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1 Step Forward (final cut​!​?​)

by Martin Cassini

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One step forward … two steps back
Down and dirty on the foreshore
Sinking in mud, deeper than before
Gotta keep floating
Gonna get me a boat and go boating
Don’t let MPs get you down
But is it worth voting?

One step forward, two steps back
A shiver up your timber’s not a heart attack
You're on the path of life and there's no hope in hell of turning back

Time rolls on, a restless tide, no way back, nowhere to hide
You and me, no longer side by side, but life goes on, enjoy the ride!

One step forward … two steps back
You think you're making progress but you're sliding back
You're on the path of life, you better wise up and master the knack!

One step forward … two steps back
On a street in a red light rash
Then on a dash, a speed camera flash
You bust a gut to earn a crust
But they end up collecting the cash
You’ve been done, they kill the fun
Sorry son, back to square one

You catch a glimpse of heaven
When you’re motoring in Devon
Then you hit a monumental traffic jam
It’s stop and start for miles
Ip and down the British Isles
I don’t wanna be in traffic but I am!

One step forward, two steps back
A shiver up your timber’s not a heart attack
You're on the path of life and there's no hope in hell of turning back!

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released October 22, 2023
Song, guitar and vocal: Martin Cassini
Backing vocals: Charmaine Lilley
Lead guitar: George Thomas
Bass guitar: Belle Mantziou
Drums: John Vernon
Original recording by Leigh Crossman at Ariel Studios, Ilfracombe
Recut by Sam Dowden
Photo by Ulrich Handl

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Martin Cassini UK

Since discovering Bob Dylan (met in 1988), I've often thought that by combining words and music, songwriting is the supreme art form. Among my favourite songs: Chimes of Freedom (Dylan), If you Leave Me Now (Brel), You Never Give me your Money (McCartney), Young Hearts Run Free (Crawford), Chattanoogo Choo Choo (Warren/ Gordon) ... too many to mention. These are a few minor efforts of my own ... more

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