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Killing Time

from Step Right, Shake Left by Jim Beckwith

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This track was arranged to sound a bit like a Fela Kuti, a nigerian musician who was known for some fantastic horn arrangements and powerful energy with his band.

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There’s a hole in the wall, something’s missing
a kinder culture, a reminiscing
I may be alive, but the nine to five - is killing me
I may be alive, but the nine to five - is killing me

and I won’t go down - without a fight

Some got money, some got the things they need
But one thing keeps us equal, and it just can’t be bought by greed
‘cause you - can’t buy time
it just goes on and on and on
you - can’t buy time
or the life that you were banking on

You can kill it; but you can’t buy it;
It just goes on and on, yeah, you can’t deny it
I may be alive, but the nine to five - is killing me
I may be alive, but the nine to five - is killing me

and I won’t go down - without a fight

we’re all just - killing time
we’re all just - killing time
we’re all just - killing time
we’re all just - killing time

credits

from Step Right, Shake Left, track released October 1, 1961
Jim Beckwith backed by Native Vibe. Arrangement by Bill MacPherson and Nee Sackey.

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Jim Beckwith Milan, Italy

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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