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The world’s a beautiful place
And it’s got plenty of space for me
I could travel all around and take it all in from sea to shining sea
I could paint its picture, I could sing its song
I could treat it right, or I could right its wrongs
But is it a life well lived if no one loves me?
I’ve seen some glorious sunsets
I met a bald eagle and a mountain lion
Been on top of a canyon, at the bottom of a sea
so pretty it caught me crying
I’ve solved some puzzles, I’ve built some tables
I’ve petted some sheep and I’ve mended some cables
If I told you I was proud to do it alone I was lying
So how do I fill this empty feeling?
I can close my eyes and focus on breathing
But how do I pretend that I don’t care
I know I shouldn’t need affirmation
From a world that offers no consolation
But wherever I am it feels like I’m not there
I’m sorry that I feel sorry for myself
I know I should just set it aside
Put it on the shelf and hide it where no one finds it
But I also know my heart’s an open book
It’s not a secret worth a second look
It’s not like there’s some revelation behind it
I’ll jump right in and Join the Dance
I’ll try and give you a smile
I’ll keep on trying and plow right on at least for a little while
I’m a lonesome poet I’m a one-man band
Searching for angels to come and take my hand
And guide me along through my last miles
So how do I fill this empty feeling?
I can close my eyes and focus on breathing
But how do I pretend that I don’t care
I know I shouldn’t need affirmation
From a world that offers no consolation
But wherever I am it feels like I’m not there
I can make myself a little fire
I can feel the forest breeze
I can lay myself down right on the ground and watch the moonlight through the trees
I may be all alone, may not have a home
May be tired of rambling, may not care to roam
There’s a pretty fine line between aimless and free
So how do I fill this empty feeling?
I can close my eyes and focus on breathing
But how do I pretend that I don’t care
I know I shouldn’t need affirmation
From a world that offers no consolation
But wherever I am it feels like I’m not there

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from Live at 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, released August 28, 2022
Composed by Matthew Gordon

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Matthew Gordon & Silvershade Scenery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Turning on a dime from soulfully funky to longingly wistful, Matthew Gordon & Silvershade Scenery, apply strong folk roots with a hard-driving sensibility. Recognizing the unique power that the combination of music and lyrics has on forging emotional connections with each member of the audience, the mission is completed to rocking effect with this electrifying band. ... more

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