Below The Southern Cross

[Ray Brookes]

I plough a lonely furrow, hum a tune
Drink whiskey straight late in the afternoon
Talk to myself when I'm cooking
Have a little dance 'cos no-one's looking
I catch the rain below the Southern Cross

I pull water from my well and chop the wood
The country where I was born has gone for good
Multiculturalism at work
Just another PC word 
Things changing fast below the Southern Cross

You wanted me to grow up and act my age
If I could act I'd leap upon the stage
I can hear your words right now
Within these walls they hang somehow
I sweat the sun below the Southern Cross

Your name inked on my arm; how you approved
Now it's just another tattoo I have to go and get removed

I amuse no-one and no-one amuses me
I'm using nothing and nothing's using me.
No social media – I'm disconnected
There's nothing here I'm expected
To do but make my peace below the Southern Cross.

I speak my words below the Southern Cross
Never let me wander just in case I might get lost
My time will come sooner or later
I'll walk beside my own Creator
We'll sit for a while below the Southern Cross

Things changing fast below the Southern Cross

[Blooby]

Next level songwriting. I have come to really look forward to your posts. Great arranging as well. Those harmonized clean lines caught my ear as well.

Blooby

[Farrell Jackson]

This is real super songwriting and production, Ray. The guitar flourishes are way cool. To top it off, you sing your words so well!

[Hilary]

Wow - I like it - a lot!

[SE]

Can't it more than a five thumb,s up, great songwriting, recording and  production.
Loved the listen!!!!

[hardlock]

Yes, this is a fine piece of work. Arrangement, vocals, harmony, and that Santana-ish lead tone are all stellar!

[thetworegs]

Another  beauty Ray .... Go on put a bad one up for a change and show us your fallible  give us a little hope

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

Happy new year Ray. What a great new song from you for 2024. You just seem to get better and better.
I really like the variations throughout the song. Great vocals and lyrics. Impressive as always.

[StephenM]

incredible story and I bet all too real for many... killer track with lots of wonderful musical treats not the least of which is the guitar work. 
a real gem here Ray.

[Jarle]

Fabulous songwriting and storytelling.