Story Behind The Song
IT was out in the Moonlight, half a mile from LA ....
Song Description
gut punching blues of the 1st order! has all the misery of the big city down tight.
watery, the melody "dip" at the end of son is a nice touch, gives it a punctuated "drag".. 2. nice story in the lyric.. cynical, direct,
| Song Length |
9:04 |
Genre |
Blues - Modern, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Poignant, Composed |
Subject |
Existence, Sorrow |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Prodigal Son
It was out in the moonlight
Half a mile from LA
The West Wind was blowing
Between the Straights and the Gays
And out in the distance
Stood the Prodigal Son
Beyond the resistance
Of songs that should not be sung
And some came for glory
And others for gold
And some told a story
That just should not be told
And out in the distance
Stood the Prodigal Son
Beyond the resistance
Of things that should not be done
Out in the moonlight
Half a mile from LA
The West Wind was blowing
Between the Straights and the Gays
And off in the distance
Stood the Prodigal Son
Beyond the resistance
Of things that should not be done
And I want to know
Oh how high
And the Ice pack grows
Oh how high
And the children know
Oh how high
And Jesus knows ...
As Jesus and Mary standing by
Standing by - Standing by-
Oh how high
Oh how high
Oh how high ...