Name: We can't run, but we fly
Duration: P00H04M13S
Description: This track was recorded around 1984 or 1985, while I was living in CT. The song was written about a rather remarkable character that I had met, who though he had considerable physical disability, did exactly what he wanted and never let anything stand in his way. He was not entirely an admirable individual - but his will to "do" no matter what - was far stronger than anyone I had ever known.

We can't run, but we fly

from These Broken Years by Mad Mar Walker

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This track was recorded around 1984 or 1985, while I was living in CT. The song was written about a rather remarkable character that I had met, who though he had considerable physical disability, did exactly what he wanted and never let anything stand in his way. He was not entirely an admirable individual - but his will to "do" no matter what - was far stronger than anyone I had ever known.

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by Mad Mar Walker

Through history man dreamed to fly
but a reasonable man
does everything he can
to obey nature's rules
and progress is made
but the edge of the blade -
that's mad men and fools.
They're standing in the high place
with only rocks below.
They think they can do anything,
Lift those wings Pegasus
Let's go!

Somewhere flying
as you walk in the sun
your thoughts they run
so free
Somewhere flying
through a bold blue sky
ah you and I - we can't run -
ah but we fly!

Thoroughbred stallion,
he's got fire inside
on the wings of his pride
he takes the lead, sets the pace
until the wicked fates spoke
and a foreleg broke
but the stubborn horse finished the race
He's standing in the high place
with only rocks below
he thinks he can do anything
lift those wings Pegasus
Let's go!

Somewhere flying
as you walk in the sun
your thoughts they run
so free
Somewhere flying
through a bold blue sky
ah you and I - we can't run -
but we fly!

Lone wolves and wild leadmares
they can't quite belong
they can't hear the song of the pack
If you're different stand apart
If you're fierce and if you're smart
you will never go back!
You're standing in the high place
with only rocks below
You think you can do anything
Lift those wings Pegasus
Let's go!

Somewhere flying
as you walk in the sun
your thoughts they run
so free
Somewhere flying
through a bold blue sky
ah you and I - we can't run -
but we fly!

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from These Broken Years, released January 1, 2010

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