Stoked from Small Flames by Dylan Blackthorn

I wrote this song after I showed up to work, but my boss did not. Thanks, Mick! Certainly inspired by many nights of losing my mind, with the best intentions, around either a campfire or a conflagration. I have always been inclined toward pyromania, and fortunately, I have found many outlets for this affectation, mostly work-related. Thusly, I have been able to curb the potentially incarcerating hangovers that plague those who lose control. These days, I am inclined towards small flames, having been intimately involved in the production of 15+ years of the most amazingly artistic bonfires in my role as an employee of the Black Rock City Department of Public Works.

Tracklist

3.	Stoked	3:30

Lyrics

It's a sad, sad day. We've come a long way -
there comes a time to lose your mind
Still your heart, and I'll hold my tongue
and together we might find ourselves down at the finish line
Let's stoke the fire, tonight we're getting higher
than we've ever been before
Hold on to your heart, of your mind let go
It's time to stoke the fire down in my soul
If life's a race, don't want to run to fast
Just walk on down, try to make it last
and if life's a game, you got to roll them bones
Draw your hand of cards, and try to build a home
Let's stoke the fire, tonight we're getting higher
Higher than we've ever been before
Hold on to your heart, of your mind let go
It's time to stoke the fire down in my soul
Fall to your knees and sigh
Kiss the world goodbye
Let your hardened heart grow light,
It's time to give up the fight
Be robbed of your pride, don't hide it on the inside
Wear your heart on your sleeve, don't be afraid to believe
Let's stoke the fire, tonight we're getting higher
than we've ever been before
Hold on to your heart, of your mind let go
It's time to stoke the fire down in my soul

Credits

from Small Flames, released April 1, 2021
Written and composed by Dylan Blackthorn
Produced by Dylan Blackthorn
Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Matt Smith at 6-String Ranch studio in Austin, Texas.
Dylan Blackthorn - lead vocal, accordion
Samantha Blackthorn - tinwhistle
Dr. $ick - fiddle, guitar, backing vocal
Tom Crail - Tuba
Michael Rubin - encylopediae harmonicae
Eldridge Goins - drums

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