The Ghost of Terry Fox (Is Looking Down On Me Tonite)
from Canadiana Grotesquica by Geoff Berner
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THE GHOST OF TERRY FOX
(Is Looking Down On Me Tonite)
The lights of Burnaby mountain
Are twinkling at me,
Winking at me,
Because they know.
When I was young, I tried to fly on borrowed wings.
I just didn't fit those things--
I belong below.
Standing on the podium,
Knowing what a fraud I am,
Everyone could see it wasn't right.
I could hear Doug and the Slugs all say,
“It's too bad” but anyway,
The ghost of Terry Fox is looking down on me tonight.
I tried to redeem myself,
Instead it seems, I just ream myself,
Over and over again, no hope in sight.
He was a true hero,
I am just a--well, you know,
The ghost of Terry Fox is looking down on me tonight.
They say to yourself be true,
But what's a man supposed to do?
How is he supposed to win the fight?
When everyone can clearly see,
I'll never be the man I tried to be.
The ghost of Terry Fox is looking down on me tonight
(Is Looking Down On Me Tonite)
The lights of Burnaby mountain
Are twinkling at me,
Winking at me,
Because they know.
When I was young, I tried to fly on borrowed wings.
I just didn't fit those things--
I belong below.
Standing on the podium,
Knowing what a fraud I am,
Everyone could see it wasn't right.
I could hear Doug and the Slugs all say,
“It's too bad” but anyway,
The ghost of Terry Fox is looking down on me tonight.
I tried to redeem myself,
Instead it seems, I just ream myself,
Over and over again, no hope in sight.
He was a true hero,
I am just a--well, you know,
The ghost of Terry Fox is looking down on me tonight.
They say to yourself be true,
But what's a man supposed to do?
How is he supposed to win the fight?
When everyone can clearly see,
I'll never be the man I tried to be.
The ghost of Terry Fox is looking down on me tonight
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from Canadiana Grotesquica,
released September 9, 2017
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Geoff Berner Vancouver, British Columbia
Singer / songwriter / accordionist / novelist Geoff Berner's music combines klezmer, punk, political satire and Balkan dance rhythms. He writes sharp, literate songs that make you want to weep, laugh, grind your teeth, or kick out a window - often all at the same time. Having built a cult following with his weirdly compelling stage presence, G.B. has a strange ability to create fun chaos. ... more
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