The Writing on the Wall

by Jimmy Cowan

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The Writing on the Wall

Oh that light through yonder window
Breaks my bones and drowns my pillow
As I realize that I'm alone again
But I suppose that I should come to grips
I play the only part in this twisted skit
And the time has come for my final scene

Come on drop down into it
Bite your lip don't spit the bit
Time to read the writing on the wall
Time to read the writing on the wall

No one rings my telephone
My hopes they fall like dominoes
And all the air's been sucked out of the room
And just like that lonesome whippoorwill
I want to fly away but I'm frozen still
To sit and stare at the sad face in the mirror

Come on drop down into it
Bite your tongue you hypocrite
Time to read the writing on the wall
Time to read the writing on the wall

Come on drop down into it
Now is not the time to quit
Try to read the writing on the wall
Try to read the writing on the wall

Oh that poor ol' whippoorwill
He tries to smile but just for the thrill
Cause it's a lovely day for feeling this lonely

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released July 19, 2022
Written by Jimmy Cowan

Jimmy Cowan: lead vocal, harmonica
Chris Brennan: drums
Gerry Griffin: bass
Steve Runyon: piano, organ
Bill Karcher: rhythm and lead guitar
Tony Orbach: saxophone
Tom Monaghan: percussion
Matt Sullivan: backing vocal arrangement, backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Jeanette Rudy: backing vocals

Recorded, mixed, and produced by Gerry Griffin at Temple of Tuneage, Verona, NJ

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