Totem Pole

by Joe Benjamin

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lyrics

Your totem poles may have been burned to ashes

But the sinister souls carved into them remain

They remain carved into my mind forever

whisper secret songs into my ear measure by measure

And when you speak to me and show me things I couldn't see

Spare me I'm just a child

You gave them frowns and eyes wide open made them spread their wings

Spare me it's all too wild

Watch me stand tall and patrol

I am a Totem Pole

I'm towering in control

From high above you look small

I am a Totem Pole

You're caving in to my soul

Endless fight and my incessant conflict

they are laid aside no more need to hide

Now I found all the meaning you concealed

Chiseled wood and bark protecting it like a shield

And when you speak to me and show me things I couldn't see

Spare me I'm just a child

You gave them frowns and eyes wide open made them spread their wings

Spare me it's all too wild

Watch me stand tall and patrol

I am a Totem Pole

I'm towering in control

From high above you look small

I am a Totem Pole

I’m towering in control

I am a Totem Pole

I’m towering in control

credits

released August 2, 2019
Alita Moses - Background Vocalist
Daniel Glaude - sax, flute
Horace Bray - guitar
John Thayer - mixing
Joe Benjamin - vocals, exec. producer
Mike Gordon - drums
Michael Mayo - Background Vocalist + Arranger
Nat Ranson - trombone
Paul Tafoya - trumpet
Raymond Cetta - bass, Producer
TJ Lipple - Mastering Engineer
Tom Wilson - keys, synths
Tyler Tritt - trumpet
Valerie Pinkston - Background Vocalist
Zach Miller - mixing assistant