Jive White Boy – Knives That Stab Your Face

Over the Christmas Holidays, I received a gift in my inbox in the form of Portland indie-folk/rock artist Jive White Boy’s album Knives That Stab Your Face. What I found was an original and completely unexpected sound that stayed with me long after listening. The song I chose to highlight is the title track from the album. What struck me most about this song was how powerful it was with such a simple ensemble of instruments and effects. The uniqueness of the delivery and the weaving of the harmonies creates a song that completely sucks you in by the 2:00 mark.

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Jive White Boy Blog: http://www.jivewhiteboy.blogspot.com/

To purchase Jive White Boy mp3s or the full album please visit: http://cdbaby.com/cd/jivewhiteboy

mmhmm
since I was 18 I live in fear
Of the ones who would judge my life so dear
and another thing

what gives you the right to say I’m wrong
that my life isn’t worth the coin you own
and another thing

do ya know why I cant speak a word
cus the truth it burns
bridges down like wood
knives that stab your face

bet you’d love to see my conscience gone
but its right here beside me all along
ha ha ha you think I’m stupid

sun goes up comes down sun takes your life
another coin wont save you from this fight
and another thing

so what I’m poor and my pants are ripped at the seams
but I’m strong and standing on my feet
and another thing

do ya know why I cant speak a word
cus the truth it burns
bridges down like wood
knives that stab your face

one wrong turn and then you’ll pay with your life
bet you’d love to see us slip on your ice
ha ha ha you’re slaves forever

do ya know why I cant speak a word
‘cus the truth it burns
bridges down like wood
knives that stab your face

a-ha a-ha a-ha

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