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Chorus:
Mama had a mohawk
Daddy wasn't around
They let me run wild
on the streets of the town
A rock and roll baby
Born and bred
When I look back now
I can't believe I'm not dead
Mama had a mohawk, painted it blue
black leather jacket, and an angel tatoo
Daddy played the drums in a punk rock band
Mama said, "son, one day you'll understand"
Sometimes at night, mama wouldn't come home
I'd have to call up a friend, on the telephone
She'd pick me up at noon, and buy me fast food
and say, "sorry, little man, I was out with the band"
Chorus
High school was tough, I didn't fit in
I was skinny and ugly, only had one friend
We were always skipping school, hanging out, smoking pot
We'd just sit in the car and listen to punk rock
I remember the day Social D came to town
Mama snuck me in the back, when the guard wasn't around
Mike Ness looked at me, sang "Story of my Life"
Every word rang true, man, he got it all right
Chorus
Now I'm doing ok, work in a tatoo shop
got a hardcore band, and man, we really rock
I watch the kids jump around, from up on the stage
They remind me of me, when I was their age.
Chorus x2
credits
from The Way,
released November 9, 2021
Lead vocals: Rob Roper
Backing vocals: Brent Loveday, Jonny Barber, Molly Zackary, Ryan Watts, Graeme Clark-James.
Lead Guitars: Brent Loveday, Dave Preston.
Rhythm Guitars: Rob Roper
Bass: Ryan Watts
Drums: Ryan Elwood
Music and Lyrics by Rob Roper.
Recorded and Mixed by Jeff Kanan at The Keep Recording.
Some electric guitars recorded by Rob Roper at his home.
Brent Loveday's voice and guitar recorded at his home.
Mastered by Anna Frick at Airshow.
Jim Dalton has been recording his live solo acoustic shows, and putting them on Bandcamp. Check 'em out. Jim's a good songwriter, with some great songs-- sad, funny, clever-- and good drinking songs. Rob Roper
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021
A riveting jam session from Pittsburgh, Pa. folk band Wisbands, who infuse classic Americana with jazz and psychedelic rock. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 15, 2021