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Probably listening to a lot of Jim Carroll. I'm a Catholic boy I guess although my father was Jewish. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this song listening to it recently although I'd rewrite the words if I ever had time....some cool overtones flying around in there....

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I could talk all night, with no great insight, I search the skies 'til dawn. I try to believe, I try to believe, until the stars are gone. Confess me, and I'll confess you.
I got the rope burn, I got the live learn, I've got the shouldered chip, I've got the 'so what?' I got the rock gut, I've got delivered lip...
I got the black cloud, I got the torn shroud, I got the funny looks,
I got the naive, I got the heart sleeve, I got too many cooks....
Confess me and I'll confess you...
Bless me father for I have sinned, I have a tell tale conscience that stinks again...
The sacraments, boy, the sacraments....
I cracked the mirror, I try and steer clear, this song won't let me sleep,
I hock my handshake, trade for an earthquake and I pray my soul to keep.
Confess me and I'll confess you.....

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from THE CHORD IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD, released April 22, 1997

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HAMELL ON TRIAL Austin, Texas

Hamell on Trial is loud, fast music informed by politics, intelligence and a wicked sense of humor.
1995-Mercury Records-Big as Life, The Chord is Mightier Than the Sword.
1997- Choochtown
2003-Righteous Babe Records-Tough Love
2005, Songs For Parents Who Enjoy Drugs.
2007-“The Terrorism Of Everyday Life,” (Edinburgh Fringe Herald Award)
2012-New West Records -The Happiest Man Alive. ... more

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