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Down Syndrome

from Musika Camionetera by Gringo Moko

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This is the theme song that represents four years of living on the wind running away from family and government and responsibilities hoping that its a viable way to deal with difficulties. So glad I found the strength to cope and stop running, brings me back to guatemagia every time.

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The last time I felt memories that made me break down a seeing stars
was just a month ago, how I remember so
I went to the Genesee store to see if Archie had hooked up on his Betsy B.
and, not to be displeased, front on the icy breeze
and I’m back through the middle and the back ads through
start to notice that I’m fixing on you, and them
bells are bragging lights off in the distant sight
and I’m back through the middle and ill sing it again
start to notice I’m your bestest friend
and that’s my final clue, that were bound to run to go....

down down down down down to the other side of town

well the second time I put my hand in flames
got caught in the middle of a drunken James
it aint just like I thought said I done and fought
with everyone that I ever knew, takes a while until you find it true that
no one heals so quick, like if they were never sick,
but look and look until you find, strains of something to distract the mind
then you before you know, you walked out the final door
with all your bags and dressed to the nines
you know you're going but you don’t know why
and now that’s the second clue that I’m bound to run to go

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and lastly id just like to say
from the other side o heaven and the gates o hell
it all just looks the same, I ask you who to blame
cause if it ain´t god nor the devil himself
id say its from the mind of our own selves
that keeps us so unsure as to why life’s a blur
I tell you once and I tell you twice
but why take the word of an honest liar
if you too can decide what kind of face you wear
when they blow the ashes in your eyes
just when you thought that the best disguise would
take you far from hear
well you're bound to run to go
down

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from Musika Camionetera, released March 21, 2013
Written and performed by Gringo Moko
Fisher-price xylophone (prestado de Camilo Sol) Chris Dobel

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Gringo Moko Oakland, California

The bulk of Gringo Moko's discography was composed improvisationally, from his time playing at bars and on buses across Guatemala. His sound is rooted in up-tempo Cumbia and Balkan beats, intermingled with folk, gospel, and alternative influences, and calls on a medley of improvised, digital, and DIY instruments to form the uniquely patchwork playstyle of his lively, high-energy live shows. ... more

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