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The Flood

by Joshua Park

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1.
Smokestack 05:27
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He said, "Where would you go? What other way if you wanna go home?" "Did you adhere to the words that I say, or didn't I say so?" You're just a smokestack. He said, "I don't get lost. I count the cost. I can write it down." "Or toss it all in, let it begin, til it comes around." You're just a smokestack. And I don't know where you belong. When the bombs they fall, will he hear me at all? Will it all add up, or just find some pieces of a broken cup? Father of mine, how could you say I'm not already home?
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Soul Prepared for God 03:52
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To kill a man first tie on a white target to his heart. The blindfold should be drawn tight and his soul prepared for god. The line of men across from him should number seven strong. Five live rounds and two blank sounds will keep their souls from harm. They said he was a killer. They said he could be bought. They said "How did such a dirty man get tied up in our lot?" They say they'll all feel better now his damned soul's off our land. He stole from me. He'll steal from you. We'll take his falling sand. To kill a man first tie on a white target to his heart. The blindfold should be drawn tight and his soul prepared for god. The line of men across from him should number seven strong. Five live rounds and two blank sounds will keep their souls from harm. I bet that he was angry. I guess he felt alone. I wonder if he grew up in an honest, loving home. Well his sister cried the loudest as she gazed up at the sky. She hoped she would see him when they set him free to fly. To kill a man first tie on a white target to his heart. The blindfold should be drawn tight and his soul prepared for god. Have his soul prepared for god. Have his soul prepared for god when you put a bullet in his heart. When you put a bullet in his heart, have his soul prepared for god. God.
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Just to Be with You 04:11
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I wanna ride the wave home I wanna sail into that dawn Stay in bed so long Won't you come along I wanna ride the wave home I wanna run to that train You said we could balance on a string See those thunderclouds roll in We'll hail that cab if it rains I wanna run to that train Just to be with you And only with you I wanna stay up past eight You said "baby, don't you hesitate" "If you must, you can be late" "I'll curl up in our bed and wait" Come on We can do whatever we want Just to be with you And only with you I wanna watch the band break We'll then exist on their wake Just keep on drinkin' til three You and me, babe You and me
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The Flood 04:09
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Moving restless, I've got my mind made up on everything Winter melts, its breezes they blow into the spring Blowing through limb's leaves and backwards to the sea Suddenly they reveal a house up in the trees Climb up to the top and sit down for a spell Rain starts pouring up, you know, some people don't never tell Pass a ladder down I made from rope and twine If you climbed right up, you know I swear I would not mind Now as the city floods and those rivers turn into streets Roots go pulling up and there's rooftops at my feet Don't you worry, babe, we're safe up here all day Til the angels come and fly our souls away
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Envelope 03:50
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I've got two full cups of coffee. Snow is covering the ground. The bed was cold. Still unsure. Wait quietly for a sign that you'll return. But if you were here with me, I'd be smiling for all you can do to me without trying. I'll drink mine. Yours gets colder. I've forgotten how you take it anyway. Mine was black, but now with whiskey. Where the hell have you gone to? But if you were here with me, I'd be smiling for all you can do to me without trying. Baby come home. Baby come home. Baby come home. Baby come home.
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Wayfaring Stranger 04:37
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I am a poor wayfaring stranger Travelling through this world of woe There is no sickness, toil or danger In that bright land to which I go I'm going there To see my mother I'm going there No more to roam I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I know dark clouds will gather round me, I know my way is rough and steep Yet beauteous fields lie just before me Where god's redeemed their vigils keep I'm going there To see my father I'm going there No more to roam I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I'm going there To find my lover She said she'd meet me Meet me when I come I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I am a poor wayfaring stranger Travelling through this world of woe
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Graveyard Blues 03:13
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Some men say I'll sleep when I'm dead and gone Some men say I'll sleep when I'm dead and gone I can't sleep these days without a woman by my side I'll never die alone They should throw my body in the river, but they'll probably put it down in a grave They should throw my body deep in the river, but they'll probably put it down in a shallow grave They can pray for me forever, but there's no soul that need be saved They'll bring flowers for my gravestone, but who needs that when you're dead They'll bring flowers for my gravestone, but who needs that when you're dead I never got 'em when I was alive and breathing and red The mourners run and cover their heads when the sky opens up to rain The mourners run and cover their heads in their beds whey the sky pours rain That driving water can't touch me no more Come on, pour in vain Some men say I'll sleep when I'm dead and gone Some fools say I'll sleep when I'm dead and gone I can't sleep these days without a woman by my side I'll never die alone

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With the support of Woodfarm Records, Joshua Park released his third EP, “The Flood”. The songs represent the past five years of his life as he re-emerges into Philadelphia’s musical landscape. “The Flood” weaves tales of desire, delusion, loss, security, death, love, and hope with vibrant, powerful vocals and superbly-layered instrumentation.

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released May 25, 2018

Joshua Park: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Daniel Bower: Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Mandolin, Vocals
Raphael Cutrufello: Wurlitzer, Vocals
Philip D’Agostino: Bass
Cory Heller: Organ
Brad Hinton: Electric Guitar, Lap Steel, Vocals
John Kilgore: Mellotron, Rhodes

Produced by Daniel Bower and Joshua Park.
Engineered by Daniel Bower at The Whelping House (Glenmoore, PA) & Todd Mecaughey at Cambridge Sound Studios (Philadelphia, PA).
Mixed and Mastered by Jim Salamone at Cambridge Sound Studios.
All songs written by Joshua Park except "Wayfaring Stranger" (traditional). Music for "Just to Be with You" written by Carl Cheeseman.

This record is dedicated in loving memory to Grandpop (James Lennon) and Grandma (Shirley Park).

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Music has always helped Joshua Park create a balance in his life, whether relying on his own songwriting abilities or the insight and inspiration of musicians near and far. He captivates his audiences one song at a time as he lives in every word. As a solo artist, duo, trio, or supported by a full band Joshua has a raw passion that is evident with every note. ... more

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