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I had done a demo of this track utilizing the amazing Sean Malone on fretless bass just before he moved out of Tampa. Native Vibe guys said "we can't improve on that, we'll just add to your track and go with it. It was amazing that Rogerio could add drums so perfectly after the fact :)
Love that guitar by Bill Macpherson, too!

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Living in the wild,
Surviving in the city -
Screams of a child should but find no pity...

I find my mind still racing,
desperate and getting nowhere
Answers to earth are found in heaven
on the basis of need-to-know there..

We're making some money,
spending our time -
filling the days and wondering why;
Juggling values
and looking for space -
It's the Balance of Boredom and the Rat Race.

Got to get ahead,
can't fall behind
(I'm so behind)
Wanna get close to even before I die...

Can't you see the madness in my mind?
Won't you see the sadness in my soul?
Tenseness in my jaw won't loose the laughter -
Yes, this, but always gladness is my goal.

Can you see the wonder,
the puzzle on my face?
it's the Balance of Boredom and the Rat Race.

credits

from Step Right, Shake Left, released January 1, 2001
Jim Beckwith backed by Native Vibe. Arrangement by Bill MacPherson and Nee Sackey. With Lalita Sharma, Indian vocals, Sean Malone, fretless bass.

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Jim Beckwith is a fine writer of lyrics to inspire & a unique & compelling voice; a soulful texture that draws on influences from jazz and pop to R&B and voices from around the world. His voice has been called 'a male Sade' & something like 'a refined Sting'. Songs with lyrics that make you think & feel. Jim has players on his albums that play with artists like Sting, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor. ... more

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