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Flowers on the Road

by Joel Brogon

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    My new single for Spring “Flowers on the Road" reminds us to pay attention to little things along the way as we search for our place in this world. We might even find that we already belong, right where we are.
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Every Spring while growing up in the 80’s in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, my family would load up picnic baskets and ice chests and head north towards Kingsville for our annual “flower tour.” The wildflowers along Highway 77 were absolutely spectacular in those days. There were endless fields of bluebonnets, winecups, primroses and countless other types of wildflowers on either side of the road and the middle “island.” We’d drive along, stopping at the more impressive swaths of color until we wound up at an old picnic area near Riviera where we would stop for lunch.

This was the one rare occasion of the year when both sides of the family would gather together. The contrast between my mother’s family who had more of a simplistic Southern worldview and my father’s family who were Northern and more cerebral and intellectual was striking, yet everyone got along and found common ground in the beauty of the day.

As I’ve grown older, it’s been hard to watch as progress and construction have taken most of these places and concrete has become more common than dirt along these old roads. Thankfully, there are still some patches that have yet to be paved over. It also amazes me how often I think of those Spring days and how the sight of a primrose takes me right back to the side of Highway 77, walking hand in hand with my ancestors.

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Flowers on the side of the road /
Guide me to the places I should go
Where I might find healing for my soul /
Places that I may have never known
Flowers on the side of the road /
Flowers on the side of the road

Flowers on the road make me smile /
Make me stop and rest a little while
Forget about my worries and my trials /
As I walk across these many miles
Flowers on the road make me smile /
Flowers on the road make me smile

I am just a traveler on the way /
Hoping I might find a better day

Flowers on the side of the road /
Teach me things I really ought to know
Doesn’t really matter where you grow /
As long as you still let your colors show
Flowers on the side of the road /
Flowers on the side of the road

I am just a traveler for the day /
Hoping I might find a better way

Flowers on the side of the road /
guide to the places I call home
Flowers on the road call home /
Flowers on the road call me home

credits

released March 15, 2024
Music and lyrics by Joel Brogon
Vocals and acoustic guitar by Joel Brogon
Recorded at The Reflection Room, Harlingen Texas

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Joel Brogon is a Folk/Americana Singer/Songwriter from South Texas.
At the heart of Brogon's artistry lies a profound commitment to narrative storytelling, weaving tales inspired by his own life experiences and those around him. Through his songs, he sheds light on a wide range of topics, from the beauty of nature to social justice issues like LGBTQ+ rights and environmental stewardship. ... more

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