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Waiting For the Big One

from Waiting For the Big One by The Carnivaleros

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I thought I'd like it fine here at the Salton Sea
Got this house for fifteen thousand, came with a tree
Bombay Beach was supposed to be heaven sent
But now I think the underworld was what they meant
Salt water lake right in my backyard
Eating up the paint this ain't no Christmas Card
My art installation's not going as planned
Yesterday most of it sunk in the sand

Guess I'm waiting for the big one
Waiting for the big one
I'm waiting for the big one

The artists and the hipsters with their plywood floors
Building houses using recycled windows and doors
This apocalyptic town might have some life in it yet
Toxic dust might be a bit of a threat
The Bombay Beach Drive-In is not what it seems
Nothing really is in this town of lost dreams
Got nothing but time plopped here at the bar
Might be time to light up my last cigar

I'm waiting for the big one
Waiting for the big one
I'm waiting for the big one

The San Andreas Fault is right under my home
My house might as well be made of styrofoam
Good thing I sold most of my worldly effects
Give me a call and pay your last respects

Guess I'm waiting for the big one
Waiting for the big one
Waiting for the big one
Waiting for the big one
Guess I'm waiting for the big one
Waiting for the big one
Waiting for the big one

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from Waiting For the Big One, released October 16, 2020
Gary Mackender: Lead Vocals, Drums, Accordion, Organ, Piano
Karl Hoffmann: Bass
Connor Gallaher: Pedal Steel
Kelley J Hunt & Kelly E Hunt: Harmony Vocals

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The Carnivaleros Tucson, Arizona

My songs contain elements of blues, tango, zydeco, cajun, country, rock, and yes, polka (of course!). I see my songs as mini- movies, novellas put to music. If you are one of Those About To Rock or a firm traditionalist, my music is not for you. “A guaranteed party starter that hails from Tucson but extends its sonic tendrils to New Orleans and Beyond.” – Fred Mills, Blurt Online, 2018 ... more

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