Beautiful Day

by Humbleman Band

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Tattoo Removal Man 04:45
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Tattoo Removal Man “Sometimes I hear people say ‘When I look back over my life I have no regrets!’ And I wonder how could that be? How could that be! I can’t look back over a single day without having regrets. Some of my regrets go back decades! Take for example some of my tattoos from my youth. They seemed like a good at the time. No, not so much. I wouldn’t mind loosing some of them to tell you the truth. Maybe other people feel the same way. I could figure out to do that. I could become the Tattoo Removal Man. I could make some money. I could… I could open up a business. I could franchise. I could… I could do an IPA, go public, do futures. I could make some money. It can’t be that hard. All I really got to do is figure it out, that won’t be hard, and then just get the word out. Let people know. I gotta advertise it. Can you help me advertise it Humbleman Band?” Ah’ll hook you up, you’ll be my fan, ‘cause Ah am the Tattoo Removal Man Come to me, Ah’ll be glad to see ya. Ah know it seemed like a good idea But now it must be kind of a drag, that old tattoo is starting to sag You’ll lose that thing that’s starting to fade Only 2x as much as you originally paid! (Refrain:) Tattoos on him, tattoos on her. You can be my very first customer The wings on your back have started to fade Ah’ll scrape ‘em off with my razor blade A little sandpaper… something like that Bet your ass you’ll lose that ‘tat Those Chinese letters will be gone fast… Even if Ah have to bleach your ass Br: That old tattoo that’s startin to fade.. He’ll scrap it off with his razor blade I’ll get that tattoo off you fast He might just have to bleach your ass He’ll hook you up, you’ll be his fan I Am THE TATTOO REMOVAL MAN The one on your chest that looked so sweet / If it sags much more it’ll hit your feet C’mon around, ya got nothing to fear / Your ex-wife’s name will disappear You’re in good hands. It’s my duty / Your ex-girlfriend – Judy And don’t forget that tramp-stamp / Cause I am the Tattoo removal man
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AIM '21 04:58
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Oh no, North Dakota what ‘cha trying to do to me Messing with the waters of the mighty Missouri We didn’t want this trouble, we didn’t want this fight But our 7 Councils Fire burns bright into the night (Cho.) Forward Is the motion. Through each weary mile The American Indian Movement’s been with me all the while Forward is the motion, won’t you walk with me? American Indian Movement for the 21st Century Oceti Sacowin, Rosebud, Sacred Stone Water Protectors need never feel alone Brave Red Warriors may all your camps be strong We pray to the Creator to hear our humble song We speak in English, we speak in Español In colonizers’ language we pray to save our souls My ancestors spoke Irish, that was forbidden too Warriors of all nations have come to stand with you
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Twist of Love 03:26
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I put my line out and I caught the man, I reeled him ‘cause I had a plan, I didn’t realize the woman in me, Would pay a price, just to be free. (Cho)That boy was master of my mind and soul But why then oh why was he my ultimate goal? I have to wonder why the women all say, My brain was foggy all night and all day, This lovers’ game is not exactly on par, Does it really matter if the guy has a car? (Cho) I beg you dear to start seeing clear, That a man is not a cure. Possession, obsession, objectification, Really holds no allure.(Cho.
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Smile 04:29
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Let me see you smile. Let me see you smile. (What?) Let me see you smile Got a friend named Shawn living on my street His smile’s so sweet! It can't be beat! He smiles and smiles all over the place A smile so big how's it fit on his face? He's always smiling, don’t know what for Sometimes I wonder if his face gets sore One thing for certain is fine to see He always smiles when he sees me (Cho) So smile for me brother/sister Let me see the smile in your eyes I know things there’s some rough weather And things could be more better, but We woke this morning breathing once again... So smile for me my friend Want to see a smile? There ain’t no other Like the one on Luke. (Who?) Shawn’s brother You often see him by Shawn’s side. I swear his smile’s a mile wide! Easy going, even keeled, a smile bigger than a football field! One thing for certain I know is true - He's sure to smile when he sees you How about Bella! It’s understood she got the best smile in the neighborhood Now here’s a fact, listen up y’all, Her smile is wider then she is tall! Oh, and my main man Jack His smile’s so big it’s a smile attack! Ah smiling is the place to be! So c’mon... smile for me!
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Alien 04:36
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Midnight at the border trying to cross the Rio Grande Running with coyotes to where the streets are paved with gold Diving under water when you hear the helicopters You know it's all been worthless if you run into a patrol Hiding in the shadows so scared that you want to scream But you dare not make a sound if you want to Hold on to your dream Cho: Hold on you may not have a lot but you Hold on, cause you know it's all you got No matter the consequences or the Fear that grips your senses You have got to hold oî to your dreams Down at Western Union sending cash bach to your family Drinking lá cervezá where the lights are very low Your mind may start to wonder when you think about your village And the woman that you love so much that's still im Mexico At just 2 bucks an hour there is little to redeem this life Except that in your mind you're trying to hold on to your dream City of the angels where the bright light fascination only adds to the confusion that your mind must now endure Gringos take advantage when they know that you're illegal You avoid lá policiá like á plague that can't be cured modillá you'll find just what pollia means but you dare not file a complaint if you want to Hold on to your dream
