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If I’m drowning in darkness will you pull me out of the shade
and show me that shadows exist
only where sun is made?
If I only see rain, could you drag me under the clouds,
let me get soaked,
then dry me out?

I carry the madman on my shoulders,
he juggles luck with a gambler’s eye,
I carry the madman on my shoulders
on a black cloud…

If I fail to see the magic that lies inside,
with a snap of your fingers
will you light up my sky?
Show me the stars and the moon that shine clear,
replace with hope
my dread and fear…

I carry the madman on my shoulders,
he juggles luck with a gambler’s eye,
I carry the madman on my shoulders
on a black cloud…
I carry the madman on my shoulders,
he juggles luck with a gambler’s eye,
I carry the madman on my shoulders
on a black cloud…

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Light strips a lie bare for all to see,
but Truth is often
too terrifying for me-
It brings on circumstances beyond my control
and lets the storm loose
as rage unfolds…

I carry the madman on my shoulders,
he juggles luck with a gambler’s eye,
I carry the madman on my shoulders
on a black cloud…

credits

from Hymns From The Battlefield, released December 1, 1993
words & music by L. Collins
arranged by: L. Collins

Vocals & guitars: Lawrence Collins
Piano: Greg Arnold
drums: Jeff Palermo

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lawrence collins band Bordeaux, France

Lawrence Collins is an american-egyptian singer songwriter, born in France and brought up in France, England, India, and the United States who speaks 4 languages fluently. His music reflects a life spent travelling and experimenting with different cultures, and he has produced 8 studio albums, a movie soundtrack, a live album, and played over 1700 shows during his 20 year career. ... more

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