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Crazy Old Jack

from The Private Life of Clowns by Karen Hunter

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Written in dedication to my cousin Max Chapple, may he rest in peace.

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Crazy ol' Jack

smack crack ,crazy ol' jack
put his head on the chopping block and never came back
he opened his mouth and he opened his heart
a cry ushered forth from the thick hard dark
goodbye said jack

All the advisors sang the same old line
you're too strange mr jack turn around go back
but jack couldn't listen to any more whine
he pulled out the blaster and silenced his mind
goodbye said jack

I was watching
so silent and still
behind the door by the window sill
couldn't see it coming and regret that now
big institutions gave the why not the how
goodbye jack

smack smack crack crack jack

opportunity
theres plenty really
for coming or going or just standing still
we make the desicions that decide our fate
so lock up the weapons before its too late

smack crack ,crazy ol' jack
put his head on the chopping block and never came back
he opened his mouth and he opened his heart
a cry ushered forth from the thick hard dark
goodbye said jack


smack smack crack crack jack

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from The Private Life of Clowns, released January 1, 1997

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Karen Hunter Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealander Kāren Hunter uses guitar, voice, mandolin and loops to create heart charged soundscapes that draw deep from the well of our collective spirit.
These are love songs to Papatuānuku / Mother Earth, freshly baked under the fire of Ranginui / Sky Father.

Each album has it's own role in her collection, from rootsy songs, Celtic dub to Yoga music, Kāren is a diverse and eclectic composer.
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