Damien Jurado - Roger
“Heard you
Come through my radio
Sing my truth
Back to me”
29 March 2022
The new single ‘Roger' is an instant Damien Jurado classic, with intriguing lyrics and sublime vocal delivery drenched in a lush string arrangement. (lyrics below)
Written, performed and produced by Damien Jurado with Josh Gordon (multiple instruments, photography, digital design), Alex Bush: recording/mixing engineer.
Lyrics:
Roger
Heard you
Come through my radio Sing my truth
Back to me
Never!
Never did I walk alone Who I was
Echoing back
In the rhythm of rain
On my city street
Caught my reflection in a Store front window
Move on!
There’s no sense in throwing dimes Heard my thoughts
Played through a tape delay
That’s my life
Heard in a grocery store My first divorce
Sung by a choir
Play on!
“There’s no such thing as better days” Soon on screen
Piercing the celluloid
Play on!
Why wait for them to change? Living life
Left of the dial
Maraqopa Records (Redeye Worldwide)
Written & performed by Damien Jurado Field Painting Music/Kobalt Music