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The Rhythm of the Earth

from The Rhythm of the Earth by Michael Jantzen

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Written as a tribute to the late Johnny Cash, inspired by his autobiography.
Many of the images and phrases are drawn from Cash's reflections of his childhood in Arkansas and his life living in Jamaica at the time.

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I remember walkin’ through the woods to the riverbank,
gone fishin’ past dusk
Didn’t even need the moon to walk by,
oh the stars were enough
I remember the taste of sweet peas and okra,
straight from the plant
Eating handfuls of tomatoes ripe off the vine,
just a kid, in Arkansas

Bare feet all summer
My soles were like leather

I could feel the rhythm of the earth
The growing and the blooming oh ooooh
I could feel the rhythm of the earth
The fading and the dying in my bones

How I love to see the ackee trees opening,
in the warm Jamaican sun
And hear the rushing of the neighbourhood waterfall
when the rainy season comes
No banana in the world ever tasted so good,
as from my own backyard
All the stars in their brilliance any night of the year,
and it takes me back, to Arkansas

At 65-years old my bare feet still hold

I can feel the rhythm of the earth
The growing and the blooming oh ooooh
I can feel the rhythm of the earth
The fading and the dying in my bones
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The growing and the blooming
The fading and the dying
I can feel the rhythm in my bones

The growing and the blooming
The fading and the dying
I still feel the rhythm of the earth

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from The Rhythm of the Earth, released January 1, 2022

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Michael Jantzen Abbotsford, British Columbia

Fraser Valley recording artist, Michael Jantzen, carves out his own space between folk and country. He has a gift for weaving introspection into poetic narrative and stick-in-your head melodies.

Combining his nuanced baritone and delicate guitar playing, he creates a distinct brand of roots music inlaid with rich imagery and personal stories. ... more

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