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When my mind is in the gutter, or my heart’s in outer space,
there’s somewhere I return to. Yes, I’m sure you know the place.
So sacred, it knows everything: if it’s worth knowing at all,
it is written. Who cares if it’s true or false?

And if I thought my trials were notable, and I wouldn’t be the first,
though they frown on self-reportage and original research,
I’d break the code. I’d let them know. I’d put my stories down.
And you’d know me as Wikipedia Brown.

From every soaring romance down to every futile crush:
if it taught me well, or brought me hell, I’d let you know as much.
Tricia Keane, Amina Bean, your articles are stubs;
but that don’t mean you’re not being thought of.

The Wikipedia of my love life—
It might not be suitable for young eyes.
While I’m sure a simple journal would have sufficed,
this way, I can scrub the details, I can always rewrite,
plus everything’s linked, just like in real life.

Well, now and then I’ll stumble on something I didn’t know,
like, how Weird Al lost his parents (found poisoned in their home).
But mostly I just read about the things I’ve read before;
figure I’d rather know better than know more.

And if I ever had to prove my love, we could simply look it up.
Your entry there, under current affairs: “Sarah Rice (Pudding Cup)”.
And content may change rapidly, as with all recent events,
but if you check back, you can find out how it went.

But as for my biography, I hope history will be kind.
‘Cause if I leave tomorrow, Claire, I won’t leave much behind.
Besides the scores of uncut songs, I'll not judge what they’re worth,
there’s no doubt that our love was my life’s work.

The Wikipedia of my love life—
Well, it may never see a ray of sunlight;
but if your name comes up, don’t act so surprised.
We’re bound to record, and we’re doomed to reflect;
what else do you do with all you can’t forget?

From every soaring romance down to every futile crush:
if it mocked my grace, or rocked my face, I’d credit it as such.
Julie hon, oh, Amy Gun, your articles are stubs,
but that don’t mean you’re not being thought of.

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from Holy Rock & Roll, released April 9, 2011

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Amina Shareef Ali Oakland, California

Based in Oakland, California, Amina Shareef Ali performs songs of love and struggle, of pain and wonder, of loss and redemption. Lyrics by turns poignant and sardonic are set against a backdrop of American music both traditional and modern, from folk to punk to country to jazz to rock and roll. ... more

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