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Outta time

from "dirty folk" by Mark Westin

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Outta time was said to me by a real American on the eve of a presidential election

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People tell me the end’s getting near every day
I’m beginning to have my doubts
They been raising alarms now for forty odd years
You would think that the clock had already run out

While the one fella claims that he’s right
But he’s getting no help
And he’s losing the fight
And the next fella’s left standing tall
When he tells us there’s no one to fight with at all

Cause we’re fine
Everything’s fine
And we’re not outta time

Someone told me democracy always works best
When the folks get to put in a hand
And I’ve heard aristocracy’s also been blessed
Cause at least everybody knows just where they stand

But the weavers of worlds start to spin up the threads
Of the finest deceptions that money can buy
And the ones we elect lose the touch of their hearts
As their fingers get tangled
And caught in the lie

That we’re fine
Everything’s fine
And we’re not outta time

Well I wonder if anywhere out in this world
There’s a person who knows the whole truth
Would he stand and salute as the flag is unfurled
Or throw stones at the wall with the wisdom of youth

Would he always stay calm and secure
With the faith in his heart
That there’s nothing to fear
Or go scream in the streets at the top of his lungs
That we never should take it on faith when we hear

That we’re fine
Everything’s fine
And we’re not outta time

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from "dirty folk", released January 1, 2007

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Mark Westin Newburgh, New York

"Heartfelt lyrics, soulful melody and enchanting vocals" -Honk Magazine

"Absolutely stunning and moving"-Existential Magazine

"Downright transcendent"-We Write About Music

Mark's been gigging and writing a long time, and he's a wordsmith of a very high order. His songs are diverse, eclectic, darkly humorous, and for real.

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