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The Neighborhood Dogs

from Stages by Jon Porobil

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All the neighborhood dogs note your absence
And make it known they wish that you were here
And this whole street of cars
Are like skidmarks on the tar
They disappear

In one processional turning of the engines
As the church bells ring out, right at eight
And a man at the train stop
Looks up from his phone to see your face

Every signal you receive is telling you to run away
And you can never seem to find out why
As a mockingbird imitates a car alarm cry in the night
Just know your city loves you and so do I

All the automobiles vie for attention
And you still see the magic in the way
A single piercing siren
Can cut through all the bustle
Of the day
Yeah

Early afternoon sunlight breaks the fog down
The asphalt glows on every northbound street
And steam from the vents
Collects to mask the scent
Of dying trees…

Every signal you receive is telling you to run away
And you can never seem to find out why
As a mockingbird imitates a car alarm cry in the night
Just know your city loves you and so do I

All the neighborhood dogs meet at nightfall
And, digging holes, uncover human skulls
And the more you try to fight it
The more you think you feel your city pull…

Every signal you receive is telling you to run away
And you can never seem to find out why
As a mockingbird imitates a car alarm cry in the night
Just know your city loves you and so do I
Just know your city loves you and so do I
And so do I

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from Stages, released November 27, 2020
Music and lyrics by Jon Porobil. All instruments and vocals by Jon Porobil. Mastered by Andres Coca.

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Jon Porobil Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Jon Porobil is a solo singer/songwriter making music from his home in Pittsburgh. Jon's music explores many genres, including rock, pop, folk, country, soul, and more.

Jon's fifth album, The Camouflage Kid, a concept album about moving on from an abusive cycle, will be released in late Fall 2022. ... more

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