When The Demons Call

by John Swardson

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Heard the news while I was driving
Stopped the car at the old cafe
Called ya first thing, I don’t know why
Guess you always knew just what to say

Standing here watching the valley darken
Feels like a storm’s on the way
I’m hoping’ for one of them crazy light shows
Like when we used to rock back in the day

I hope you’re doing fine man
These days have been hard on us all
Keep the lights on when you’re driving
And lock the door when the demons call

When the phone rang this summer
I didn’t always answer the call
And that will haunt me while I linger
He’d always listen when I’d start to fall

Shitty weed, flys in the whiskey
Broken chairs out on the lawn
But them records they kept us smilin’
We’d tip’em back and sing along

Just know you’re on my mind man
The years have been hard on us all
Keep the lights on when you’re driving
And lock the door, when the demons call
Yeah lock that door
When the demons call

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released August 19, 2023
Lyrics, arrangement, guitar, lead vocals by John Swardson

Piano, backing vocals, recorded and produced by Raj Maitra

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John Swardson Minneapolis, Minnesota

Singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis. My songs come from my life and my love of music. I perform solo as well as with my band Bad Blood. I have several records out streaming (and coming soon to Bandcamp) and 2 more written and ready to record. I’ve opened for many of my favorites including Sturgill Simpson, Echo and The Bunnymen, and Semisonic. But the future is now and it begins with The Storm. ... more

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