John Laurence - Colonial Soul Lyrics

In the early 1970's
Gary Thain was one of New Zealand's leading musicians
His mastery of the bass guitar and unique style
Lead him to one of the biggest bands on the planet
Unfortunately, his battle with heroin ended, as it does for so many
At the age of 27
This song is for him

Joined at the hip with that bass like a lover
You and that Fender born for each other
Soul of colonial and callused hands
Flight of the godwit to green and pleasant lands

Wandering through the party for the magician
You made the sun rise and the blind eye see
Cursed by your demons, no wizard's incantation
Could save you from your heroin destiny, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Followed the well worn Beatles way
Played from your heart all night they say
Carter to the beach in California
Keef and his horns picked up your rising star

Wandering through the party for the magician
You made the sun rise and the blind eye see
Cursed by your demons, no wizard's incantation
Could save you from your heroin destiny, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Now a humble servant of the Dickens monster
Mika and the crowd went wild at Budokan
Coliseum shock, you weren't the same after
Fire burning low, pale shadow of a man

Wandering through the party for the magician
You made the sun rise and the blind eye see
Cursed by your demons, no wizard's incantation
Could save you from your heroin destiny, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

No more to prowl between drums and keys
You joined the club with the famous four
Did someone help you to rest in peace
Sweet freedom and easy living
For e-e-e-e-e-e-e-vermore
For e-e-e-e-e-e-e-vermore