Alex O'Brien - Know Your Song Well (feat. Joe Elbee)

I came upon a young man
He barely turned my way
I asked him what he knew
He said he could not say
"What is that you're holding?"
He said it was a dream
It looked more like a guitar
But who can you believe?

So I said
Know your song well
Before you start singing
The stories that you tell
The truth that you're bringing
The day that you lie
They'll be there waiting
So know your song well
They can tell when you're faking

I came upon a mother
She was yelling at her son
I asked her what's her problem
And she said she wasn't done
"What is that you're screaming?"
She said it was my job
It felt more like a hobby
But what can I do but sob?

And I said
Know your song well
Before you start singing
The stories you tell
The truth that you're bringing
The day that you lie
They'll be there waiting
So know your song well
They can tell when you're faking

I came upon an old man
He was praying to his god
I asked if he was a sinner
He swore he was not
"What is it that you beg for?"
He said forgiveness and grace
I said it sounded more like pity
But who says that's a waste?

I said
Know your song well
Before you start singing
Stories that you tell
The truth that you're bringing
The day that you lie
They'll be there waiting
So know your song well
They can tell when you're faking

I came upon an angel
She smiled and turned my way
I asked her what was coming
She said she could not say
"What is that you're holding?"
She said an "electric violin"
But you don't have to listen
Cos you're not getting in

And I said
Know your song well
Before you start singing
The stories you tell
The truth that you're bringing
The day that you lie
They'll be there waiting
So know your song well
They can tell when you're faking

I came upon a night star
He shun brighter than ten suns
I asked him what's the story
He said it's just begun
"I thought it was half over"
He said you couldn't be more wrong
I tried to get his autograph
But he was too far gone

And I said
Know your song well
Before you start singing
The stories you tell
The truth that you're bringing
The day that you lie
They'll be there waiting
So know your song well
They can tell when you're faking

So know your song well

Written by:
Alex O'Brien

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