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Cobblestones

by Kenan Flannery

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A song that captures the (unwelcoming) change in Dublin. Ruining landmarks by building hotel after hotel, covering up the Cobblestones in Temple Bar, and turning the city into a soulless place.

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The warm soothing taste of a coffee break
Bright and early in the morning
The welcoming glance from one in a million
I fought, I lost, I’m falling

The smell of spice in the roaming air
And a voice that’s sweetly calling

Straighten your back
I want my cobblestones back
In the days of longer morning

You don’t have to be such an arse
To get people to listen while you’re talking
But I don’t have the time to be very kind
So you can fuck off and keep on walking
You’ve said enough
More than you should
And warned of times forgotten

Straighten your back
I want my cobblestones back
In the days of longer morning

Body’s don’t move and neither do dreams
Unless they’re told they have to
There may be loads but if you do what you’re told
There’ll be time for jokes and laughter

A couple of prays will do you good
You don’t have to believe them after

Straighten your back
I want my cobblestones back
In the days of longer morning

There are many talented folks around there
But remember why you’re here
All you are and all you want is all of yours to bare
Side street hush
Main road rush
You can stand out among the rest

If you
Straighten your back
I want my cobblestones back
In the days of longer morning

Straighten your back
I want my cobblestones back
In the days of longer morning

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released June 2, 2023

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Kenan Flannery Dublin, Ireland

Kenan Flannery, the Irish troubadour, will weave his enchanting tales for the damned and broken with a voice that hits you with the intensity of a hundred Irish poets. Drawing inspiration from folk legends like John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, Kenan’s bone breakingly beautiful music will captivate your heart and mind. ... more

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