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When God Sets His Sights On You

from At The Seams by Eli Conley

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When God Sets His Sights on You

Mary Ann waits tables nightly
Down at Jack’s on Highway Two
Her daughter Jean started acting strangely
She cut her hair, she’s wearing old men’s boots

Then at home they were getting dinner ready
Jean said she had something to tell
“I’ve started seeing someone pretty steady”
“And mom,” she said, “her name’s Danielle"

If you believe in the word of god, what are you gonna do
When god sets his sights on you?

Mary Ann stared at her daughter
She said “I taught you better, I am sure”
Now let’s get on our knees and pray out these demons
I can’t see my daughter anymore

Jean grabbed her coat and she set out running
Down to the river and the creaky bridge
Said her own prayer, sent it up to heaven
Opened up her mouth, and she did sing:

If you believe in the word of god, what are you gonna do
When god sets his sights on you?
If you believe in the word of god, what are you gonna do
When god sets his sights on you?

She’s got love to give, and she’s got a life to live

Jean spent all night staring at that river
a-splashing and a-racing off so far
the she grabbed her truck, her favorite kitten
her toothbrush, a couple of shirts and her mom’s guitar

She turned the key, flipped on the headlights
They blazed up against the autumn corn
Mary Ann’s face flickered in the doorway
Jean just drove off for Californ’

If you believe in the word of god, what are you gonna do
If you believe in the word of god, what are you gonna do
If you believe in the word of god, what are you gonna do
If you believe in the word of god, what are you gonna do
When god
When god
When god
When god sets his sights on you

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from At The Seams, track released August 14, 2013

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Eli Conley Sacramento, California

​Eli Conley is an indie folk singer-songwriter and activist based in Sacramento, CA. He makes music for queer and trans folks, justice seekers, and anyone who doesn’t fit easily in a box. Eli's voice is tender and heartfelt, with melodies and that can leave you feeling teary-eyed yet hopeful. As a gay trans man from the South, his songs tell stories that aren’t always reflected in roots music. ... more

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