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✵𝘾𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣

2 days ago by @max

Liner Notes

#banjo #fire #smoke #wood In the Netherlands, we live together in a small country. I really enjoy lighting my wood-burning stove, but there are rules in Amsterdam. In some cities, it is even prohibited. We have a national app that indicates whether the air quality and weather conditions are optimal for wood burning, so that it doesn't bother anyone. Unfortunately, it has been foggy and damp lately 🙁

Podsafe audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/code-green

Amsterdam is one of the areas where many people complain.

Lyrics

Code green When the air is clear and the wind’s between Code green

No one closing windows tight Just a calm and peaceful night Code green

I light the fire the night begins The wood is dry the cold creeps in I love that glow that crackling sound but I know the smoke hangs low around

Code green When the air is clear and the wind’s between Code green

No one closing windows tight Just a calm and peaceful night Code green

It’s not about the flame alone the coziness that warms my home But in this town the air can stay and what I burn might drift their way

Code green When the air is clear and the wind’s between Code green

No one closing windows tight Just a calm and peaceful night Code green

I know the resistance has grown so I check the sky I check my phone The stars are bright the breeze is right so I can strike that match tonight

Code green Code green Code green Code green

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Comments

@sonicdeatheagle 21h

As one who lives out in the country and relies in part on a wood stove for heat I feel you! There's something about a fire. This has a lovely wistful nostalgic hopefulness. Looking for code green in a lot of places.

@songbird63 2d

Great song Max. Relaxed and a bit sad as well. These Dutch rules. The banjo fits perfectly with the theme. Btw: at the Waddenshore we can still burn wood like crazy. Next time you come here we’ll do that.

@max 2d

Lekker fikkie stoken. Yes please, looking forward.

@songbird63 1d

👍🏼🔥🔥

@the3queens 2d

I love the lyrics..love a nice fireplace, wish I had one. Lately in our state, particularly in summer, we have a no "outside fires" ( burning rubbish or campfires) due to drought and the possibility of massive fires. Two summers ago, Canada had massive fires that reached our air in Delaware, south of NY. It was so foggy and air quality so bad they recommended staying indoors. I like this played on the banjo. It was a very nice balance of homey, not too sad but with the vocal line somewhat serious, which is unusual for banjo songs.