breath a new benediction
To save the living from a waking death is his conviction
In the eyes of man he seeks no favor
Back in the neighborhood working for the savior
There's a whole lot of trouble all around
Every night the same old sirens sound
There's a whole lot of trouble all around
Children soldiers in this battleground
A new sun and a second chance
He unbolts the door and hops over the fence
A young woman with a baby that her daddy gave her
Back in the neighborhood working for the savior
All around the war rages on
Burnt out houses with the front door gone
His faith is his fountain his love is his labor
Back in the neighborhood working for the savior
He got a new mercy new grace
Street corner preacher with the angry face
He got two years off for good behavior
Back in the neighborhood workin' for the savior
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Wow. Guess no one considered dem white boyz may be singing on behalf of a FRIEND, white or not, dealing with this reality. I don't like black wanna-be's either, but to selectively interpret the intentions of a band to serve itself is in itself an ass-umption.
Sasha2001 wrote:
The woman these guys are with are mostly fake Hollywood bimbos. Plus guys like Mayer are just average guitar players. Gods of the mainstream goo.
Not a fan of white boy jive, a genre hilighting such talents as Jason Mraz and John Mayer. Good lookin' boys who play guitar and steal all the best women. And what are their intentions with these women? Not pure I can assure you.
So, to sum up: my tastes here are entirely subjective.
So, to sum up: my tastes here are entirely subjective.
The woman these guys are with are mostly fake Hollywood bimbos. Plus guys like Mayer are just average guitar players. Gods of the mainstream goo.
Sasha2001 wrote:
A FRIEND'S 17-year-old daughter? What kind of friend asks if they can basically commit statutory rape? If you think back to the history of rock-and-roll their's basically a sub-genre of songs written about 17-year-olds. I've often wondered why that's the preferred age for girl characters in pop/rock songs.
You really can't figure that one out?
Also: There was no indication in the original story that Amos Lee or his representative were aware that the woman in question was 17. I'm guessing they thought she was older. It seems like the parents were less reactionary than you, Sasha, cautioning against rather than forbidding.
A FRIEND'S 17-year-old daughter? What kind of friend asks if they can basically commit statutory rape? If you think back to the history of rock-and-roll their's basically a sub-genre of songs written about 17-year-olds. I've often wondered why that's the preferred age for girl characters in pop/rock songs.
You really can't figure that one out?
Also: There was no indication in the original story that Amos Lee or his representative were aware that the woman in question was 17. I'm guessing they thought she was older. It seems like the parents were less reactionary than you, Sasha, cautioning against rather than forbidding.
I Like Amos Lee.....I'm always amazed how many people never heard of him...
bringn me alive now...Goooo Amo...
bringn me alive now...Goooo Amo... oldsaxon wrote:
Wow, that's some paranoia. Asking a friend's 17 year old daughter to come back stage was actually pretty cool. Your idea that it was for sex is a bit twisted.
My friends went to the concert. They took their daughter too. She's 17. A stage hand approached her at her seat to see if she wanted to "party with Amos Lee back stage". Who knows the truth about the "stage hand", etc. Her parents told her not to do it. They probably spoiled a really "cool" time for her I guess. That's rock and roll.
Wow, that's some paranoia. Asking a friend's 17 year old daughter to come back stage was actually pretty cool. Your idea that it was for sex is a bit twisted.
My friends went to the concert. They took their daughter too. She's 17. A stage hand approached her at her seat to see if she wanted to "party with Amos Lee back stage". Who knows the truth about the "stage hand", etc. Her parents told her not to do it. They probably spoiled a really "cool" time for her I guess. That's rock and roll.
Sasha2001 wrote:
A FRIEND'S 17-year-old daughter? What kind of friend asks if they can basically commit statutory rape? If you think back to the history of rock-and-roll their's basically a sub-genre of songs written about 17-year-olds. I've often wondered why that's the preferred age for girl characters in pop/rock songs.
Wow, that's some paranoia. Asking a friend's 17 year old daughter to come back stage was actually pretty cool. Your idea that it was for sex is a bit twisted.
A FRIEND'S 17-year-old daughter? What kind of friend asks if they can basically commit statutory rape? If you think back to the history of rock-and-roll their's basically a sub-genre of songs written about 17-year-olds. I've often wondered why that's the preferred age for girl characters in pop/rock songs.
