Jonah and the Whale

from Drivin' by Mill Town Rounders

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Music & Lyrics by Josh Olivier-Mason

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Jonah heard a voice come whistling down the plain, it said “Get thee away.”
“You’re in my service now and that’s where you’ll stay.”
His direction was east but he went west instead
Said “I’ll never be your servant, I’d rather be dead.”

If you flee the Lord, you know you’re always on your own
No going home again
When you pick up the sword be sure your aim is true
Like you want done unto you

On a steamer heading out of San Diego Jonah lay awake
He heard that storm coming o’er the water to show him his mistake.
All the other sailors pleaded with their makers but Jonah wouldn’t cry
Without a word he dove into the darkness hoping he would die.

Holed up in the belly of the whale
We hold on for the ending of the tale
For another chance to succeed or to fail
Ooo

On his clothes a smell of fish, in his mouth a taste of sand Jonah heard that voice a second time
“Your mountain is waiting for you—better start to climb.”
This time Jonah set a course for Nineveh or farther East knowing he’d be wise to heed the call
For there’s no escaping for Jonah, no escaping for us all.

When we’re holed up in the belly of the whale
Do we hold on to succeed or to fail?
Or do we listen to that voice and set sail?
Ooo

Jonah heard a voice come whistling down the plain, it said “Get thee away.”
“You’re in my service now and that’s where you’ll stay.”

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from Drivin', track released May 23, 2023
Natalie Carotenuto, bass and vocals
John Harper, guitar
Josh Olivier-Mason, vocals and ukelele
Don Shulsinger, banjo
David Walsh, harmonica
Joy Walsh, vocals

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Mill Town Rounders Boston, Massachusetts

The Mill Town Rounders play acoustic rock, bluegrass, and Americana throughout Massachusetts. Drivin' (2023) is the band's second album of originals and features songs about journeys big and small.

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