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Will Oldham is an enigmatic singer/songwriter who commonly performs under the name Bonnie "Prince" Billy. For decades, his music and lyrics have explored the human experience with great intensity and respect. With an ear finely tuned to history, Oldham speaks candidly about the role music plays in the past, present and future of our culture in this new interview.

(Season 2, Episode 07 - Revolutionary Writers)

2.07. The Songwriter: Bonnie "Prince" Billy

Black Hills

Drink up if you got em
Don’t stop til you see the bottom
Cuz they got your number now

Fill in the blank son
Can’t you see it’s a celebration
Cause they got your number now

Let the fat get fatter
On your hard earned dollar
It’s the other that’s the matter
This is your ticket out of squalor 
Cuz they got your number now!

Don’t forget to call your mother
Your sister and your brother
Cuz they go your number now

And tell ‘em if you’ve lost yer composure
It’s cuz your troubles are over
Cuz they got your number now

Let the fat get fatter
On your hard earned dollar
It’s the other that’s the matter
This is your ticket out of squalor 
Cuz they got your number now!

Yeah, drink up if you got ‘em.
You’ve nearly hit the bottom
Cuz they got your number now

Oh, and just you wait son
One day that could be your mansion
Cuz they got your number now

Let the fat get fatter
On your hard earned dollar
It’s the other that’s the matter
This is your ticket out of squalor 
And just when the bad was getting badder
Along came your savior
And he's got your number now
This time it's gonna trickle on down
They've got your number now

They Got Your Number Now

simple man

Too Far to Turn Around

Listen to me
I mean what I say
I think you should stay
So we can make this mistake
I’m serious now
I’m out of the clouds
I want you around
We can burn this whole thing down

You know I’m a dreamer
And that’s my fault
A helpless believer
In us all
I know you’re a runner
And that’s your fault
A machine gunner
With your sights on us all

Let's Make This Mistake

It’s all true
The things they’re saying
About me
About you

If it’s all wrong
That’s all right
With me
Is it all right with you?

Yes it’s complicated
But we said we wouldn’t have it any other way
Didn’t I?
Didn’t you?

So let’s get ourselves together
Let’s fight
For one another`
You and I

We’re in a war
And we ain’t gonna win
Unless we get ourselves together
To let the battle begin
We’re in a war
And we ain’t gonna win
If we can’t get our shit together
And let the battle begin

You were so right
When you said I was wrong
I realize
We’re on the same side

So let’s get our shit together
And let’s fight
For one another
You and I

We’re in a war
And we ain’t gonna win
Unless we get ourselves together
To let the battle begin
We’re in a war
And we ain’t gonna win
If we can’t get our shit together
And let the battle begin

We’re in a war
And we ain’t gonna win
If we can’t get our shit together
And let the battle begin

We're In A War

from the upcoming album: Here Comes Nothing

Found

I saw it in your eyes
Looking in mine
That I deserve your scorn
Please understand, I’m doing the best I can
I deserve your scorn

I saw it in your face
turning away
That I deserve your scorn
remember the mystery that brought you to me
I deserve your scorn

Is it true, the things people say
with you there’s no calm it’s all storm
And somebody had to have this part to play
So I’ll deserve your scorn

You saw it in my face
Couldn’t see the storm for the rain
And I’d deserve your scorn
I understand, you’re doing the best you can
So, I’ll deserve your scorn

Is it true, the things people say
with you there’s no calm it’s all storm
And somebody had to have this part to play
So Ill deserve your scorn

simple man

J. Gordon

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