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Ginger Grapefruit

from Ginger Grapefruit by Kevin Dickerson

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I am thankful for you
And your many many gifts you have given me
Like this organic
Ginger-grapefruit–scented deodorant that glides on so easily

No doubt in my mind
This is the finest deodorant I’ve ever had in my life
And the packaging is very nice
And I’m grateful to you

Sometimes I’m like yeah,
I had a good week, it’s easy being me
And other times I don’t feel so much
Like getting out of our warm sheets to face the cold of the city streets

I’m sorry if I’ve been preoccupied
With my music my night classes or my day job
I know you’ll be there to care for me
And I'll be there to care for you eventually

It’s not easy being me
I know I make it look easy
But it’s not easy

I have had many difficulties
Like so many others do
But unlike them I can depend on you

I am thankful for you
And your many many gifts to me
Like your unconditional support and for your patience
Like when I need rest after hobbling around on European cobblestone streets

Or your morning smiles
Your kindness radiates for those lucky enough to receive it
Even when I smell horrible after a 13 hour day or a 14 hour day

Pushing through the crowds of 30-somethings in the Financial District
Wearing Financial District costumes can wear me down
Another friend took his wife and his young daughter
And moved out of town

I hired a young Korean guy to clean my old Subaru
It’s the first car I’ve owned since 2006 and
And it’s 18 years old and has a rebuilt engine
The guy did a shitty job at first but came back and fixed it the next week

He put the work into it
If we were all more tolerant and forgiving the world would be a better place
Time is a river that is flowing
You’re here with me and I am grateful

People are talking about impeachment out their ass and no one knows what’s going on
John McCain died of glioblastoma yesterday afternoon

He made my life hell by nominating Sarah Palin
People kept asking me the most absurd questions

(Is it 24 hours of darkness all the time?)
(How is Alaska so cold if it’s off the coast of Texas)
(Have you ever seen that zombie movie?)
(Is Alaska really big?)
(Do you know Sarah?)
(Are bears really dangerous?)

(Have you ever seen a bear?)
(I heard the summers are really bright, how do you sleep?)
(Do you get depressed because it’s dark all the time?)
(You must eat fish every day)
(Are you an eskimo?)

Are you an Alaska Native?
Is it dark all year long?
Do you ride dogsleds to school?
Are there any black people in Alaska?
What are you?
Did you ever see penguins?
Are there just polar bears walking around?

But I have to respect him, he took a risk
I don’t care much for politicians
But he raised awareness for a disease my mother died from
Maybe someone will live a better life because of him

Anyway yeah there’s a lot
Going on in the world
Just like always
That’ll never change

I personally kind of like having a lot going on
Even if if we’re not always on the same page
Like I said, I am thankful for you
Eternally

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from Ginger Grapefruit, released December 13, 2019
Kevin Dickerson - Words, vocals, 8-string electric guitar, electric guitars, concert bass drum
Maryam Qudus - Crumar Performer

Engineered by Maryam Qudus
Mixed by Maryam Qudus
Produced by Kevin Dickerson and Maryam Qudus
Mastered by Jacob Winik

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Kevin Dickerson San Francisco, California

Kevin Dickerson is a songwriter who lives in San Francisco.

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