We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

city of angels

from songs without a home by Rachel Taylor Brown

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

about

WATER. this song was inspired by one of the most famous of land/water grabs. i really hope oregon's klamath water wars don't end with the same kind of wretched sneakiness...

lyrics

i see a city under a tree
dry little desert next to the sea
beautiful sunset over the foam
desiccant homeland, decadent home

city of angels
city of angels
city of angels

we'll put a fountain into the square
stare at the water up in the air
nary a raindrop, rarely a flood
kick off my shoes and Hibernia's mud

(chorus)

i get my water out of the tap
god made the Owens Valley for that
god made the mountain, man made the law
"we didn't do nothing wrong"

blessed redeemer, glad i'm alive
to whisper a prayer on Mulholland Drive
bring us a river into the West
water the children that you love the best

blessed redeemer, i need a drink.

credits

from songs without a home, released June 14, 2011
rachel--guitar, vocals

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Rachel Taylor Brown Portland, Oregon

Rachel was born in Portland and lives nearby with her beloved husband Jay. She makes disturbing yet ultimately sensible songs you can sometimes dance to.

She sees loads of ugly and beauty in the world. Trying to capture that sweet and sour thing in a song is what she’s mostly trying to do.

She records with audio midwife and dear friend Jeff Stuart Saltzman and his cats.

Thanks for stopping by!
... more

contact / help

Contact Rachel Taylor Brown

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Rachel Taylor Brown, you may also like: