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Silent Man

from Story For Another Storm by Chris Webb

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I'm a silent man in a silent city
I tried to talk back, well, what a pity
That in a town like this it pays to be funny
My awkward way of singing makes more sweat than money

The doctor said "Don't worry, it's a case of the flu.
Take two of these and run a bath and move to countries too."
Was it flu or a broken heart, was that even a doctor?
I take my own advice you see, I've learned to take things slow

I'm a silent man in a silent city
I tried to talk back, well, what a pity
That in a town like this it pays to be funny
My awkward way of singing makes more sweat than money

Well the pretty nurse is taking all the poppies for herself
With a tray littered with needles and the past in her blood
Well I know that's pessimistic but the world it is in change
I'm trying hard to find a place to sing all by myself

And the clubs are awash with a beat and a dance
It's got to be cool, I gave it a chance but

I'm a silent man in a silent city
I tried to talk back, well, what a pity
That in a town like this it pays to be funny
My awkward way of singing makes more sweat than money

I'm a silent man in a silent city
I tried to talk back, well, what a pity
That in a town like this it pays to be funny
My awkward way of singing makes more sweat than money
I'm an average guy in a modern city
So I exact my revenge on the rich and the pretty
And if I go out in a blaze of glory
At least my songs will tell the story
I'm an intro/extroverted no one
I'll chat left and right then curse the sunrise
If all seems lost I've got my hairline
I'm a mild-mannered boy like my old man

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from Story For Another Storm, released March 23, 2016

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Chris Webb Bristol, UK

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