Song Description
....based on the book by
Tina McElroy Ansa called
"Baby Of The Family"..this
song was written to be used
in the film version produced
by Jonee Ansa
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Blues - General |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Subject |
General |
Lyrics
LENA (Was Her Name)
music by Keith Williams
words by Phil Morrison
1st verse The moon would shine on dusty roads
Silence filled the air
Except to hear the cricket's ode
For spirits everywhere
2nd verse Awakened from her slumber
To see what can't be seen
Visions were upon her
Can this be just a dream?
Can this be just a dream?
chorus She came from rural Georgia
Lena was her name
Possessed with special powers
That noone else could claim
Small town girl - don't matter
Big time soul inside
Don't need no idle chatter
She'll talk with those who died
3rd verse From the past to tell her tale...
The slavery generation
Apparitions now prevail (Ghost-like girl will now prevail)
Rachel's conversation
4th verse Mysterious when she was born
A caul over her face
Grandma's girl from that day on
But free from time & space
free from time & space
chorus She came from rural Georgia
Lena was her name
Possessed with special powers
That noone else could claim
(new lyrics) The Juke Joint jumps....ladies fine
Groovin' on some bass
Talk some trash - drink some wine
Let's party at "The Place"
(c)2007 williams/morrison