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Crossroads (If You Arrive)

by Harpin' Norm Lucien

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Lydia Knox (whom I have never met in person) read out these lyrics in our poetry group. "Wicked" I thought, and composed it into a Bluesy tune and played it to the group. It went over well.

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Crossroads (If You Arrive)

if you arrive at the crossroads
remember to allow candy to fall
from your hand,
turn around three times,
and spit on your shoes-
because from this point on,
your life's gonna change:

You might encounter a sphinx
with her electric voice, and dust devil friends-
her mirror gaze will show
you who you truly are.
"Riddle me this," she says,
smacking her lips at the thought
of how you'd taste of you in her mouth.

You might meet Elegba
with his black tail coat
and long top hat, he will bark laugh
at your confusion-
though he could be a baby,
you never know.

You might meet a coyote
who will cut you with his grin
and weave in and out of the night
like a spector .

Chances are you will meet her
the three faced one, the
terrible and amazing gargon,
who will give you a key,
but she won't tell you
which path to choose...

No,
the most terrifying thing about the crossroads
is that you must determine which way
to go
and there is no going back.

credits

released August 13, 2021
Lyrics by Lydia Knox
Music composed and sung by Harpin' Norm Lucien
Upright Bass, piano, Telecaster and Percussion by Steve Sherman
Produced and Mastered by Steve Sherman Productions

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Harpin' Norm Lucien Toronto, Ontario

Heavy into harmonica playing and song writing Harpin’ has played in Europe, Ontario and places like the Bluebird in Nashville!
Harpin’ has his own style influenced by folk and blues and his French Canadian background! He often layers two or more harmonica tracks along with his vocals! Harpin’ Norm’s Tunes are often a rhythmic and singable balance of positivity and social commentary!
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