Krista Detor, PBS: 'I'm Still Here' (Mudshow)

'I'm Still Here' (Mudshow) Lyrics:

Here comes the snow again
Probably gonna' bury the trailer down the road again

Doesn't much matter, no one's lived there since Eisenhower
The last boy to leave it went to take care of his mother

And no one much comes out this way
Except the occasional salesman, but I'll buy nothing today
I've seen leaders come and leaders go -- they all look the same you know
And I'm sure your passion's true -- it's just not mine you see, I've got things to do

Funny how they look at you when you're alone
Don't go to church and that makes me a stranger, you know

But what you see and what I see are not the same, how could they be?
Call me what you want to, I'm still here

I've been here since before the roads were running through
And I've seen more than I'll ever bother telling you
I don't have to explain myself, I'm done with that you see
I've lasted this long because I am strong

I've lived 4 wars and lost my whole family
So there's not much that you can say to me
That I've not thought or I've not heard
Sometimes I don't say a word for days and days
(you should try it some time)

But what you see and what I see are not the same, how could they be?
Call me what you want to, I'm still here

Lived my whole life unmarried, lived my whole life alone
Don't bother feeling sorry for me, I chose it, you know
Saw the coast of Africa, took a lover in Mexico
A husband and children, I couldn't a had all that, you know

So I think I'll go and bring the horses in
And get the fire going before the cold sets in
I know my mind, I've made my way,
I'll make it through another glorious day
Do what you want to -- I'm still here.

Album: 'Mudshow' http://www.kristadetor.com/mudshow
Venue: WTIU PBS
Website: http://www.kristadetor.com
Video: Jim Krause, Tabletop Productions, http://www.ttop.com

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Krista
• Detor
• I'm
• Still
• Here'
• singer
• songwriter
• indie

[betskaren]

This is a most stunning performance. Thank you for this!

[WVSunbird]

How in the world have I missed seeing this video before now! Love-love-love this amazing song from "Mudshow"! I'm crazy about literally everything this outrageously talented singer/songwriter does! She is incapable of writing or performing a mediocre song!

[TXArtGirl]

@bernardkulche Krista at tvcabin.com tonight!

[TXArtGirl]

@kewpiesbadhairday Krista at tvcabin.com tonight!

[TXArtGirl]

@2cool2bamom Krista at tvcabin.com tonight!

[TXArtGirl]

@betskaren Krista at tvcabin.com tonight!

[2cool2bamom]

I saw Krista perform in Ann Arbor Michigan a couple of weeks ago. I instantly fell in love with her songs and particularily this song. Phenomenal songwriter and amazing performer, Krista gets supreme marks for her abilities and talents! I can't get enough of her music and and eagerly awaiting the release of her next CD!

[bernardkulche]

Delicate! - High specific gravity.

[kewpiesbadhairday]

Krista's work is personally more deeply moving than any other artist in the midwest.