"It's Been a Long Time" genre: Classic Rock
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	Each of us is on some trip to whatever will bring us happiness. If we're lucky we might get a glimpse of it once in awhile.
	CD: LACERATIONS Credits: Written and performed by Phillip Shoemaker
	Story Behind the Song I wrote this song on a freighter heading for the Canary Islands. Every one of the characters in the song was on board. Lyrics IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME I’ve seen half the world from the underside up. I’ve seen the one-eyed beggar with his bottomless cup. I’ve seen the gutter gambler who had sqaundered his luck. I’ve seen the holy pilgrim whose faith was corrupt. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a man who was happy. I’ve seen gentle people who would blow your brains out I’ve seen twisted misfits who only know how to shout. I’ve seen homeless women with great fortunes to spend. I’ve seen social outcasts who will fight to the end. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a man who was happy. I’ve seen discarded children who were strung out on dope. I’ve seen well-traveled sailors who were lost without hope. I’ve seen unfeeling felons with fountain hands. I’ve seen laughing and crying on the seas and the sands. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a man who was happy.

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