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The Way

by The Family of Man

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1.
Written by Wilfred Galila (no lyrics)
2.
Written by Wilfred Galila I see your big brown eyes they're looking kind of lazy I hear your soft sweet voice it's sounding kind of hazy I wonder if you love me and you replied maybe this feeling in my heart is driving me crazy but I know that it's true it's true like a sparkle of morning dew on a field of yellow flowers in the sun you are near and yet so far when we're alone lately like a ripple of a distant dream I want to reach you baby there's a warm place in my heart that often time feels empty and when you are away I'm feeling kind of lonely but I know that it's true it's true like a sparkle of morning dew on a field of yellow flowers in the sun it's true it's true that I loved you
3.
Illusions 03:25
Written by Dominic Mercurio How far you gonna take this Illusion? Theres no end in sight The circular incision makes the cube I hold just not fit quite right Don't ask me whats a matter It'll only end up starting a fight Just sit tight Does it even matter? Does it even matter now? Cause nobodies watching It's all unfamiliar ground The crackling cement walls left a truth to smother the lies the vicious teeth sunk in and I'm afraid they're not too fond of the taste Just sit back, relax, and let your mind do the talkin tonight Don't fight it Sure got a lot to go on but the moment...it's already passed It's only a mistake if you're certain the feeling will last.
4.
Written by Aliyah Cline Walking through the snow she feels alone but little does she know her demons are behind her she stops in the cold to blow her blue nose and when she does well her demons they find her but the sky will open above her to warm her tired soul she'll look around and discover the meaning of it all the meaning of it all a man might try to trick her sacrifice her heart she'll see through his dark veils and break his web apart a friend might try to use her lie, steal, abuse her she'll turn her back and keep on trudging though the fog but the sky will open above her to warm her tired soul she'll look around and discover the meaning of it all the meaning of it all broken hearts behind her shattered dreams in front she carried on forward despite the demons hunt and when the night is done she'll feel quite afraid but her heart will keep her courage and light her way but the sky will open above her to warm her tired soul she'll look around and discover the meaning of it all the meaning of it all
5.
Written by Dominic Mercurio Let's just stay in your twin sized bed underneath the sheets of blue and red do you mind my hand slipped under your head? and is the subtle sound of my hearts persistent pound... something you dread? Through the night I swear I held your body tight but instead In the morning you had fled Well I got to thinkin' I knew just what this meant the projected patterns I saw were left unspent and the stick i pulled just had a different intent but your perfect smile despite my denial now seemed... so crooked and bent we lost our leaves and shed our branches with ease the ground around the trees carried an auburn tint of release well what I sent for you it came and went for you it came and went.
6.
Interlude 01:48
Written by Wilfred Galila (no lyrics)
7.
Crazy as You 04:02
Written by Wilfred Galila It's been a long while forgotten how to be running the whole mile young, wild, and free bright rays of sunshine too blinded to see and in the darkness doubted where we'll be for I have never loved anyone as beautiful and wonderful but quizzical and temperamentally crazy as you a tender moment fleeting as the wind quite discerned for things that we did never quite knowing all clouded by fun a tiny distance how far we have come for I have never loved anyone as beautiful and wonderful but quizzical and temperamentally crazy as you swift turning tables curious as a whim confusing fragments it's time to be still for I have never loved anyone as beautiful and wonderful but quizzical and temperamentally crazy as you
8.
Written by Dominic Mercurio how can it be that a calendars weeks will fly by when I sit around punching machines yet the form takes a new when its waiting for you oh the seconds tick by with miles in-between mama said 'follow your heart or you'll surely fall apart' but does it apply when we can't finish what we start I wouldn't say I need too much but surely I think it's true I like you so much that I wish that I was with you you know I got someplace to be but I cant say goodbye and leave I'd rather wait it out, cause it's just you as far as my eyes see but you know we gotta face the facts maybe this is too much to carry on our backs but if I traded it all, i know I'd only want you back mama said 'follow your heart or you'll surely fall apart' but