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Lady Day and John Coltane 03:43
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Ever feel kind of down and out You don't know just what to do? Living all of your days in darkness Let the sun shine through Ever feel that somehow, somewhere You lost your way? And if you don't get help quick You won't make it through the day? (Cho) Could you call on Lady Day? Could you call on John Coltrane? Now, ‘cause they'll, they'll wash your troubles Your troubles, your troubles, your troubles away! Plastic people with plastic minds Are on their way to plastic homes No beginning, there ain't no ending Just on and on and on and on and on It's all because they're so afraid to say that they're alone Until our hero rides in, rides in on his saxophone (Cho) Lady Day & John Coltrane lyrics © Carlin America Inc
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Hannah 03:47
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Hannah, watch your sugar, Sugar! Hannah, better/gotta watch what you eat! Hannah, watch your sugar, Honey Hannah, don’t be too sweet! Stop your grazing, mend your ways, Eat right every meal! Do just what your Papa says Carbohydrates is the deal. Life’s just one big roll of the dice So much depends on luck With the hand that you’ve been dealt, each day, Several times, you’re gonna get stuck!
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No Home 02:26
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My curtains will be gingham, a lovely shade of blue I’ll have tea on Sundays, and of course I’ll invite you. (Cho.)No worries I’ll never have to be alone; But for now I have no home. Her eyes will open to heaven; my baby’s got her own bed now, Safe at night in a warm place; she doesn’t need to ask me how (Cho.) One day life was fine, and the next it fell apart No food or money, and I have lost my heart I didn’t think it would be so hard; just to have my dignity, Or living in a shelter, is where I ought to be I lost my job and I couldn’t get by; a few bad turns and the luck went dry, For my little girl I must provide Can I look in the mirror and not want to hide? Can someone lend a hand, we really want to try. This time we might not have to cry.
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Peppermint Patti 03:00
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To my surprise before my eyes in this modern world To my delight my date tonight’s an old fashion girl I must get home to wash and shave I must remember to behave! Oh wow! She’s one sweet pal, my Peppermint Gal! I’ll take her coat, I’ll get her chair, I’ll do things right. I’ll bring her flowers, a perfect gentleman tonight I just might be right on cloud 9 When she slips her arm through mine I’ll spend my money on my sweet honey, my Peppermint Gal! I’m so proud when she’s next to me Hand in hand for all to see It’s true I have this fantasy That she’ll play Patti-Cake with me... (Ooh la la!) I’m on my way, boys don’t wait around for me From 30th Street I’ll catch the train to Atlantic City There with all my boardwalk charm My shoe box underneath my arm I’ll hope to win her with my charm, my Peppermint Gal!
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Special Currency 04:34
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The music always brought us all together The madness to our method so it seemed Wednesday’s we would gather in Buck’s basement scene All the while sharing Humbleman dreams (Cho:) But oh, your smile, I’m thinking of your smiles Like ones you gave to Antoinette and me Accounting for these riches you shared for free Smiles were your special currency Groovin’ to the music, let it all flow. Rhythm section funky, bass man so low Conjuring the music, conjuring the song Take us on a journey all night long (Cho) Humbly giving thanks for all our blessings Bravely trying hard to do/know what’s true Knowing we must rise to greet each morning Wondering how we’ll go on without you Our final set together is now over. “Last call” is but a memory Our final set together is now over. “Last call” is but a memory Elvis left the building its time to go home Just wish I didn’t feel so all alone The set list has been finished, last song has been sung Why is it is seems our best die too young. (Cho)
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Wissahickon 03:31
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The Wissahickon’s flowed through so many seasons So many years that I’ve seen. Past the Pool of the Devil, the Drive Forbidden, and oh the Valley So Green When the rains would be heavy the creek would rise Flowing to the Schuylkill so strong Whether it was raging or gently flowing It would make me want to flow along Seeking refuge from the city, Trees my shelter, sky my roof What’s to loose, except my blues ‘Cause my shoes are waterproof! I’ve loved our walks through the Wissahickon I’ll love them till my days are done You had your painting, I had my music, Together we had a fine son. Never was rich nor famous Never was a big star Had no money, but I had you honey And that was better by far.
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Beautiful Day 04:41
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When it gets rough the tough get going, well it’s gotten rougher these days We’ve been duped, we’ve been fooled, abandoned and betrayed. Take my hand my brother, take my shoulder to lean on Hear me holler, hear me shout - We’ve moving up, we’ve moving out (Cho 1) Hey, hey, hey! Want to hear you say So many dreams now lie in pieces, so many hopes have run aground Too few leaders, too few visions too much anguish/hatred all around The going won’t be easy, but one thing is for sure We will find joy in the journey cause we’re journeying once more. (Cho 2) Hey, hey, hey! Want to hear you sing… Hey, hey, hey! It’s a beautiful thing! Though you know it’s uphill, no coasting on this ride Still it seems more better whenever you are by my side What’s that sound I hear arising, what’s that flickering light Could it be the dawn arriving to dispel this dreaded night What’s that sparkle in your eyes, what’s that silly grin I see Could it be you hear the call-up You’ll rise up and walk with me (Cho 1 / 2)

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released November 10, 2018

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