This was written for @melodic's "Lookout" skirmish. I liked the idea of being on the lookout as meaning both vigilance/aware of danger and actively seeking something.

This is another go at taking existing lyrics and rewriting them. I want to azlyrics.com and found a black keys song I'd never heard of. I couldn't even tell you the name of the song. But based on how the leaks are structured, I could tell it was blues inspired. There was lots of repetition and rhyme.

This one take was recorded at a cozy open mic in town. It's interesting to hear all the background, noises and conversations while I'm playing.

Also forgive any mistakes or stumbling words. I'm literally writing the song as I'm performing it.

#acousticonetake #bluesy #guywithguitar

Be on the Lookout

Momma said, “Son, you best be on the lookout. If they get too close, you can’t get the hooks out.” Yes, I’m on the lookout for girls with their hooks out ‘Cause Momma said, “Son, you best be on the lookout”

She was standing on the corner of a downtown street With ruby lips and a cigarette between her teeth On the corner of the street I got caught in her teeth She walked up to me on the corner of the street

I wanted her hand but she took all my money She robbed my senses down to my last penny She took all my money, left not a penny I wanted her hand but she took all my money

I still find her hooks tight under my skin When I think of her touch I feel the familiar sting She hooked me in with that beautiful sting I still find her hooks under my skin