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The Avett Brothers — The Once & Future Carpenter
Album: The Carpenter
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Released: 2012
Length: 4:45
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I ain't from Texas, but I made my way from Dallas
And I know the lonesome sound is following
And I ain't a gambler, but I can recognize a hand
And when to hold, when queens are staring back at me
Once I was a carpenter, and man my hands were calloused
I could swing a metal mallet sure and straight
But I took to the highway, a poet young and hungry
And I left the timbers where they lay

Forever I will move like the world that turns beneath me
And when I lose my direction I'll look up to the sky
And when the black cloak drags upon the ground
I'll be ready to surrender, and remember
Well we're all in this together
If I live the life I'm given, I wont be scared to die

And I don't come from Detroit, but her diesel motors pull me
And I followed till I finally lost my way
And now I spend my days in search of a woman I called purpose
And if I ever pass back through her town I'll stay

Forever I will move like the world that turns beneath me
And when I lose my direction I'll look up to the sky
And when the black dress drags upon the ground
I'll be ready to surrender, and remember
Well we're all in this together
If I live the life I'm given, I won't be scared to die

And my life is but a coin, it's pulled from an empty pocket
Dropped into a slot with dreams of sevens close behind
And these hopes and these fears go with it, and moon and the sun go spinning
Like the numbers and fruits before our eyes
Sometimes I hit, sometimes it robs me blind
Sometimes I hit, sometimes it robs me blind

Forever I will move like the world that turns beneath me
And when I lose my direction I'll look up to the sky
And when the black cloak drags upon the ground
I'll be ready to surrender, and remember
Well we're all in this together
If I live the life I'm given, I won't be scared to die
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 BillG wrote:

Don't hear the Christian thing. Not every carpenter is from Nazareth.


That's funny
Posted 1 year ago by Jdingman    [ Reply ]
Much prefer their earlier, rawer, more country-fied stuff.  Saw them live in 2010 and it was a great show, though.
Posted 11 years ago by winotron    [ Reply ]
Wow, this is truly one of the worst songs I've ever heard on RP. Thought I had tuned into a different station.
Posted 11 years ago by bentonian    [ Reply ]
 gypsyman wrote:

This is NOT country. Try Christian Folk.
 
Don't hear the Christian thing. Not every carpenter is from Nazareth.
Posted 11 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
 bluecshells wrote:

He is gorgeous.
 
Why, yes he is. He'd be drop-dead gorgeous with clean hair and a nicely trimmed beard. But I wouldn't kick him out of bed as is. {#Smile}
Posted 11 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
 gypsyman wrote:

This is NOT country. Try Christian Folk.
 
Alt-Country.  I know it's true because Wikipedia says so... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternative_country_musicians
Posted 11 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
 itaish wrote:
I can definitely see why people hate these guys here but I like them. Maybe I just haven't heard enough country in my life...
 
This is NOT country. Try Christian Folk.
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
hahahahahaha!!!! 

h8rhater wrote:

Such a big word for you.
 


Posted 11 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
 Keef wrote:

 
He is gorgeous.
Posted 11 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Great album, very personal.
Posted 11 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I can definitely see why people hate these guys here but I like them. Maybe I just haven't heard enough country in my life...
Posted 11 years ago by itaish    [ Reply ]
Just more crappy alt-country.
Posted 11 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:
This song is genuinely banal.
 
Such a big word for you.
Posted 11 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:
This song is genuinely banal.
 
I agree—-i've heard it a few times and he has a sincere voice; but there is an insincerity to it. It could be just me...
Posted 11 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Nice song but could listen to about half of it around a campfire then i got bored.
Posted 11 years ago by samredmtn    [ Reply ]
Tastes like Sugar Mountain to me.
Posted 11 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Remember way back when, when all the Avett Bros songs got instantly axed from the LRC?  Yeah.  LOL

—OCDHG
Posted 11 years ago by appy_monkey    [ Reply ]
This is a great album
Posted 11 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I consistently like their sound.  Was not familiar with this song, but it got my attention and so... 
Posted 11 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
I know you're all going to think I've completely lost my mind (duh) but something in this song reminds me of an old Michael Nesmith song!!!  
Posted 11 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
GawgaBoy
(State of Confusion)
Posted: Oct 01, 2012 - 18:57 < Reply >
 BillG wrote:

Sorry about that. Fixed.
  
no need to be sorry, I am constantly amazed at your uptime and quality of programming.  Thank you, my friend, for music such as The Avett Brothers and so many more artists that I have learned about from RP.

In complete agreement with GawgaBoy!!  {#High-five}   {#Yes}


Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:

Sorry about that. Fixed.
 
no need to be sorry, I am constantly amazed at your uptime and quality of programming.  Thank you, my friend, for music such as The Avett Brothers and so many more artists that I have learned about from RP.
Posted 11 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
This song is really soothing, I think.
Posted 11 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
 GawgaBoy wrote:
9/18/12 at 16:32 PDT no audio 

PSD keeps the music flowing. 
 
Sorry about that. Fixed.
Posted 11 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Same problem here, no audio :(
Posted 11 years ago by joost_bosman    [ Reply ]
9/18/12 at 16:32 PDT no audio 

PSD keeps the music flowing. 
Posted 11 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:
This song is an example of why PSD exists.
 

It may take awhile for it to show up though...
Posted 11 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
This song is an example of why PSD exists.
Posted 11 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
I love pretty much everything I hear from these guys.....if I actually still purchased albums, it would be in my collection.  
Posted 11 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
This song is genuinely banal.
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
yup... its official: I like it. 8
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:
I've had this album playing on repeat on NPR and it is delicious. Can't wait for it to arrive.
 
Ditto here.  I ordered it direct from the Bros website today figuring they would get a few more pennies that way.  Just got back from SB by the way.  Sure is a nice place to be.
Posted 11 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
I've had this album playing on repeat on NPR and it is delicious. Can't wait for it to arrive.
Posted 11 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Yay!!! New Avetts!  Love it from the first bar (lets hope it holds up)
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]