Road Sign

from The First Four EP by Ian Christiansen

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The message on the road sign, says I need to turn back.
The message on the road sign, says I need to turn back.
Cuz there's trouble up ahead boy, just beyond those railroad tracks.

Well of course I didn't listen, I don't ever follow rules.
Well of course I didn't listen, I don't ever follow rules.
No road signs' gonna stop me, not when I got somethin' to prove.

Well I've never been a gamblin' man, the queen of hearts ain't never on my side.
Well I've never been a gamblin' man, the queen of hearts ain't never on my side.
The only straight I know of is Tequila, a pinch of salt, and a wedge of lime.

That danger I was warned of was the devil in disguise.
That danger I was warned of was the devil in disguise.
The queen of hearts stood before me with Tequila, a pinch of salt, and a wedge of lime.

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from The First Four EP, released October 13, 2013

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Ian Christiansen Lompoc, California

I've stumbled and staggered around the block nearly as many times as most. As a matter of fact I'm currently navigating my way around that infamous block yet again, and when complete... yet again. Willingly accepting that treacherous sojourn around the block and experiencing it's various trials and tribulations is how I live, it's how I write, it's what inspires, it's where my music is born. ... more

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