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Sitting Out the Second Act

from Sitting Out the Second Act by Paul Goodwin

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She says "You've got a face like a scrunched up piece of paper
With a kind of OK picture on it."
I say "Funny you should say, I'm coming off a two year shift
As someone's portrait in the attic.

Age is nothing but a number, back sweat, owl eyebrows
And a tiny bit more understanding."

She smirks "I have my doubts" I say "You're lucky that you caught me out
Lately I've been mostly hiding
In a shitty new build flat, sitting out the second act
Wondering if I've bought the clothes I'll die in.

Age is nothing but a number, neck rolls, constant sighing
Managing your caffeine ration

I shuffled down the streets of my old stomping ground
Trying to conjure fledgling freedom
Neon glow and Kenwood blare, round and round the Market Square
Bottoming out over the sleeping policemen"

She says "It's not my place, but the same old stuff for old times' sake?
I hope I keep on pushing till I can't."
I say "Regrets? I'll have a few, but I've got this perma inverse Arsenal
From all the days that I've had in the sun.

You don't get this far and not get hardened or broken
You'd have to be a bit stupid not to be a bit sad.

Age is nothing but a number, being scared of teenagers,
Baulking at the price of things."

She says "Fine, you and I, we're long past keeping powder dry
Asda car park, Friday evening.
My Corsa has that sporty feel and all its springs are shot to hell
I'm always bottoming out over the sleeping policemen.

You'll like it, we'll be bottoming out over the sleeping policemen."

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from Sitting Out the Second Act, track released February 24, 2023

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Paul Goodwin Cambridge, UK

Paul Goodwin has spent the last 10 years or so playing his quietly heartbreaking songs anywhere that would have him, to anyone who would listen, and quite a few people that wouldn't. His music has taken him all over the UK as well as to Canada, France and America and he's played alongside acts ranging from Alessi's Ark to Waterson:Carthy to Wayne Hussey. ... more

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