Brian Blade - Second Home lyrics

The river flows to the gulf of mexico To new orleans, uptown ruler Tchoupitoula indian Purple, gold and green Plastic beads hang from trees Must have been a parade yesterday Or maybe last year I don't know Go to see Johnny V. lay it down and lift me up You're the guardian of the flame You're the fire inside, my burning desire You're the beat in the ground that Takes me downtown Where she is Friendly travelers at the cafe Sing songs of joy and praise Just to be alive another day Step in time, second line Church bells ring farewell Throw my hands up high to the sky 'til we meet again on the other side You' re the guardian of the flame You' re the fire inside, my burning desire You' re the beat in the ground That takes me downtown Where she is