Greg Laswell – Do What I Can

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  Memory:It is a shame Greg's music has been relegated to the TV soundtrack sub-genera as his first record shows he has the potential to be so much more. Do What I Can hits home hard and often ends up on repeat because of the way it makes me feel.
  
  I don't see anything mysterious here: The "lady" is his mom and "Jim" is his dad. The first verse comforts her and the second comforts him. The bridge puts them all in the same boat.
  
  I adore this song and any other budding adult male who has come to terms with his parents and his own screwed up past feels the same way I am sure. I met Greg when he played in Austin last year - very humble man.

  Flag P to the Gon June 12, 2010   Link

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  General Comment:greg said he wrote this song to his parents to let them know that he was doing okay.

  Flag annieannon July 13, 2009   Link

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  General Comment:Although the song seems to be about "Dad" (Jim?), it reminds me of one of my dear friends. We've had more than our share of fights, but it turns out for the better. And I would do most anything for him. Ironically, his given name is James, of which Jim is a nickname.
  
  I can't say how many times I have told him (though not followed through) that I wasn't going to just take whatever lying down...that "I say what's on my mind."
  
  Anyhow. Besides, this great song needed a comment.

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