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lyrics

To all the righteous people by my side,
I say thanks to all at once, and to each one.
If you’re looking for somebody bona-fide,
You can find his fingerprints upon his gun.
The flow of water tends to draw your tears,
And the wind that blows your hair can move my soul,
But it changes with the passing of the years,
And I’ve got no concept of what I was up to before—
And I’m sure
I’m on the other side of the door, but I need you
Too much to let you go,
And I don’t know how to convey what I need you to know
But that’s me; I was never one to let things be,
And I’ve got the notion to tell you so,
But I think, on balance, I would rather just go with the flow.
If the borders of your world are on your mind, you should look within yourself and to the sky.
When the world rejects us, we respond in kind, and, in consequence, we tend to self-deny.
But denial never frees us from the pain, and a fantasy is only worth so much.
I don’t reckon there’s much reason to complain, but I would rather live in a universe I can
touch—
And I’m sure
I’m on the other side of the door, but I need you
Too much to let you go,
And I don’t know how to convey what I need you to know
But that’s me; I was never one to let things be,
And I’ve got the notion to tell you so,
But I think, on balance, I would rather just go with the flow.

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from The Great Extreme, released October 19, 2020
Lyrics, music and vocals - Barry Jean Fontenot

Produced, recorded and edited by Amir Khay Nir

The Fountains:

Jake Cavalier - Electric and 12-String Acoustic Guitar
Julian Daniell - Drums
Dylan Harris - Bass
Amir Khay Nir - Piano

Guest musician:
Izzy G - Saxophone
Alex Santilli - Percussion

Mixed by Benjamin Esterlis
Mastering - Stuart Hawkes, Metropolis studios, London.

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Barry and the Fountains Chicago, Illinois

Barry Jean Fontenot is a Louisiana-born, Chicago-based Soul musician. Raised in the “Deep Soul” and “Delta Blues” musical traditions, Barry’s vocal style brings to mind the strong, rich tenor notes of legendary singers such as Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.
Upon moving to Chicago, Barry met The Fountains members, together they created a solid bond, smoothly complementing Barry’s voice and songs. ... more

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