The Island Way

from Joy And The Pursuit Of by Pretty Beggar

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3rd single off the Pretty Beggar sophomore album "Joy And The Pursuit Of"

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Lyrics:

Hey dad why do you spend every day giving away all of your time
It seems to me, you could use it here to make a dime
He said well son I grew up here beneath the sunshine every day
I tended to my plants and never went the hungry way
So I can give it way
Until I see somebody's smiling face

Well do you lend your shoes to the neighbor
Help the man when he's got some labor
Spread the well when your bills are paid up
And give your son just a little paper

He said well yeah
It's The Island Way to be well to myself
And anyone else needin help
Do you wanna get used to it
So I said yeah
It's The Island Way to be well to myself
And anyone else needin help
I could make a good use of it

Yeah but dad what happens when the world is laughing in your face
Cos you didn't care to win a medal in the money race
He said well son the secret I found is to live within yourself
Just focus on your happiness and not your wealth
So we can give it way
Until we see somebody's smiling face

And do you give a lesson to the young buck
Get those business men to untuck
Help a single mother keep up
And work your butt to make your own luck

He said well yeah
It's The Island Way to be well to myself
And anyone else needin help
Do you wanna get used to it
So I said yeah
It's The Island Way to be well to myself
And anyone else needin help
I could make a good use of it

So we give it away

We give it away cos yeah
It's The Island Way to be well to myself
And anyone else needin help
Do you wanna get used to it
So I said yeah
It's The Island Way to be well to myself
And anyone else needin help
I could really get used to it

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from Joy And The Pursuit Of, track released September 2, 2018
Written by Michael Castle
Produced by Michael Castle
Engineered by Michael Castle
Mixed and mastered by Michael Castle
Artwork by Michael Castle
(c) Pretty Beggar LLC

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Pretty Beggar Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Indie Rock band out of Milwaukee WI consisting of band members Michael Castle and Tim Jurwsewicz. Formed in the summer of 2015 this group emphasizes lyrical potency and storytelling within catchy upbeat grooves.

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