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I always write the lyrics first. There are one or two exceptions over the years, but that's pretty much the way it's been. The process of applying music to words is a bit like scoring a film. You've got imagery.
Bruce Cockburn
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Bruce Cockburn
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: May 27
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Lord, spit on our eyes that we may see, how to wake up from this tragedy.
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The invitation for artists to compete to see who can be the most charitable is a wonderful thing.
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And I'm wondering where the lions are.
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