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Ripples

from Honest Man by John Flanagan Trio

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I followed her to church on Sunday
She was singing in the gospel band
Though I’ve not been touched by Jesus
I consider him a holy man
And they tell me all that breathes must pray
And all that prays is blessed
And I feel the spirit moving
As I watch her heaving breast

It will strike the surface for one moment
Then it’s out of sight
And the rest of life is ripples
Of a love pure and bright

And I see a real connection
In the people as they pray
And my heart is open to them
So I sing in my own way
I think of all the good and bad
That has been done in one man’s name
Could a pure message live on
In some uncorrupted chain

It will strike the surface for one moment
Then it’s out of sight
And the rest of life is ripples
Of a love pure and bright

And my memory wanders backward
(As the pastor rambles on)
To a new young couple
Making out on a dark street corner
His feet down in the gutter
Passion spilling out of them
I still don’t know if that was lust
Or wild love the rarest gem

I followed her to church on Sunday
She was singing in the gospel band
I made sure that she couldn’t see me
As she sang beside her man
I wonder does a part of our love
Live on in her heart to day
How could anybody love
As strong as we did in those days

It will strike the surface for one moment
Then it’s out of sight
And the rest of life is ripples
Of a love pure and bright

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from Honest Man, released April 20, 2018

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From the Cygnet Folk Festival in Tasmania to the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia John Flanagan has won over fans far and wide. Audiences are drawn to the original but timeless melodies and deeply honest lyricism of the song-writing. Combining traditional old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities John creates an alt-folk sound that is old and new at the same time. ... more

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