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Someone Who Believes

from Manhood Method Actor by John Flanagan

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    Award-winning songwriter John Flanagan has been praised for his authentic, heartfelt storytelling and uplifting performances. His forthcoming album Manhood Method Actor brings to life the soulful folk-rock sound of the 70s, taking inspiration from the likes of Jackson Browne, CSNY, Bonnie Raitt and Van Morrison. Lyrically the album traverses various landscapes of masculinity and relationships with themes of love, conflict, parenthood and coming of age. With soaring harmonies, powerful horn melodies, a grooving rhythm section and Flanagan’s warm, stirring vocals: the album draws the listener through moments of infectious joy, glimpses of touching sadness and everything in between.

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lyrics

I've got a love
She says I'm no good
That I don't do an ounce
Of the things that I should
Maybe she's right
And maybe she's wrong
I've been trying so hard
To please her for so long
But lately, I've been feeling the weight
Lately, can't even hold myself straight

Do you know what it means
Just to see your face?
I've been tired, I've been low
I've been in a dark place
My friend. 
Tell me how you lift me up
So ease-fully
Just by being someone who believes in me

I go to work
I sit at my chair
All my dreams in the drawer
All my plans in the air
Most days it feels like
I'm just scraping through
Like I'm doing the least
Of what I could do
But lately I've been starving for light
You wake me up, you take me up, spirit in flight

Do you know what it means
Just to see your face?
I've been tired, I've been low
I've been in a dark place
My friend. 
Tell me how you lift me up
So ease-fully
Just by being someone who believes in me

You see the best in who I am
Who I could become
This flower grows towards the light of the sun
And when this long night is done

Do you know what it means
Just to see your face?
I've been tired, I've been low
I've been in a dark place
My friend. 
Tell me how you lift me up
So ease-fully
Just by being someone, who believes in me

credits

from Manhood Method Actor, released June 2, 2023
John Flanagan - Vocals, Wurlitzer, organ?
Mark Zito - Electric guitar
Richard Rose - Bass
Justin Olsson - Drums
Michaela Jayde - Backing vocals
Declan Jones - Trumpet
Ros Jones - Trombone
Nick Lester - Alto & Tenor Saxophones

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John Flanagan Thornbury, Australia

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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