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Troubadour Dreams

by The Old 21

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1.
Just another old bar, In another old town Another old stage, Beaten run down We're playing our tunes But there's nobody here Just a couple old boys, puffing their smoke and drinking flat beer Their spinning old yarns, Their sharing old jokes They don't hear us singing, These just ain't our folks It's been along night We'll shut 'er down early Jump in the truck, finds some new luck if we get to the city CHORUS I got four on the floor, Doing a hundred or more Down a dusty grid road, loosens my load, find our way home These troubadour dreams, Ain't as great as they seem The night is our life, a lingering drive, break at daylight We pine for the sound, of Music City streets I'll join in its song, Strum to its beat For today we'll move on Headed up north A dirty bar waits, follow our fate, see what's in store CHORUS INSTRUMENTAL CHORUS
2.
I've been walking aimlessly now for miles and I don't know how I can get back to you. I've been lost among the street lights, wishing I could make right all the shit I put you through. We were fighting for a week, while you were trying to see if I fit into your life. Didn't know that you would go there, I left because I was scared you were tired of being my wife. CHORUS There's no excuse for my words, I never meant to make you cry No you didn't deserve, my stupid idiotic lies Now you've got me burned I'm walking on the edge of a knife, the edge of a knife. I fell apart so easily when you brushed me off so breezily, didn't know where to go. I was trying to act tough when you said you were feeling rough, You said that I oughta know. Cause you caught me in a lie that I was trying to hide, You wouldn't take it anymore. That girl meant nothing to me and I couldn't make you see I loved you like I did before. CHORUS Now I beg you for forgiveness and I need you to witness that I'm a changed man. I beg you to take me back, I think I'm on the right track to do the best I can. If you don't think I'm worth the trouble, it will send me on a tumble, I will probably die. But if you give me one more chance, I put my heart in your hands, I give you all my life. CHORUS
3.
I didn’t mean the words I said They hurt, I should have known I admit that I’m at fault If you decide to go Why do I push you away When I need you most I’m at risk of losing you The day I need you most CHORUS Forgive me one more time Although I don’t deserve it Forgive me one more time I think we’re worth preserving I know I’m down to my last draw The ice is getting thin Forgive me one last time I’ll be better than I’ve been I’ll provide you what you need Just give me one more chance Spin any song you want to hear I’m ready for the dance I may have changed through all the pain I know you’ve seen it too Now I have my sight regained I’ll do anything for you CHORUS CHORUS
4.
What did I do to make you blue? Forgive me please, I was confused I thought you were my one, my life I’m missing holding you at night I’ll stumble and fall again I am sure I have cap in hand, I’m humble and pure Open the door, I have something to say I’ve pondered our path, the plans that we made CHORUS I miss you’re face in the morning Do you miss mine too? I’ll take whatever you give me Cause I’m handing my heart to you All that I want is all that you are But all I see is a wandering star Open the door, let’s talk a while I’d love to make my angel smile CHORUS INSTRUMENTAL CHORUS CHORUS
5.
Unrewarded 03:46
I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king of my own world I will fall, I will fall, I will fall like I have before You’re the queen, you’re the queen, you’re the queen who pulls me through I’m a fool, I’m a fool, I’m a fool for not worshipping you CHORUS I won’t stand back watching you, stand back watching you Stand back watching you Follow me down I won’t start back watching you, stand back watching you Stand back watching you Unrewarded For far too long I’ve bee leaning on your patient ways Any man of substance wouldn’t like what that says I need to grow a set and stand on my own feet My failings on your shoulders set you up for defeat CHORUS You deserve, you deserve, you deserve to be set in stone I will do, I will do what I can to keep you on your thrown You’re the queen, you’re the queen, you’re the queen who can always do better I’m the king, I’m the king, I’m the king who acts just like a jester CHORUS CHORUS
6.
Grandma had a good life She lived to ninety-nine Firm in her convictions But always true and kind Eighteen kids in a Catholic home They rarely lost their way Following what their mother had to say CHORUS She said, share and share alike Speak no ill of others Earn your keep, be mindful of your ways Share and share alike Love with your whole heart Put family first until your dying day Don’t be afraid, I’m here to stay Grandma went to meet the Lord On a brisk November eve She was sick and old, but firm to hold To the legacy she would leave All the family came to say goodbye And take the time to grieve Her final words were written for all to heed CHORUS CHORUS
7.
Cabin Fever 02:41
Cold wind biting deeply, I’ve got to stay inside This winter’s been so angry, A daily frigid grind I ponder summer heat, My feet on fine white sand A cigarillo in my mouth and a cold beer in my hand CHORUS Diagnose me doctor I feel it deep inside It’s an epidemic, there’s nothing to prescribe Diagnose me doctor There’s nowhere to hide The cabin fever’s got me, And I don’t want to take the ride November was a mean one, December had no switch The New Year saw no change, Mother Nature’s being a bitch Seems I’m stuck inside forever, the walls are closing in Cabin Fever’s not to pleasant, soon the madness will begin CHORUS CHORUS
8.
It’s a dream I’ve had so often Even in my waking hours But it hasn’t come true I’m still waiting for you Can you hear me, calling strongly In the wildest Prairie storm I yell into the wind I want you back again CHORUS I’m still here, I’m still here You may think I’m gone, but you’d be wrong I’m still here In the winter when it’s cold out Your image keeps me warm and alive Do I do that for you? Or are we really through? Don’t give up on me so easy I’ll fight until the end of my days To win you back Won’t give up on that CHORUS CHORUS
9.
Black hair, green eyes Long legs, A last-call surprise She don’t sleep much at night Drowning herself by a dim, red light Beauty is the beast in thick disguise Jack and coke, King-sized smokes Still attracts the high-class blokes They’ll always pay her way A simple smile is her smoothest play Her use of the word “love” is just a hoax CHORUS She’s got everything to flaunt She’ll stalk her prey and play her part Lure you in, take what she wants Beware the contents of her heart Her life’s a lie, A well-played con She’s got them moves to any song Once she has you in her grasp You’ll do anything that she asks But she’ll disappear when the money’s gone Some day, In some way A wrong move will seal her fate They’ll find her dead in a motel room A pale white face in the red light’s gloom No one there to mourn her soul away CHORUS CHORUS

