Looking For A Miracle (Finding Namaste)

from Subourbon Road by Side Street

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This song was a long time in the making and the fact that it ever was finished is sort of a miracle. George and Eric created the riff and chord structure eons ago. After about two years, a melody flew into George’s head while he was on the interminable drive from New Jersey to Boston. But what to do for lyrics – that was the next challenge. Everyone has a day job that often keeps them awake at night. That’s pretty universal. Thus the story about someone struggling to succeed - while at the same time just wishing for peace and equilibrium.

lyrics

Late at night he scratched his head and wondered what they’d say. Sleep don’t come, he heard the dead sing 50 shades of gray.
Certain persons, certain verses filled his mind like notes left on a tray.

(And) he was seeking equilibrium. (But) all he found was namaste. (When) he really needs a miracle, something’s getting in the way.

Powerball, one number short, your luck just doesn’t change.
Feel a fall unlike a sport, it shouldn’t be that strange.
Certain muses, certain ruses as you sigh it’s just a dream away.

And you were seeking equilibrium. (But) all you found was namaste. When you really need a miracle, something’s getting in the way.

I’m dreaming; maybe not. I’m freezing; maybe hot.
The difference may be wrong. Going strong, indifference growing strong.

Late again but here I am and better now than not.
Could I bend and would I break and can I take a shot.
Certain faces, certain phases (and) Shakespeare’s chorus pointing out the way.
(And) I’ve been seeking equilibrium. (But) all I find is namaste.
And I think I’m overthinking it. Something’s getting in the way.
(But) I think I need a miracle. (And) all I find is namaste.
When I’m seeking equilibrium, something’s always in the way.

credits

from Subourbon Road, track released January 1, 2017
George Pultz: Acoustic guitar and lead vocals
Eric Luskin: Bass, electric guitars and backing vocals
Bob Littman: Violin, mandolin and backing vocals
Doug Kwartler: Drums, harmonica and backing vocals

Produced by Doug Kwartler @ Hollow Body Studios, Chelmsford MA

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Side Street Boston, Massachusetts

Bob Littman: Mandolin,Violin & Vocals. Along with George, a charter member of The Maple Street Project. Currently plays with Roaring Jelly & area Celtic ensembles.

Eric Luskin: Guitar, bass & Vocals. Joined The Maple Street Project as the bass player because... who needs 3 guitars in a folk band?

George Pultz: Guitar & Vocals.
Performed with Bob in the late seventies in an acoustic duo. ... more

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