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The Workaround

from East of Nowhere by Colin Fowlie

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Before your daddy left this earth
He taught you all he knew
About folks who were born with more melanin than you
You never thought to ask the question – was any of it true?
So I guess it stands to reason that the hate inside you grew

So when a man came knocking at your door
As neighbours often do
You knew just from the looks of him what you had to do
When the pleasantries were over
You’d already thought it through
And followed him into the night
His back was turned to you

When you pushed him down
Raised that gun you “found”
So you could “stand your ground”
The law provides this workaround

But son you failed to realize
That a camera saw it too
It’s testimony clearly shows
He didn’t have a clue
Why you pushed him down
Raised that gun you “found”
So you could “stand your ground”
You thought you had a workaround

5 years in a federal cage
Was the best that they could do
They knew a jury of your pallid peers
Would sympathize with you

They couldn’t strap you down
While his family gathered round
To commity you to the ground
Because You took the plea as a workaround

But In there it didn’t matter
What flag your daddy flew
When your cell-block neighbours came around to say goodnight to you

They pushed you down
Wrapped that belt around
Your neck to lift you off the ground
They found a better workaround

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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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