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Wake Up and Smell the Whiskey

from Samhain's March: A Winter Journey by James Olin Oden

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This is a fun song about seeing the things of true value amidst the burden’s of life. The inspiration for this song occurred in a little dive in Raleigh, NC called the Farmhouse. I was hanging out with many beloved friends that night, while good tunes were being played by a another friends band. That said, I had a hellish week at work and was just a little bit numb mentally. At some point, I ordered my first whiskey, and as I brought the glass to my mouth the scent of the whiskey woke me up as it were.

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There I was standing in the bar,
Sipping on the waters of life.
My mind being cloudy, my thoughts unclear,
Till a sure clarity came over me.

(chorus)
Wake up and smell the whiskey,
Don’t let your life pass you by,
Life can be hard, a heart can grow numb,
So wake up and smell the whiskey!

Standing with me mates, all around me,
There was no other place I’d rather be,
And who’s to say that life’s true purpose,
Isn’t like social meetings.

(chorus)

The day’s toil, it breaks my back,
And leaves my mind in disarray,
It makes me want to lay me down, and dream my life away,
But I know that the dream is really here.

(chorus)
(chorus)
Wake up and smell the whiskey!
Wake up and smell the whiskey!

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from Samhain's March: A Winter Journey, released May 20, 2011
Classical Guitar, Bodhran, Bones, Vocals - James Olin Oden
Double Bass - David Pitts

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James Olin Oden Raleigh, North Carolina

It's always been about what moves the heart. The songs I sing are compelling stories whose telling must be told over and over again. The stories range from dark acts that should not be forgotten to the silly revelries that we should never forsake. My hope is that as my heart is moved by the music so too may yours be moved.

Sláinte Mhór...James

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