Leaving the Way

“Ok, first thing first, this guy is the producer of Daniel Johnstons Electric Ghosts CD. I would lay myself down to be sacraficed at Johnstons feet if he was a God who needed appeasement. Enough Said. The chance to check out Mad Francis’s solo work excited me. Melodically Haunting and make you wanna cry a good needed soulful cry. This music is smart, honest and real. Strong powerful vocals with a range as vast as the Rockies.
It sounds as if there are 3 different singers but its just him which attests to his cleverness and musical ability.”

-Cindy Pop Dert Online (6/2006)

you had to know
when your blood runs cold and slower
you lose control
it’s time to start this whole thing over

refrain:
leaving the way
I’ve got to have you understand
I can’t stay here anymore
it’s tearing me so down
so down
the light from my fire shines not anymore
somehow all along I was leaving the way

the gate is broken
now just go through
in time our innocence eludes us
then we choose

refrain:
youdon’thavetoleave
matteroffactmostofusstayourwholelives
it’swhenyourealizeyoucanleaveandyouchoosetostayanyway
thatI’llneverunderstand
I never meant to leave you dying
now I’m leaving the way

refrain:
leaving the way
I’ve got to have you understand
I can’t stay here anymore
it’s tearing me so down
so down
the light from my fire shines not anymore
somehow all of us are leaving the way

I take my luck what’s gone is buried
feel my chest it pounds I’m merry
I’m gonna beat on drums
I’m gonna beat inside
I’m gonna beat it on and on and on