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The Ballad Of MJRKC

from Uh, No by Sun Holes / Norm Berketa

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The sixth track, "The Ballad Of MJRKC" tells the fictional story of a man who long ago befriended a homeless person. The 'MJRKC' became the short way of writing Major Casey. I wrote this song because I felt that the story needed to be told. It also happens to be the most complicated song that I have ever produced, with hundreds of tracks, numerous drum kits and a choir-full of vocals.

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Major KC
They never understood why you liked to be called a major
Did they know about the military or the peace corps?
I bet you really kicked some ass when you were over there

Been a long time
Since I’ve been around to pay a visit, and I’m sorry
But life has gotten pretty busy, and I’m married now
And we’re trying hard to start a family, so that’s why

You remember?
When we would sit and talk for hours in the hot sun
We figured out life and the universe while we drank some
I always brought along your favourite scotch and some paper cups

Did I tell you?
I really did enjoy the times that we spent together
You always made me laugh when you told me the same old stories
And it didn’t bother me even though I’d heard them a thousand times

On the corner
In the middle of an intersection on a crowded street
A blanket for a floor and a shopping cart full of memories
You made the only home you could since your life turned upside down

I can see them
Looking at you like you’re something straight from a horror film
Judging with their eyes as they step aside to avoid you
And you never said a thing aside from “do you have any change to spare?”

Life was so going your way and then one day it all came crashing down
You never saw it coming, like a deer hit by a truck you hit the ground

Major KC
I know you must’ve had a family one time that cared for you
I wonder where they are and if they were told what happened
I can’t imagine them not being here to say goodbye

I will miss you
I bet you never knew how much an effect that you had on me
I always meant to tell you one day but I never did
I hope that you can find it in your soul to forgive me.

And your soul flies away, free to go, free to stay
Love is lost, love is gained, as you find your way

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from Uh, No, released December 31, 2012
Written, performed and sung by Norm Berketa

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Sun Holes / Norm Berketa Ottawa, Ontario

Sun Holes is the latest musical project from songwriter & composer Norm Berketa. To date, Norm has written and recorded close to 400 songs, the majority recorded just for fun. Sun Holes is a solo endeavour. Norm is self-taught on many instruments, including guitar, bass, mandolin, keyboards, banjo and drums. Norm has always had a passion for creating music. Sun Holes was born January of 2012. ... more

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