A Wack'll Do

from Clandestine Tramp by Nicholas Lurwick

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I was throwing a scene or making a fits when I was three or five
And when you told me you were leaving in the morning I would lay on the floor and cry
The eggshell cracked I turned into a man when you gave me a whack
A whack whack’ll do whack whackity whack a whack whack’ll do whack whack

I landed a job I bought a house I married some kind of wife
I had twelve boys and they all had boys and their work was the center of their life
They learned so quickly and they never talked back when I gave em all a whack
A whack whack’ll do whack whackity whack a whack whack’ll do whack whack

I’m on my death bed and all my boys are crying I couldn’t be more ashamed
I wish I had the strength to change my will and teach em all over again
I thought I raised em better than that when I gave em all a whack
A whack whack’ll do whack whackity whack a whack whack’ll do whack whack

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from Clandestine Tramp, released September 9, 2020

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Nicholas Lurwick Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nicholas Lurwick, the alt-country troubadour hailing from Delco, PA, delivers a captivating blend of timeless country melodies infused with modern lyrical depth. With influences spanning from old-timey honky-tonk to hard-driving rock and cosmic country vibes, Lurwick crafts an expansive musical journey that resonates with authenticity and soul. ... more

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