We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

My Father's Eyes

from Old Overhaul by The Desert Kind

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Comes in a lovely wallet style case, with artwork by Jennifer Parks

    Includes unlimited streaming of Old Overhaul via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $12 USD or more 

     

lyrics

My father's eyes were cold and still.
He shot up the bank, and burned out the mill.
He said, "write down the lessons you have learned."
So, I drank all his liquor and spent all I earned,
now I'm singin -umm hmm, ridin' high
umm hmm, ridin' high.

My father's eyes were deep and old.
Yeah, he saw what he wanted and lived what he told.
He said, "You never mess with a woman's heart."
So I did what I saw, I went and tore one apart,
now I'm singin- umm hmm, ridin' high
umm hmm, ridin' high.

My father's eyes were silvery wild.
Yeah, he lost his way when I was a child.
Well, he lived by the beat of the old wild sun.
Now, I'm standing in the doorway with my father's gun,
singing- umm hmm, ridin' high
umm hmm, ridin' high.

My father's eyes were just like mine.
Yeah, we're cast from the same mold, him and I.
I'm not proud or ashamed to be his son.
I guess I'm just like him, Ma, I can't help it none.

credits

from Old Overhaul, released June 10, 2014

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Desert Kind image

The Desert Kind Portland, Oregon

The Desert Kind is the brainchild of Portland-based songwriter Chris Bigley. Beginning as a mostly unplugged Americana outfit, Bigley shifted gears in 2015, stripping the live presentation to a duo--himself and bassist J Elwood Johncox, and emboldening their material with pulsing kick drums and crackling electric guitars. Anchored by Bigley’s writing, the band marches onward. ... more

contact / help

Contact The Desert Kind

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like The Desert Kind, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featured guests are the golden-voiced Baby Rose and psyche soulsters Brainstory.
listen now