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This eclectic mix of alternative-country and rock is the sophomore effort by The Old 21. It's a nine-song album that highlights the band's transformation from a purely country-rock sound to a more edgy indie-roots-rock, particularly on "Cabin Fever," "Edge of a Knife," and "Unrewarded."

While The Old 21 still leans heavily on its previous influences - Blue Rodeo, 54-40, REM, Cuff the Duke, Luke Doucet and The Band - Troubadour Dreams shows a movement towards a grit more reminiscent of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and John Fogerty.

The result is a more wide-open, multi-layered, driving album that will provide something for everyone who appreciates music that blends roots-based genres.

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released September 21, 2016

Songs written by Christopher L. Istace except "Troubadour Dreams," "Handing my Heart to You," and "Beware the Contents of Her Heart," (with Robert Smith).
All songs arranged by Christopher L. Istace and Robert Smith
Christopher L. Istace - vocals, rhythm guitar, bass
Lorne Frape - drums
Robert Smith - vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Christopher L. Istace and Robert Smith at St. Hubert Mission Sound Studio in Moosomin, Sask.
Album cover photography by Lynsay Nobert Photography at the Ken and Glenda Nixon farm.

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The Old 21 Moosomin, Saskatchewan

The Old 21 is an indie, alternative country trio providing a smooth musical ride with audacious turns. Their sleek balladry is counter-balanced with a blues and rock grit that makes listeners, stop, look and clap along.

The trio includes singer, songwriter, guitarist Christopher L. Istace; drummer Lorne Frape; and lead guitarist Robert Smith, who joined the scene in February of 2016.
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