John up close….

Here is one of the few close-up photos of John from my camera. I like this photo. This is one intense performer. That is one of the things that I love about this music. You can see it in his eyes.

John J Mellencamp.

Here is a video link to one of the best live performances you will ever see. I encourage you to go as soon as you can make it. This band kicks so much ass you won’t believe it. You just have to see it.

She had a dream
And boy it was a good one
So she chased after her dream
With much desire
But when she got too close
To her expectations
Well the dream burned up
Like paper in fire

Paper in fire
Stinkin’ up the ashtrays
Paper in fire
Smokin’ up the alleyways
Who’s to say the way
A man should spend his days
Do you let them smolder
Like paper in fire

He wanted love
With no invovlement
So he chased the wind
That’s all his silly life required
And the days of vanity
Went on forever
And he saw his days burn up
Like paper in fire

There is a good life
Right across the green field
And each generation
Stares at it from afar
But we keep no check
On our appetites
So the green fields turn to brown
Like paper in fire