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Shaking Hands

from Farewell Tour by Hobo Starseed

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lyrics

Hit a bit of luck
About to call it a night
Last song’s wrapping up
And someone’s listening at my side

She claps and then she tells me
That the band she booked tonight’s
Nowhere to be found

Manages a dive bar
Not too far from this pier
The gig don’t pay too much
But if I’m up for tips and beer

I’d be doing her a favor
And she’s sure that they, like her
Will love my sound

Not much sense in saying “no”
To somewhere to be
And a reason to go

This may not be my big break
Right now, it might as well be
What a difference it makes
To hear somebody yelling

“Play us another one”
Forget how long it’s been
But I
I feel alive again

Finished my first set
Put down my guitar
Shaking off the cold sweat
I head off for the bar

I can’t afford to blow it
I just need one to dull the edge

I look around the room
This old saloon feels more like home
Than anywhere I’ve laid my head
Since I’ve been on my own

Someone buys a round
And I can’t turn down
This flattering pledge

Once again I take the stage
To continue my masquerade

This may not be my big break
Right now, it might as well be
What a difference it makes
To hear somebody yelling

“Play us another one”
Forget how long it’s been
But I
I feel alive again

Pouring my heart out
‘Cause they may be in this crowd
The one who will make it all
Worth it somehow

It’s the end of the night
And I’ve sung my peace and pain
The crowd filters out
And a lone stranger remains
He’s walking my way
Must have something to say
“That was one hell of a show
How far would you like to go?”

I take his card with shaking hands
He smiles with excitement
“Ya know, I’ve signed a lot of bands
You’re up there with the brightest”

Despite my stomach turning
I just couldn’t be
Any happier
It’s happening for me

No more singing on the street
To folks who just ignore me
No more trying to compete
With the city roaring

For every day that I spent
Feeling two feet tall
I’m going places
After all

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from Farewell Tour, released May 20, 2022

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Hobo Starseed Seattle, Washington

Spacey/alt indie rock from Seattle, WA

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