american lullaby

 This one began its journey late one night. First verse walked on in with the chorus and remaining verses soon following - all a stab at sussing out the American landscape from an immigrant south of the border perspective.  We have performed this one in various ways but settled here on the character's inner conversation captured through Allen's voice. 

For psychic transmissions and transference,  thanks to Nanci Griffith and Paul Simon.  --James

Lyrics     © James Damico

Sky is full, full of rain  these thoughts are grey and wide. I carry you like a prayer  across the great divide, across the great divide

bajo los cielos                                  under the skies
hacia el sur para llegar               heading south 
a la frontera ante mì                    the border before me
con suenos de mi hogar,            with dreams of my home
con suenos de mi hogar             with dreams of my home

Hey there, America  I’m calling out to you
Lying neath your stars tonight singing this American lullaby

Go charging down the hill                      A toda velocidad
Future is fading fast                                   Se desvanece el futuro
Have we had our fill?                                 ¿Nos basta el progreso,      
What of love & freedom will last?     el amor, y la libertad?
What of love & freedom will last?

Bajo el cielo lleno de lluvia            Beneath a sky full of rain      
Queda una mar gris                           There remains a grey sea
en una oración te llevo                     I carry you like a prayer
Vagando por el gran pais                Wandering this big country
Vagando por el gran pais 



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Photo by Daniel Damico, age 3