Let Sleepin' Dogs Lie (Ode to Kevin Higgins)

from Shadows & Dust by Nych Hansen

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For all of those big-talking, small-walking stress cases who just can't leave well enough alone.

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LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
Let sleeping dogs lie. Let sleeping dogs lie!
Man, just take a break. I’ll tell you why.
‘Cause we’re sick of all your preaching and your old, self-righteous tone.
It’s time that you leave well enough alone.

Well, I know you love to ramble and say what’s on your mind
But you can’t stand when others do the same.
You love to ruffle feathers, and say, “Hey! Look at Me!”
To you a conversation’s just a game.

Let sleeping dogs lie. Let sleeping dogs lie!
Please don’t speak a word when you walk by.
‘Cause we’re sick of all your big-talk and your old, self-righteous tone.
It’s time that you leave well enough alone.

Well, just like any K-9, you've got to leave your mark,
so you whiz on every pretty fence and tree.
But if nobody’s perfect, then your piss ain’t lemonade.
So zip it shut and simply let it be.

Let sleeping dogs lie. Let sleeping dogs lie!
It’s hard for you but I think you should try.
‘Cause we’re tired of all your bitching and your old, self-righteous tone.
It’s time that you leave well enough alone.

So when you pass your judgment, I’ll have to ask you this
Is it for the greater good or just yourself?
'Cause, I respect opinions and the freedom of the mind
But sometimes we should leave them on the shelf.

Now, my friend, I ain’t malicious, and I’m really on your side.
But here’s one thing I hope you understand.
When you’re strolling through the world, don’t you touch that sleeping dog
Or that old pooch might wake up and bite your hand!

And remember…..

Let sleeping dogs lie. Let sleeping dogs lie!
And don’t make wings for pigs that just don’t fly.
We’re through with all your meddling and your old, self-righteous tone.
It’s time that you leave well enough alone!!!........

Yeah, we’re done with all your preaching and your old, self-righteous tone……
It’s time that you leave them poor dogs alone!.......

Yeah, let sleeping dogs lie!

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from Shadows & Dust, released October 1, 2020
Music & Lyrics by Nych Hansen

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Nycholas "Nych" Hansen Boston, Massachusetts

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Solid rock is my core, tapping various genres. All songs are collaborations with Eric Margan, musician/engineer extraordinaire from Albany, NY.

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