Candle in the middle

from Berlin Live 1990 by Martin Stephenson

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Candle in the middle

Should your mood be decrepit or your manner insane
If your father he hit you or your dog become lame
When the walls are all cold with no presence to share
Place a candle in the middle sit by yourself
Yes a candle in the middle is a problem shared

Should your speed become slow with your grasp a caress
If the problems they grow to a way beyond beware
When you're desolate daunted or derry boat blue
Place a candle in the middle think hollow flame
Buy a bottle of pop smoke a sweet cigarette
Yes a candle in the middle is a problem shared


Written Autumn 1984, An alternative Country & Western poem in 3/4 timing.
Apparently, according to the editor of USA music magazine No Depression,
this is the first time that the phrase 'Alt Country' was termed.

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from Berlin Live 1990, released April 2, 2021
Martin Stephenson: Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals
Anth Dunn: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Gary Dunn: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Mickey Watson: Keyboards
Andrea Mackie: Lead and Backing Vocals
Malcolm Dick: Drums

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Martin Stephenson Invergordon, UK

Born Durham 27th July 1961

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