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Lawrence, KS

from X​-​ING by Bret Mosley

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Written by Bret Mosley, overnight, on January 28, 2013.

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What time is love?
What a fine question
I wish I had known
It came right before me

Hey Toto, I've a feeling
As much as I'd hoped to
I do not belong here
Where I wanna be

Came 10,000 miles
Through bridges and breakdowns
Came this way high
On fumes and on hope

Land sakes alive
What an oasis
I had hoped to be welcome
Good god, throw me a rope

CHORUS:
I cannot compel
I cannot compete
I cannot begin to tell you
How Lawrence cannot feel it

I came alone
I came open
Truly beautiful
People solid and clear

Have not a word for me
Have not a look
The sound of my soul
They're not having it here

A nod here, a nod there
Along the way
If I’ve ever had a crowd stand
More than one man deep

By the way - thank you, Adam
If I've offered anything
It's thanks it's been goodly
The company I keep

CHORUS:
I cannot compel
I cannot compete
I cannot believe this Hell
And Lawrence cannot feel it

The one and only time
To clean out a room
Just showing up as
Who i am here

Opened my mouth
They all turned and scattered
Nothing doing
They disappeared

I wish I could
But I can no longer cast pearls
Without so much
As a pork chop in pay

Left my guitar
On the floor in the bar
Crawled in the car
Just drove away

CHORUS:
I cannot compel
I cannot compete
I cannot begin to tell you
How Lawrence cannot feel it
I cannot compel
I cannot compete
I cannot begin to tell you
How Lawrence cannot feel it

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from X​-​ING, released October 29, 2013

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Bret Mosley Melbourne, Australia

Veteran road warrior Bret Mosley crafts a potent blend of Americana, blues, and soulful folk. His introspective and emotional sound features stirring vocals, intricate lap slide work, and a stomping groove. His new album "Through the Fire" chronicles his transformative journey to Australia, showcasing resilience and triumph, with a mix of tender ballads and rocking Americana. ... more

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