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First​-​World War

from East of Nowhere by Colin Fowlie

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You followed the leaders
And you hoped that they’d do you no harm
You didn’t see the ambush waiting
You walked straight in – your head held high, and totally unarmed

The times I tried to warn you
You wouldn’t talk to me at all
Even though we were still sleeping in the same damn bed
You wouldn’t break with protocol

You didn’t mean to start this war
It’s like you don’t remember what we’re even fighting for
But here we are just firing blind
Defending either side of an imaginary line

Wading through the information they gave to you
You sounded the alarm
And decided that the greatest of the evils
Was a needle in his little leg cradled in his mother’s arms

You didn’t mean to start this war
It’s like you don’t remember what we’re even fighting for
But here we are just firing blind
Defending either side of an imaginary line

And even now that he’s done breathing
You swear to God that you were right

You didn’t mean to start this war
It’s like you don’t remember what we’re even fighting for
And now you’re absolutely sure
That there’s no need to grieve him anymore
And you tell the world with pride
That he’s better off waiting for you on the other side

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from East of Nowhere, released May 14, 2021
Personnel:
Colin Fowlie - Lead Vocal, Acoustic Guitar
Ariel Posen - Electric Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Julian Bradford - Bass
Cody Iwasiuk - Drums & Percussion
Kevin Gastonguay - Hammond B3
Gideon Boley - Pedal Steel

All songs Written by Colin Fowlie (except Someone's Favourite Song - Colin Fowlie & Liam Keith-Jacques)
Produced by Ariel Posen
Engineered by Cody Iwasiuk and Ariel Posen at Backbeat Studio in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Additional Engineering by Gideon Boley and Kevin Gastonguay
Mixed by JP Laurendeau at Broken Ground Productions in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Mastered by Peter Letros at Wreckhouse Mastering in Toronto, Ontario
Cover Photography by Nate Gaffney

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Colin Fowlie Fredericton, New Brunswick

Hailing from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Colin explores a variety of genres and has been entertaining live audiences with an eclectic mix of pop, rock, blues, and even a bit of hip-hop for good measure. In his own songwriting he focuses on fingerstyle grooves and strong vocal melodies, drawing on influences from the likes of Mark Knopfler, Eric Bibb, Jack White, and Matt Andersen. ... more

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