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Getting Here

by Michele McGuire

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1.
Shake a Little salt on me Shake a Little salt on me Mama, Shake a Little salt on me I’ve worn my blue jeans out at the knees, I’ve never had a terrible dime Well Job sat there at the foot of his bed, gasping for air with his hands in his head, “I’ve wandered through hell this can’t be the end Lord, teach me again how to fight” He just might Shake a Little salt on me Mama, Shake a Little salt on me I’ve worn my blue jeans out at the knees, I’ve never had a terrible dime John Henry saw this coming years ago the blood and the sweat would be all that he’d know, his baby watched him driving from the window, they’d steel that life away And he’d say Shake a Little salt on me Mama, Shake a Little salt on me I’ve worn my blue jeans out at the knees, I’ve never had a terrible dime Shake a Little salt on me Mama, Shake a Little salt on me I’ve worn my blue jeans out at the knees, I’ve never had a terrible dime
2.
Going South 03:55
I’m going south either way, I’m going south either way. Pockets full of shame, I’m giving up the game, nothing but my name to help me now This town is useless when it’s cold. This town is useless when it’s cold We all just stay inside like tickin’ clocks just passin’ time, swore I’d never hide that way again. Cuz my dad he taught me how to fall. My dad he taught me how to fall. Wind strong at your back and all your chips on black, just cover up your tracks when it all goes down I’m going south either way, I’m going south either way. Pockets full of shame, I’m giving up the game, nothing but my name to help me now You say you don’t know me at all you say you don’t know me at all One thing I can’t take is blaming all this shit on fate I took all that I made and time ran out, now. I’m going south either way, I’m going south If I leave or if I stay. Pockets full of shame, I’m giving up the game, nothing but my name to help me now Pockets full of shame, I’m giving up the game, nothing but my name to help me now
3.
Another year gone, another year older, November showed up again a little less cold if i could I’d hold her off a little bit longer. Til I get myself together, I know you won’t wait forever, this’ll be my last ditch effort Curtain call, that don’t mean the show is over I’m not young now and I’m only getting older If I don’t roll this dice, it would haunt my dreams forever I know I said it once or twice This will be my last ditch effort Another regret, another night out. Bank accounts looking low its a drought right now I can’t do without, my social cloud of smoke smells like booze cigarettes and leather I know you won’t wait forever. This will be my last ditch effort Curtain call, that don’t mean the show is over I’m not young now and I’m only getting older If I don’t roll this dice, it would haunt my dreams forever I know I said it once or twice This will be my last ditch effort Curtain call, that don’t mean the show is over I’m not young now and I’m only getting older If I don’t roll this dice, it would haunt my dreams forever I know I said it once or twice This will be my last ditch effort
4.
You ain’t right but I got nothin’ left. While everyone was finding love I found you in different beds. I tried lord I tried years to find the best you ain’t right but I got nothin’ left. I watch you from the front porch as your watching the TV. I pay all the cable bills and you assume its free. Potato chips fall from your chin with crumbs all down your chest, You ain’t right but I got nothing left You ain’t right but I got nothin’ left. While everyone was finding love I found you in different beds. I tried lord I tried years to find the best you ain’t right but I got nothin’ left. You haven’t had a job since 2009 you broke your leg drunk as hell clocked in for overtime I’m positive about negative pregancy tests. You ain’t right but I got nothing left You ain’t right but I got nothin’ left. While everyone was finding love I found you in different beds. I tried lord I tried years to find the best you ain’t right but I got nothin’ left. I look into the mirror I can see that it’s on me don’t put a pig in a tuxedo when your the bride to be. I’m better off without you yeah I don’t need this stress. Or you grabbing at my chest. In your stupid denim vest. You’re such a god damn mess. You ain’t right so I just fuckin’ left You ain’t right so I just fuckin’ left. While everyone was finding love I found you in different beds. I tried lord I tried years to find the best you ain’t right so I just fuckin’ left
5.
Prayer Poem 04:35
He’s out sunday drinking she’s home at the sink, praying for his soul. He swears those holy sermons, they’re all self servin’ don’t get him on a roll. His creed is barstool wisdom he puts all his faith in his dumb luck like that’s never failed. They got repetition but no rhyme the message and communion wine is always stale If you were to ask him what it is that keeps him goin’ He’d say I don’t need a prayer I need a poem We leave like we arrived all alone Why waste my days afraid of where I’m going Anyway I got hell to pay, when I get home It gets crowded as the sunsets hes sat staring at his empties on the bar Mary’s in the corner cryin to Joseph baby this time you’ve gone too far The jukebox might be broken or someone’s payin to keep playing in your eyes. If you were to ask him what it is that keeps him going. He’d say I don’t need a prayer I need a poem We leave like we arrived all alone Why waste my days afraid of where I’m going Anyway I got hell to pay, when I get home He’d say I don’t need a prayer I need a poem We leave like we arrived all alone Why waste my days afraid of where I’m going Anyway I got hell to pay, if I ever make it home.
6.
Long Run 06:03
We’re collections of stories that we make up in our heads I’m the walls of this kitchen the “yes” to your question “remember when?” That you used to live here, not too sure when he left Two ships passing through hallways- alone in our bed Half truths become full lies, new loves bring up past lives And i know that right now’s just a moment in time and the dust soon will settle and all will be fine, but can I just have a few moments to lose my mind? We had a long run I was in it for the long run We had a long long run we had a long, long long run Not sure who I will be once I’m no longer yours, naive ghosts of what could be still haunt these floors. So when I hear our song play, should I just dance alone? Is this love oh will you even miss it? Please say you wont. Cuz Half truths become full lies, new loves bring up past lives And i know that right now’s just a moment in time and the dust soon will settle and all will be fine, but can I just have a few moments to lose my mind? We had a long run I was in it for the long run We had a long long run we had a long, long long run
7.
Lullaby 03:18
All alone didn’t know how to feel my feelings Couldn’t help but cry. Took a walk just kept going and my mind was reeling The old me said goodbye Without being too dramatic my whole world changed that day That’s just fine cuz when I heard that you were coming I knew, I’d be okay. All the stars in the sky you and I will count ‘em make wishes every night Pay no mind world outside we’ll be fine without ‘em we’ll hold eachother tight Without being too dramatic, my whole world changed that day That’s just fine cuz when I knew that you were coming I knew we’d be okay Without being too dramatic my whole world changed that day I’m not great with this stuff but just know I’m trying we’re gonna be okay I’m not great with this stuff but baby I’m trying, we’re gonna be okay.

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released May 5, 2023

Michele McGuire- lyrics, vocals, guitar
Adam Gardner - production, engineering, instrumentation
Ryan Anderson- production, vocals, guitar
Gerald Dowd- drums
Chris Walke - pedal steel
Jared Rabin - fiddle

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Michele McGuire Chicago, Illinois

Singer-songwriter Michele McGuire will captivate you from the get go. With her candid lyrics, charming stage banter and soulful voice, she'll stick with you long after the show ends. The Chicago native cleverly blends gritty country with profound emotion and a splash of whiskey to create ant alt-country sound all her own. ... more

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