When the Hour Comes Down
Another little meditation/reflection in the form of song to close out the month. Lyrics:
Winter wears a shroud of primrose
Proudly past the early frost
Black mountain sings like a lady
Wandering only to be lost
What’ll I say when the hour comes down
And I ain’t homebound?
Backbone straight as an arrow
Feet back on the solid ground
The whippoorwills and the sparrows
Silent all before my sound
What’ll I do when the hour comes down
And I’m played out?
Holes in my shoes
As I steal across the glade
There’s a darkness over me
But I can crawl out from the shade
I’ll ramble on
It may seem like I’m afraid
But I’ll stand my ground
When the hour comes down
When the hour comes down
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As others have also said, I hear heroes of old in this. But it's definitely Carson McKee; you're finding your own sound. Ramble on, brother. Ramble on.
A "tour de force" Carson, you play a song like a casual Country song in my ears but at the same time, the words are deep, the text is full of poetry and you voice is a gift. "Chapeau" Monsieur !😊 Love from Brunoy-France. Yves
It's been a long time since I've sung along with a song I'm hearing for the very first time. I couldn't help it in this case. So lovely!
Dylan-esque. Nice!
Long time listener, but this song inspired me to comment. Beautiful song writing!
@carsonmckeemusic
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, that truly truly means so much.
@nickdonnoli
6 ай бұрын
@@carsonmckeemusic These two meditations are exceptional. I hope you publish them, I'd love to have a copy.
Thank you. Do you realize, how much you bless us with uour songs?
thank you, Carson! and special thanks for posting the lyrics, 'coz it is important to me: unfortunately, i don't understand english well enough by ear. this isn't first time i’ve listened to you sing; you have an amazingly beautiful voice and you are fluent in musical instruments, but now has emerged your poetic soul! 🙂
@racheloliveira1905
6 ай бұрын
Yeah I was so happy when I saw the lyrics! I don't know if he used to post it before, but I just notice on this video
@dmitrypalmin
6 ай бұрын
Rachel, look, i found another posted lyrics by Carson on his KZread! this is song "Victory Bells". kzread.info/dash/bejne/mo19mLqgad3KeZM.html
you are a poet indeed and one hell of a singer sir
❤ Wow! Is this an original?! I need to shop this one when it is released.
Your songs all seem like classics. You got something special man. Cheers.
Lovely
Gem of a tune, nice one Carson
Sir, I demand an album with these beautiful songs.
AMEN! Thanks for blessing us with your God given skills
Theres just the slightest tinge of Prine in these lyrics, and its a good thing.
Killing the game!
The man with the golden voice.
Great song, great performer. One of our best of this time.
You are definately the better songwriter!
Love the lyrics. Love the rhythm of the song and the catchy chorus and outro. You keep delivering. Well done mate
Carson McKee is an original talent. Carson, you mentioned in a comment something about it's being a long time coming from Jan 2023. Care to give some insight? If not, just keep writing and posting your music. BTW, Table For One is a favorite of mine.
I appreciate this, Carson! Keep going! Love from Brazil❤
Congratulations. You've channeled the Muses. There's a depth to your recent meditations that is both reminiscent yet fresh. To use the D-word, it reminds me of both the young Bob Dylan, yet tinged with the maturity of Blood on the Tracks. But still yours. For me that's the sign of great a singer/songwriter. Guys like Tom Paxton and Phil Ochs, Iris Dement, and the great Texans like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt. Keep up the great work.
Très très beau ! Thanks you Carson 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Love from Avignon France
wow! what a little gem.
I really enjoyed the level of bass you managed to capture from your guitar. It matches your vocals perfectly.
@carsonmckeemusic
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! It can be a battle in a small space that contains weird tonal nodes and nulls. This mic was designed for kick drums and is very directional, so it suits the purpose well.
Very nice, from Holland.
Gorgeous, lovely song, lovely singing. Wow. That made my day.
Lovely music here, Carson. Your talent and inspiration are greatly appreciated.
The song flows with a deceptive lightheartedness - only to reveal the complexities of the soul... Bravo, Carson!
Great song and performance, Carson!! You got it!!
Beautifully sung and played. Great sounding guitar. Love the ring at the end.
I keep listening to this over and over and it never gets old. Thank you, Sir!
Really good song. I love the writing! I also love the audio mix!! Honest and clear with a nice mystical element... Good job all around!
Phenomenal Carson!
I like it! Sounds like a Richard Hawley tune.
100k subs nice!!!
Damn dude. That’s pure.
Thank you Carson! You and Dylan except you’re better. 😊
As always, great lyrics with a touch of mystery and metaphysics. Love it. Thank you Carson!
Your voice is a gift, Mr. McKee! Lovely tune, too.
You have a rare and beautiful talent, Carson, not to mention a great bunch of friends.
Timeless.
Haha Carson surf that wave baby!!
Love it. Cheers Carson
Dear Carson, thank you so much for sharing your own song! I believe we all may seem as if we're afraid and we may be afraid sometimes, because we all struggle with ourselves. As one wise man said: "Life's not about struggling, but about love... But to understand this, one needs to struggle". Wanted to share this with you, because this motivates me every day in my life. Keep on rambling on, good man! Love what you do.
Spot on Carson
Beautiful song 👏🙂
Thanks Carson.
great song Carson
Just beautiful, Carson!❤
Good song.
Instant classic. Keep doing your thang, Carson!
In the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bany" the old guy sez "Had your chance... muffed it!" Ha ha just kidding, you emit good stuff, Carson.
Beautiful lyrics; I interpret it as a stand of defiance against the fear of death
Wonderful lyrics!
Beautiful work, Carson.
Nice!
Love this Carson! Cool guitar. Burlington Bill busking across the country and on You Tube.
Poetry set to music. Perfect.
Great hand I coordination nice job great video
Great song ❤
Wonderful tune Carson!
Keep going mate. Do your thing.
Brilliant
Absolute brilliance Carson! Let’s see you expand your repertoire…how about Redemption song? 😉
Beautiful!!!
Soo beautiful, Carson. You are a poet at heart ❤️ Thank you for sharing your gift with us. 💗Debbie
Love it. ❤️
Wish I had your voice!
You are the new Eagles
I really love your voice. thank you from the UK.
Totally enjoying these meditations.
Very nice Thanks for sharing -Matt- Hudson Valley, NY
Genial
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤
Is this an original? It's excellent!
Lovely melody. “Hear that lonesome whippoorwill…” “Ribbon of darkness over me…” Of course whippoorwill and “darkness over me” are not unique to those songs, but is it possible that your lyrics betray, to some small extent, your musical influencers? If so, you are my kind of artist and maybe that’s part of the reason I’m so fond of your music.
@carsonmckeemusic
6 ай бұрын
Extremely well spotted!!
First one here! Wohooo...
As I'm listening to this, "...comes _round"_ seems more appropriate, although that might make the rhyme a little too precise. Good song, anyway.
You have a great voice that I'd love to hear without all the "cheater" levels of reverb.
Nice!