does it apply when we can't finish what we start I wouldn't say I need too much but surely I know it's true I need you so much that I wish that I was with you distance can only take you so far but it feels like we got there so quick its not quite something that you or me could easily fix but please don't worry bout the imperfections my feet can only walk in your direction well what we lack in opportunity, we make up with connection mama said 'follow your heart or you'll surely fall apart' but does it apply when we can't finish what we start I wouldn't say I need too much but surely I know it's true i like you so much that i think that i need you… i need you so much that i think that i love you… I love you so much that i think that i need you
9.
Until July 03:21
Written by Dominic Mercurio would it help you sleep if I said 'soon we'll meet'? cause it sure doesn't help me. every time I see you it's just red green and blue... and I remember just how far we are apart can't wait till next year we'll switch hemispheres for just a little while we'll travel miles to share our trials swapping smiles some things are better in my dreams you know its not so bad considering all the luck we had but this distance, well it sure don't feel right the wick of your smile keeps me happy for a while but when that candle runs short it burns my little hand can't wait till next year we'll switch hemispheres for just a little while we'll travel miles to share our trials swapping smiles some things are better in my dreams if my arms can't reach you I'll stare at your eyes glowing blue just killing time till July...
10.
Written by Wilfred Galila It's a bittersweet relief all that's left is to sigh and believe that it's all gone gone gone memories have turned to blue soon will come the time when thoughts of you will all fade fade fade away fly away blue jay with my aching heart i gave it all away right from the start it's all very clear now that we're apart that things between you and me was never meant to be it's a bittersweet relief all thats left is to sigh and believe that it's all...
11.
The Way 05:48
Written by Wilfred Galila what comes up must come down a smile into a frown a strange force of gravity that tugs at you and me and when your boat on the river is sinking low the stars in your eyes have lost their glow and down is the only way to go just be and enjoy the flow OH OH! yesterday has gone away tomorrow aint here today its just the truth of reality that happens to you and me and when some silly scary nightmare has replaced your dream you're weighted down and stuck in between your friends pretty faces have all turned green just be and enjoy the scene stay with how you feel know that it is real let go and face your fears with all the love in your heart you will find the way all good things must come to an end one day we will all be dead its just the truth of reality that happens to you and me and when all the silly thoughts running through your head that keep you everyday from getting out of bed just know it aint real but just an illusion a bad case of mental pollution what is wrong could be right think of it hard as you might a good dose of reality is good for you and me and when all the signs proclaim that the end is near everyone ends up living in fear all thats left to do is come out and play for all we have left is today stay with how you feel know that it is real let go and face your fears with all the love in your heart you will find the way hey hey hey you'll find the way

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'The Way' was written and recorded by The Family of Man.

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released October 18, 2012

The Family of Man is
Wilfred Galila
Aliyah Cline
Dominic Mercurio

on this record we collectively play the following:
The Voice, Guitar, Banjo, Saxophone, Flute, Accordion, Percussion, Piano, Childen's Toys, Piano-Flute, Whistles, Claps, Stomps, Chants, Laughter.

Violin on tracks 1, 4, 9, & 11 provided by Belen Alvarez

Recorded from July 1st to July 8th 2012 in Humboldt, CA with some additional overdubs recorded in August and September 2012.

Mixed by Dominic Mercurio & Simon Raistrick
Mastered by Simon Raistrick

Album Artwork by Wilfred Galila

Special Thanks to Gail and Jim for hosting us and letting us record at their magical property in Humboldt, CA.

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The Family of Man San Francisco, California

A foggy blend of aural vistas, earthy rhythms, and enchanting lullabies from the northern woods that lie near the cusp between land and sea over yonder.

A heady mix of folk, blues, and rock blended with a touch of everything in between, their music can be best described as whimsical, poignant, visceral, magical, somber, joyful, and downright real.
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