Watching From An Airplane

from Soul Company by James Nagel

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I learned the truth watching businessmen
Flying here and there and back again
If there’s a fear they don’t want to meet
Well, they just sit back at 30,000 feet

Watching from an airplane
Afraid to face what’s close at hand
They’re watching from an airplane
There’s no telling when they’re gonna land

He’s a self-made American Joe
Has a family that he hardly knows
He can tell all they want is love
But by the end of the day you know he’s had enough

She spends her money on the clothing line
While there’s a soul that could use a dime
She sees he’s broken and sinking fast
But she don’t say a thing, don’t even bother to ask

How did it get so easy to leave
All of the important things down by the seas

So what’s the excuse for our cause
For all the red tape and idled laws
For every person that we’ve kick around
Maybe they’ll do the favor and just shoot us down

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from Soul Company, track released January 1, 2011
James Nagel (Vocals, Drums, Acoustic Guitar), Jake Adelman (Percussion), Marvin Ibe (Upright Bass)

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James Nagel Oakland, California

James Nagel is an artist apart from other singer/songwriters. His voice will warm your soul while his earthy tunes will grab hold of your spirit, keeping you begging for more. Writer/Producer Steve Cahill (Tom Waits, Billy Joel) hails James as, “easily one of the most talented young songwriters around today. James is an artist who impresses on every level.” ... more

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