Wow, that's some paranoia. Asking a friend's 17 year old daughter to come back stage was actually pretty cool. Your idea that it was for sex is a bit twisted.
I think we should all be deeeeply offended by his race and sexual preferences... Oh, wait- I'd have to be offended by EVERYBODY in the "music business". Long list of all relevant music evaluation criteria is as follows:
1. Does it make you want to turn it up?
2.
1. Does it make you want to turn it up?
2.
I'm getting a bit of a Dave Edmunds vibe.
Webfoot wrote:
Saw him in concert this summer. A stage hand was sent into the audience (supposedly by Amos) and invited a friend's 17 year old daughter backstage after the concert. She asked her parents (who were sitting rearby), who counseled against it. Ah, rock n' roll, er, folk. Calexico opened and was great. Amos was okay.
A FRIEND'S 17-year-old daughter? What kind of friend asks if they can basically commit statutory rape? If you think back to the history of rock-and-roll their's basically a sub-genre of songs written about 17-year-olds. I've often wondered why that's the preferred age for girl characters in pop/rock songs.
Saw him in concert this summer. A stage hand was sent into the audience (supposedly by Amos) and invited a friend's 17 year old daughter backstage after the concert. She asked her parents (who were sitting rearby), who counseled against it. Ah, rock n' roll, er, folk. Calexico opened and was great. Amos was okay.
A FRIEND'S 17-year-old daughter? What kind of friend asks if they can basically commit statutory rape? If you think back to the history of rock-and-roll their's basically a sub-genre of songs written about 17-year-olds. I've often wondered why that's the preferred age for girl characters in pop/rock songs.
Sasha2001 wrote:
Saw him in concert this summer. A stage hand was sent into the audience (supposedly by Amos) and invited a friend's 17 year old daughter backstage after the concert. She asked her parents (who were sitting rearby), who counseled against it. Ah, rock n' roll, er, folk. Calexico opened and was great. Amos was okay.
Not a fan of white boy jive, a genre hilighting such talents as Jason Mraz and John Mayer. Good lookin' boys who play guitar and steal all the best women. And what are their intentions with these women? Not pure I can assure you.
So, to sum up: my tastes here are entirely subjective.
So, to sum up: my tastes here are entirely subjective.
Saw him in concert this summer. A stage hand was sent into the audience (supposedly by Amos) and invited a friend's 17 year old daughter backstage after the concert. She asked her parents (who were sitting rearby), who counseled against it. Ah, rock n' roll, er, folk. Calexico opened and was great. Amos was okay.
Not a fan of white boy jive, a genre hilighting such talents as Jason Mraz and John Mayer. Good lookin' boys who play guitar and steal all the best women. And what are their intentions with these women? Not pure I can assure you.
So, to sum up: my tastes here are entirely subjective.
So, to sum up: my tastes here are entirely subjective.
Great job!
A great performer, and a really, really nice guy!
Cynaera wrote:
I submitted "What's Going On " by Amos Lee, and it was rejected. Still, if you can pick it up on iTunes or elsewhere, I wholeheartedly recommend it!
I submitted "What's Going On " by Amos Lee, and it was rejected. Still, if you can pick it up on iTunes or elsewhere, I wholeheartedly recommend it!
I am loving this!
Another new song on RP, and another download to pay for...it's all good
Another new song on RP, and another download to pay for...it's all good
sapphire9 wrote:
Agreed! We saw him perform live here in DC last year and he was great. Already have tickets again for this summer.
Amos Lee is amazing and should be played more often.
Agreed! We saw him perform live here in DC last year and he was great. Already have tickets again for this summer.
NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
...but without the annoying whiny voice. At least yer man Amos can sing, with a strong voice. Fine lyrics too. 7 from the Nottingham jury.
Well crafted lyrics.
Edit, well, not too bad. Has a nice dylanesque feel to it.
Edit, well, not too bad. Has a nice dylanesque feel to it.
...but without the annoying whiny voice. At least yer man Amos can sing, with a strong voice. Fine lyrics too. 7 from the Nottingham jury.
Amos Lee is amazing and should be played more often.
Well crafted lyrics.
Edit, well, not too bad. Has a nice dylanesque feel to it.
Edit, well, not too bad. Has a nice dylanesque feel to it.
No, thanks.
RP comes on line w/Amos Lee - cool. Sounds great right before "Subterranean Homesick Blues," awesome segue, Bill.