FAWM: "Howdy Stranger"

Howdy Stranger

There is no demo for this song.

Liner Notes

#skirmish #stranger #unexpectedguest I think the ancient law of hospitality where you welcome a stranger into your home should be revisited for our times.

Lyrics

Howdy stranger Well met Come sit here by the fire It's dark outside And cold Come sit here by the fire

Howdy stranger Have a bite Right here by the fire I bet you're hungry Need a drink So sit here by the fire

Middle: Howdy stranger I've not seen you before Good thing I saw you Pass outside my door

Howdy stranger Rest awhile Lie here by the fire You look weary And afraid You can stay here by the fire

Just as long As you need Right here by the fire

Comments

@markblevis 23h

It's hard not to hear Willie Nelson singing this. To be clear, I don't think it's the similarity to "Hello wall." I think it's the earnestness of the lyrics and the awareness of the singer. Will you be recording this?

@paulmilne 17h

Oh yes, absolutely.

@strumandstress 1d

Nice topical take on the prompt.

@paulmilne 1d

Thanks, it was the first idea that came to my head on reading the prompt.

@tjeff 1d

I agree. I also think of this in terms of welcoming travelers who have come to our land seeking refuge. Powerful lyric.

@paulmilne 1d

Troubling times all around, we need to extend the hand of friendship where we can.

@musicsongwriter 1d

Very cool take on the prompt. Visual writing.

@paulmilne 1d

Thanks, I do seem to think in terms of visual scenarios.

@johnstaples 1d

Well, I love this! It has a gentle kindness throughout! Offering a stranger warmth, food and rest! Beautiful words that remind us we can still be Good & Kind in dark times.

(I'll admit I half expected a trick at the end like a vampire or something!)

@paulmilne 1d

Damn, why didn't I think of that? I guess then it would be a different kind of song. Thanks for the enthusiastic comments.