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I grew up on the San Pasqual Indian Reservation here in San Diego, Ca. People always ask me "What was it like growing up there?" and I'll tell them that I watched my people struggle. I watched them hold themselves down and blame others for their oppression. I grew up with gravel in my gut and a drive to rise above the dysfunction. I learned that with hard work and persistence I could do anything including becoming the best me I could be. After all these years I've reached a place where I can give back and thats what I do now. This song embodies that struggle I went through to get to where I am today. When I perform this song it takes me back to where I came from and it reminds me of where I'm going.....out of the darkness and into the light.
Thanks to Annie, Liza and their whole film/ production crew over at Club Sullivan you guys are so amazing!

Video by www.CLUBSULLIVAN.tv.
Thanks to; Taylor Guitars for the 524ce, the Belly Up Tavern for the best sound in SD, Tristan Prettyman for having us out, Hippy Tree Clothing for the sick threads, KPRi 102.1fm, James Rhinhart on Drums, Jonny Tarr on Keys/ Vocs/ Sax, Matthew Hamilton on Bass and to all "My People/ Tribe" that continue to support these good vibes and visions...Much Love & Respect!!!

-Paul Cannon
www.paulcannonband.com

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