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Poetic imagery, plaintive yet optimistic.

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Refugee
© 2013 The Squirrel Hillbillies

Crashing waves, cheap motel
Fragile like a broken shell
Washed ashore, the undertow has passed
Salty tears, rising tide
Sifting through what's left behind
Pocket full of sand and frosted glass

Longing for a place to be
Harbored by the gracious sea
Refugee

Howling wind, drenching rain
Branches bend beneath the strain
Dark sky stretches outward without end
Picket fence, pair of boots
Freshly picked, taking root
Waiting for the sun to come again

Longing for a place to be
Sheltered by the patient trees
Refugee

Bitter cold, frost that bites
Guarded like a sheet of ice
Pick and shovel buried in the snow
Pins and needles, leaves and bark
Spindle rolling, catch a spark
Daylight breaking as the embers glow

Longing for a place to be
Fostered by the rising heat
Refugee

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from Goody Shoes, released March 30, 2014
Jenny Wolsk Bain, vocals, tenor ukulele
Gary Crouth, vocals, guitar
special guest Jason Rafalak, upright bass

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The Squirrel Hillbillies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

From deep within the urban forest of Pittsburgh's East End, the Squirrel Hillbillies often emerge to share their eclectic mix of acoustic roots, spanning folk, country and blues. Duo partners Jenny Wolsk and Gary Crouth have been writing, arranging, recording and performing together since 2010. Their original songs have been played on radio programs in the US, Europe and around the world. ... more

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