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You’re such a heavy bird
You’d never get far on your own
You’ll never have a use for your feathers
While you’re hopping down the road
You were born to walk the earth
With your back against the cold
You never had a purpose
Till I wore you on my back like a coat
You’re in your evening gloves
You’re off the farm taking big city drugs
No matter how far you get let it sink in
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings
I showed you how to swing
And I showed you how to strut
That’s my mojo you’re using
That’s my wine getting you drunk
Was I that broke you in
I got you clean clipped and cut
You’re a mule among horses I took you
When God stood you up
Now tell me who could do more
Set myself on fire keeping you warm
Now I’m off the hook he’s on your chin
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings
Now you’ve got your looks and your pretty things
A new set of chances that I wouldn’t give
If you’ve forgotten I’ll tell you again
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings
You’re such a heavy bird
You’d never get far on your own
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings
I gave you roots baby I gave you wings
You’re such a heavy bird
You’d never get far on your own
I gave you roots I gave you wings
I gave you roots I gave you wings
You’re such a heavy bird
supported by 123 fans who also own “Roots And Wings”
The best I've heard from Steve Earle in a while. The songs have a subtler, earthier tone, tastefully rendered in authentic sounding country/blues/bluegrass stylings. 'J.T' reminds of earlier records like 'Feel Alright' or 'Train a Comin'.
Deep grief, love and compassion is felt on the final track, the only composition from Steve, seemingly written for his son. The rest, composed by JT, do confirm what a great songwriter he really was. tideracer
supported by 119 fans who also own “Roots And Wings”
Just a warm, easy listen. The love for the songs is apparent. Takes me back to days spent working on my car in the driveway in SoCal. Hope they do another one cause I'm gonna wear this on out. Aloha beauishere
supported by 117 fans who also own “Roots And Wings”
Wonderful... some of Hiatt's best songs are here. I've been a fan since Riding with the King. This is gloriously played, too. What a band. anthonytoner
Philadelphia-based Labrador make unfussy and empathetic alt-country meant to sincerely bolster the downcast in times of strife. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 5, 2023
Proceeds from this live Pinegrove album, recorded during their last tour, will go to benefit the Southern Poverty Law Center. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 23, 2017