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Never Going Back Home

from Beating The Odds by Eric Lambert

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Abuse in the home leaves some deep scars and Joe just wants to run away and not be part of it anymore. I personally believe that it’s a subject that needs to be openly discussed more and more so that folks can understand the shame and lack of self esteem that children are left with.

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Never Going Back Home - Eric Lambert

Joe woke up a shakin’
To a cry in the night
His mom and dad
Had another fight
They been doin’ this dance
For as long as he could spell
Some days were happy
Now most days are hell

He said what can I do
I’m just a kid
I keep askin’ myself
What it was that I did
I’m so tired
Of bein’ scared and alone
When I run away
I’m never goin’ back home

His dad was yellin’ bout the supper
He said it didn’t taste right
His mom was yellin’ bout the drinkin’
The stayin’ out all night
His daddy took a swing
His momma fell to the ground
Joe’s a cryin’ in the dark
With his head hung down

He said what can I do
I’m just a kid
I keep askin’ myself
What it was that I did
I’m so tired
Of bein’ scared and alone
When I run away
I’m never goin’ back home

He learned to live and hide in the shadows
All he wants to do is disappear

Joe saw a little boy
It was like lookin’ in the mirror
Joe could see it in his eyes
The boy was full of fear
Joe said I’ve got a story
See I’m a lot like you
I know exactly what your goin’ through

The boy said
What can I do
I’m just a kid
I keep askin’ myself
What it was that I did
I’m so tired
Of bein’ scared and alone
When I run away
I’m never goin’ back home

When I run away
I'm never goin' Back Home

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from Beating The Odds, released October 1, 2021
Eric Lambert - Guitars, Bass, Voice
Char - Voice
Don Stiernberg - Mandolin
John Carpenter - Record, Mix, Master

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Eric Lambert Lowell, Indiana

A three time Chicago Music Award winner, Eric's international touring career spans over 40 years. He has played in clubs and concert halls, in over ten countries with countless ensembles including the award winning Chicago bluegrass outfit the Henhouse Prowlers. Other career highlights include playing with Virgil Kane, Big Shoulders, Heartsfield, and alongside bluegrass artist, Valerie Smith. ... more

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