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lyrics
I woke up one morning and the sun was gone
The air was filled with ash and there were dead birds on the lawn
No trace of you, baby, or a single friend
No sound from the radio or car engines on the wind
So I walked 3 miles to work and I sat down at my desk
Passed the day in silence, then I walked back home to rest
That’s what I do each morning once I’m dressed
It’s lonely sometimes, but I know I’m blessed
To be alive
I got up one evening and the moon was blood
The water started rising, and the house began to flood
So I grabbed a book of matches and my warmest coat
Paced around the cul-de-sac and saw my neighbor’s boat
Now I float around this town every day in total dark
Pass the time by counting all the treetops in the park
Just like Noah and his ark
Though I may never disembark
I’m alive
I woke up this morning and the stars had fell
It looked like Independence Day but felt just like hell
I had no one beside me for the fireworks
I pretended you were with me, but that only made it worse
Now the sky is falling, and it’s such a sight to see
I hope you’re out there somewhere thinking of me
Our short time was almost heavenly
It’s lonely but I know I’m blessed to be
Alive
supported by 12 fans who also own “Blessed to Be Alive”
Absolutely one of the most gifted songwriters and musicians alive right now. I cannot say enough about every single album he’s ever made. He discusses the intricacies of human emotion so well. Being a compassionate artist who has lived some days and seen some things adds to his ability to write such powerful meaningful songs that often pull at heartstrings & make you feel something real every time you listen to his music. I listen to tons of artists ranging many genres & he is 1 of the bes Yimmy Kil
supported by 10 fans who also own “Blessed to Be Alive”
All of JCA’s albums are true gems with so much honesty and heartfelt emotion. He is a lyricist who puts all his cards on the table in his songs. There is such a tender delicate atmosphere he creates with his instrumentation it begs the listener to really listen to the words in the songs. Honestly there are not many I could put above him In music. I love all the songs so real so good but my favorite is Typeface In Bold. What’s even better JCA is a genuinely nice guy too. Yimmy Kil
supported by 9 fans who also own “Blessed to Be Alive”
This charming debut has the uncommon quality of being backloaded. Listening occasionally to the first three tracks brings me powerfully back to 2021, a very vulnerable period, which feels a long time ago. (I hear the rest of Phantom Handshakes' oeuvre on the daily!)
Drift Away - simple as a snowdrop - infallibly, heart-wrenchingly beautiful - is surely my favourite song of all time. sun-dappled-dacy
Jody Stephens of Big Star and Luther Russell of the Freewheelers team for a radiant LP packed full of slide guitar and pop smarts. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 11, 2019
supported by 8 fans who also own “Blessed to Be Alive”
This is the sort of music that makes me want to move to New York. Just get this. You won't be disappointed. Sophisticated Schizophrenic Records & Publishing