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Feet of Clay

from Rise Above or Fall Below by John Ludi

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Feet of Clay

You've got a look that says that you're looking for something,
you've got a walk that says that you're easily led.

Come into my parlor, come in seeking refuge,
got something to tell you.
Come in, be at comfort. Come in fit for sleeping
(good news to sell you).

I think that you would make a fine addition to my collection
of wandering souls and those who somehow lost their way.

Lay you down your burdens,
lay in soothing waters of peace and plenty.
Lay down all your worries, lay down all your anger,
make your mind empty.

I come walking towards you bearing gifts on my feet of clay.
My wisdom enfolds you and my loving hand points the way.

I am your pope, I am your guru, I am your savior.
I am the source of all the answers that you lack.

I'll be your salvation, I'll end all your questions...
your journey's ended.

I'm your destination. I'm your new addiction
(you're undefended).

I come walking towards you, saccharine words and my feet of clay.
I'm just a humble shepherd for wandering souls who've gone astray.
I come slinking towards you, sulfur breath and my feet of clay,
you're transfixed, enraptured, your soul is mine...you can't get away.

You bleed, I feed, my need is to own you
title and deed. Bound to my will and creed.

My claim, I aim to tame you till you're
a pliable thing...so you can kiss my ring.

I'll still your will, I'll kill it with
my bluster and power. I'll make you fumble and cower.

You ache, I take, I'll break you
down to your basic parts...dine on your heavy heart.

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from Rise Above or Fall Below, released October 5, 2004

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John Ludi Madison, Wisconsin

John Ludi is a musician/singer-songwriter with a wide array of influences and lyrical interests who was "Indie" before the term even existed. Working outside of the music industry by choice has given Ludi the ability to release songs of a level of lyrical depth that are anathema to the minds of the "suits". Ludi lives off-grid in a yurt in the woods of WI and will "fight the power" til he dies. ... more

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