Words & Music by Ren Michael I need a good friend Who goes on more than instinct Though when you show me the source Don’t pretend not to blink You claim to report But now you tell me what to think I’m over it man I’m here the brink I’ll see you at home I’ll …
Tonight I Roam
Oh moon Home to seven trembling faces Nameless, blank expressions Your face, the friendliest I’ve known Oh moon Home to my heart and soul Your soft glow Carries me ‘cross the night Though I tremble by thy naked hand Oh moon Stranger to the angels and to blues sparrows flying like arrows in silhouette across …
Song for St. Michael (Dance with the Devil)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RnIb4OykJI Music & Lyrics by Ren Michael I’ve long walked these streets ‘neath the stung-out dawn of a delta may My hand bleeds, I breathe, sun reigns o’er me I hear your voice call out o’er every stake you claim, your sacred ground For there ain’t no rest for the wicked hand, when the …
Continue reading "Song for St. Michael (Dance with the Devil)"
Seine Reflections #2 (Afraid to Love You)
fear to extend a hand open up, I stand in the streetlights of Paris, in Saint-Germain sure they drive me wild lovers walking along the Seine, they leave so it's just me and the river, I could jump in I hear you Still, of course I still hear the whisper as ever calling to me …
Continue reading "Seine Reflections #2 (Afraid to Love You)"
It’s Hard To Be A Saint In The City
When I first discovered this song I was blown away, particularly by the acoustic version on 'Tracks', as Bruce played it when he auditioned for John Hammond at Columbia Records. I've always loved the song for it's style and rhythm, and the imagery of the Devil appearing "like Jesus through the steam in the street." …
Love in Vain
Lots of people talk about Robert Johnson's guitar playing, but for me the more striking aspect of his songs are the lyrics, which feel every bit as hauntingly close to me as the voice on those old recordings. Along with St. James Infirmary, this song will be with me for a long time. “The blue …
I’m Your Man (first take)
I've been sketching out this song lately, slowly becoming one of my favorites. I was never into cover songs much before, but this one just might have opened a new door. "I'm Your Man" Reflections by Ren Michael And so I’m back home, a week past since Toronto/NYC And I’m thinking of Leonard Cohen I’ve …
Tonight I Roam
Music and Lyrics by Ren Michael Nothing satisfies these eyes of mine As I stare into the night. Thoughts fade away and spirits are bent, All is bleak and deceit is the night, As I search for you And all I see is hollow pine And I think of you Think we'll meet again, somewhere, …
Girl, I’m Your Boy
Music and Lyrics by Ren Michael When I see your lover, baby When I see your man You know I'll never go under, honey Some day you'll understand That I'm your boy Not your toy I walk both day and night To even the score More and more I can't get you out of my …
Cassandra
Music and Lyrics by Ren Michael Like finding a river after walking through hills of sand, I saw you girl, reached out to grab your hand. When you stood surrounded by city shadow, how many knew your name? You dancing child, city ghost, staring through the dark like a sacred flame? I'm just a traveller, …
Girl, I’m Your Boy
Music and Lyrics by Ren Michael When I see your lover, baby When I see your man You know I'll never go under, honey Some day you'll understand That I'm your boy Not your toy I walk both day and night To even the score More and more I can't get you out of my …
The Crystal Ship (And I Love Her)
Folsom Prison Blues
I done got myself thrown in jail. But I played the ol' boys a song and posted my bail...I sang my way to freedom!
Stationhouse Blues
Words and Music by Ren Michael As the trains they roll on by Ignorant of that gleam in you eye I thought I heard the whisper of the rain I turn around and the same passerby, gray concrete remains These tracks, these tunnels I might call home Though somewhere another light had once shone In …
Sweet Cassandra (Fire Child)
Words and Music by Renny Michael Like finding a river after walking through hills of sand, I saw this girl, and reached out to grab her hand. When you stood surrounded by city shadow, how many knew your name? You dancing child, city ghost, staring through the dark like a sacred flame? I'm just …
I’m On Fire
it was late into the night so you know I thought I'd play on Bruce for a bit and get my punk rock on hahahoho
When the Streets Grow Cold
Words and Music by Ren Michael How do you sing when the rain falls down, And keep me warm when the streets grow cold? And how do you smile when looming thunder pounds, While you lie out your hand for me to hold? 'Neath the candlelight to some evening sky, You exhale your stares and …
Ren Michael 