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This is an example of why I said there are four "previously unreleased" tracks, instead of four "new" ones. "I Go..." has floated around at least three different bands of mine. And in fairness, I believe my brother and I did put out a version on our short-lived "Two Hangmen" project, of which there were only 25 CDs made and if you blinked, you missed it. (Might end up putting that out somewhere, sometime...who knows?) But this is definitely the first time I've officially released it as a solo artist.

Definitely written in my "I wish I were in Son Volt" phase... The song itself is about escaping the pressures around you and getting back to who you are. It's a signature piece of mine amongst those who know it. It seems to mean something different to everyone who hears it, so I'm not going to say much more and ruin it for anybody. But I will say there is a real Logan County that I was referencing...and a lot of the people to whom this song means something would be disappointed if they went there. :)

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I am leaving for Logan County
might not be back for a while.
Open road and open air.
Wind on my face; I disappear.

I need a truer life, a truer sound.
I need a truer way to be.
I've just got to get out of this city for a while,
find a simpler, truer me.
And so I go...

I am seeking a sweeter pasture.
Find a life I can call my own.
Just a few dollars in case I need 'em...
And a picture of my best friend.

I need a truer life, a truer sound.
I need a truer way to be.
I've just got to get out of this city for a while,
find a simpler, truer me.
And so I go...

All I'm saying is I need to relax.
I need a chance to breathe.
Nothing against my friends and those who love me.
I just need some rest.

I need a truer life, a truer sound.
I need a truer way to be.
I've just got to get out of this city for a while,
find a simpler, truer me.
And so I go...

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Derek Brink St Louis, Missouri

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