The final new original on this album. Time is always an interesting fodder for writing. The story here tackles a bit of the supernatural.
lyrics
Walk along the road a while, you may find a traveler there
With a bright glow of desire, disaster in her hair
Jack of all the trades of men and a master of none
"What's her name?", you may ask
Ira, she's the one
Ira in her younger years could rob, steal and cheat
She still had all her fingers, she had the gift of deceit
When she stumbled on a game of chance, there was little risk involved
How was she to know, how that game would resolve
She said
Run Ira, run if you can
Run because you're free
Run Ira, the game is still at hand
Time's a tyranny
The dye was cast, and the tea leaves read, lightening struck the ground
The lights went out and Ira cried, "What game have I found?"
Suddenly a light shown down, it was silent and still
And then the spirit came down and took Ira at its will
She said
Run Ira, run if you can
Run because you're free
Run Ira, the game is still at hand
Time's a tyranny
She said, "I've had enough, my time is up
I'm ready to be released
I've work so hard, put in my days
and gathered for the feast"
Scattered, battered, tossed around, still coming back for more
If life is like a game, Ira wanted more
Spun out through the sands of time, the mystery unwinds
It's 100 foot of water, and it's so hard to find
Run Ira, run if you can
Run because you're free
Run Ira, the game is still at hand
Time's a tyranny
credits
from Loose Roosters,
released December 21, 2022
Written by Tim Jones
Arranged by Tim Jones
Recorded at Johnson City Sessions
Mixed by Chris Capozzoli
Mastered by Scott Haynes
Tim Jones: vox and guitar
Chris Capozzoli: vox and guitar
Jimmy Thompson: bass
Dirk Brown: drums
Finer gentlemen, you’ll meet few
Writing songs that are all
brand new
Live in the mountains with a kangaroo
And boy who cries about the age of two
Many have tried to play as they do
But the soul of a rooster is required of you
Tell all you know to come from far and near
The roosters are loose so lend them your ear
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