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Civil

by Sam Wickens

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“Civil tells a coming of age story of a boy that is growing up through a troubled home, trying to find his own way in life and grow an understanding.”

Sam Wickens

lyrics

When my mother
Joined the army
I was a boy,
Then my brother
stuck around
like any other should
That's when my father
got the hunger
for the violence
He let it all
Unfold that Night.

So, like the Rain (reign)
Came for my mother
then my brother.
Like my father.
So, like the Rain (reign)
Came for my mother
then my brother.
Like my father.
Send it on...

Oh, My Mother came and joined us at the table
She got angry
like every other did
Came the Lady
Came the Forest

For the fighting
I took a round
to the woods
that night

So, like the Rain (reign)
Came for my mother
then my brother.
Like my father.
So, like the Rain (reign)
Came for my mother
then my brother.
Like my father.

credits

released October 15, 2021
Produced by - Sam Wickens & Phil Dalton

Vocals & Guitar - Sam Wickens
Drums - Chris McCann
Bass - Herb Magee
Additional Guitar Phil Dalton

With thanks to...
Help Musicians UK/NI
Arts Council NI

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Sam Wickens Bangor, UK

Sam is a mesmerising solo performer, gifted with the talent to arouse the soul with haunting melodies laced with poignant lyrics sung with his trademark transparency of spirit. Compared to Jeff Buckley, John Martin, Tom Waits. Sam plies his craft with a focused sincerity, and has created a style his own: consistently delivering on his reputation as a bewitching live performer. ... more

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