Giving up the Ghost

from Glossolalia by Marshall McLean Band

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Son of Jesse the renegade, sees what day the Lord has made.
Feels the ground fighting back at him, drinks his coffee black as sin.
The spinning sling, the striking stone, giants fall your friends go home
Anoint his head let him watch the news, Son of Jess the phone's for you
You're giving up the ghost.

Son of David your phone is dead, they took your clothes, your friends all left,
The spinning curse, the Stumbling Stone, in the garden all alone.
He needs you Lord like I need a drink, like troubled men need time to think,
Son of David the King of Hearts, facing up he's the wild card,
He's giving up the ghost.

Son of Man here I am, the Lord has made me understand
That when your friends run out and their heels all spin,
I have no stones to throw at them
I've got a lot of heart, but it's not enough, I'll find a way to screw it up
Just raise me up on the last of days, text me when you're on your way
I'm giving up the ghost.

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from Glossolalia, released November 16, 2013

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Marshall McLean Band Spokane, Washington

The MMBand was born out of the Northwest, and it carries with it the unique sound that is becoming distinct to this part of the country. The four-piece band, based out of Spokane, has brought forth a fresh idea; that one can merge elements of thoughtful songwriting in folk, the driving force of rock, and the melodic accessibility of Americana and carve out a new genre, a kind of NW Americana Rock ... more

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