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Change The Rules

from Familiar Strangers by New Town Jack

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I shouldn’t feel what i’m feeling
I really don’t have the time
I’ve strapped myself to a rollercoaster
And now i’ve got to ride

The radio’s on but nothings playing
Where is my sweet Melody?
I’ve checked the house, and the bars downtown,
If she’s not there, where could she be?

Strangers turn to friends,
When they take a little care,
It’s a beautiful affair,
But friends can’t turn back to strangers,
It’s a one way ride,
You can’t take in your stride

You wouldn’t be so cruel,
Or Have you gone and changed
the rules?
Are you still my face in the crowd?
Have you gone and turned into a stranger now?

Kicking old words into pieces,
Until the new ones turn out red,
Have I hurt you and somehow forgotten?
What was it that I said?

Maybe it’s simply not about me?
Perhaps she's merely out of town?
It could have been your photos all around my house,
That i’d forgotten to take down

Strangers turn to friends,
When you take a little chance,
And you extend your hand,
But friends can’t turn back to strangers,
You can’t let go,
Of someone you know,

Excuse me, Pardon me, ma’am
But do you know who I am?
Are you in the lost and found?
Or have you gone and turned into a stranger now

So many turns on a dime,
If you can break the rules,
Can you turn back the time?

A curse from a beautiful spell,
Can't you use your potions,
To make me forget as well?

Rolling coins on top of fingers
Running sticks across the rail
Distractions are getting thin on the ground,
And i’m starting to chase my tail

If only I had fame and fortune
I'd fly a message through the sky
Maybe you'd see it and you'd turn around
And we'd go back to living a lie

Strangers turn to friends
When you see them in the rain,
And they’re rushing for your train,
But friends can't turn back to strangers,
You see the closing door,
As they stumble to the floor

You wouldn’t be so cruel,
Or have you gone and changed
The rules? The rules? The rules? The rules?

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from Familiar Strangers, released November 19, 2018

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New Town Jack Oxford, UK

New Town Jack is a folk/acoustic act based in Oxfordshire and Dorset, taking roots from blues, acoustic and folk music from all around the world.

The new EP 'Familiar Strangers' is a collection of 5 tales all about strangers, focusing on the grey area between mystery and discovery.

The EP was recorded late 2018 in Southampton, with mixing and production support from Matt O'Donnell. ... more

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