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The Way of the World

from FLARE by Pat Wictor

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I hear weariness but not resignation in Mose Allison’s song. The wide-angle, long-view perspective of it speaks to me.

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10. The Way of the World (Mose Allison)

I've heard cries and whispers
Like a storm up in the pines
Seen fires set up on a house
Like angry kudzu vines
Seen grown men on their knees
But that story's old as time

It's just the way of the world

I've heard every battle
Is the one to end all war
Seen thousands fall in line
And never know what for
And still our greatest fear
Is just that knock upon the door

It's just the way of the world

Is there any difference
In the sun that climbs or falls
Or in tryin' to get in or out
When facin' down a wall?
I just know I must get over
As somehow must we all

It's just the way of the world
It's just the way of the world

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from FLARE, released August 31, 2022
PW: vocals, guitars
John Conahan: organ, keyboards
Chico Huff: bass
Matt Scarano: drums

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Pat Wictor Brooklyn, New York

Grounded in rural blues and gospel traditions, Pat Wictor's lean, poetic songs and expressive guitar playing are seasoned with jazz, pop, improvisational surprise, and philosophy. He first gained attention as an acoustic lap slide guitarist, and a sought-after collaborator and session musician. His evolving projects push his own musical boundaries ever outward ... more

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