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Caleb's calling

from Back of the line by Robin Auld

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A pastor loses his faith and moves to the tropics. Inspired by Steinbeck, Mutiny on the Bounty and Gauguin.

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Since Caleb lost his calling I see you wonder why,
he's started wearing purple his mouth is always dry.
He's with us for a little while and then he's on his way
I hear he's got a sweetheart in a blue enchanted bay
or so they say

He looks up at the mountain he wanders from the path
he's traded in his dog collar for the grapes of wrath
The universe has opened he fell inbetween
his eyes are wild and staring with everything he's see.

And what the eye don't see
the heart don't desire
no no no
And what the eye don't see
the heart don't desire

Since Caleb lost his calling he has no need to eat
though the brown skin girls lay the breadfruit at his feet
We try to find a reason to relight the flame
he's intent on going native in everything but name

And what the eye don't see
the heart don't desire
no no no
And what the eye don't see
the heart don't desire

The bells ring for the service but prayer is for the birds
the wheel it is still spinning but he can't find the words
Since Caleb lost his calling the Holy Ghost is gone
doesn't really matter which side he is on

And what the eye don't see
the heart don't desire
no no no
And what the eye don't see
the heart don't desire.
Since Caleb lost his calling
Since Caleb lost his calling

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from Back of the line, released January 21, 2016
Roger Bashew on bass, Paul Tizzard on drums.

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Robin Auld Cape Town, South Africa

Slide guitar, harmonica, African blues guitar stylings and soul vocals all feature in the fresh and vibrant roots sound of Cape Town based Robin Auld.
Born in Lusaka, Zambia to Scots parents, Robin's childhood was spent between Southern Africa and Scotland; a journey reflected in the African and Celtic influences in his music. ... more

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