Clandestine Tramp

from Clandestine Tramp by Nicholas Lurwick

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He took the first train back as soon as he heard the news
It’s gonna be quite the change from living all these years let loose
Say goodbye to tanner dan goodbye to the boiling pot
Goodbye to all his traveling friends he’s sure gonna miss em a lot

Just another clandestine tramp trading in the track for some roots
Trading in the stars for a roof to live under
Just another fateless bum becoming someone
Using his real name for once in his life

He was picked on a bad road though he didn’t commit the crime
He’s out of the hole and he’s living on parole and they check on him from time to time
This type of living was in his blood but he can’t seem to catch a dime
He’s writing to his mama how they done and caught him and they’ll be dragging him back on the line

Just another clandestine tramp trading in the tracks for some roots
Trading in the stars for a roof to live in under
Just another fateless bum becoming someone
Using his real name for once in his life

There was fighting under the bridge over a brand new pair shoes
Soon knuckles were bumping and knives were being flicked and Mikey was splitting up the two
Always out to make peace two patrol men came in hot
They could finally scratch their wicked itchy fingers but he was the first one shot

Just another clandestine tramp trading in the tracks for some roots
trading in the stars for a roof to live under
Just another fateless bum becoming someone
Using his real name for once in his life

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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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