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Dogwoods

by Philip Bowen

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Following up his debut album, appearances on America's Got Talent (Finalist), touring and several sold out shows with Josiah & the Bonnevilles, Philip's latest song is a story that ties in his Appalachian roots and the legend of the Dogwood tree. "Babe, I love you like the Dogwoods love the Spring" is the hook, and through artful storytelling, soulful fiddle playing, and beautifully crafted lyrics, "Dogwoods" follows a couple who've found love amongst their differences and the tides of life.

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Some days we’re colder than a blackberry winter
Some nights we’re hotter than Judgement Day
Most of the time we live on the right side of the middle.
Not the best but not the worst and that’s OK

And on the days and nights when our hearts need reminded
Of forever and the promises we’ve made
We take a walk under the pink and ivory blossoms
We’ll stop and we’ll smile and then she’ll say

How the flowers reminded her of Jesus
She’s heard the story every Easter
About the crosses on their necks and little crowns on their heads
She said, I love you like the dogwoods love the spring
Babe I love you like the dogwoods love the spring

There ain’t nothin like old time to heal your sorrow
And there’s nothin like the clock to bring back pain
Who we were and who we are and all that’s changing
Is there nothing that can ever stay the same ?
Like the flowers that remind us of Jesus …

*Bridge*
Who can say why the heart bends like a willow?
Who can say when the soul turns upside down?
We both say that we won’t break, but even if we do.
It’s a promise like an anchor to the ground.

Just like the flowers that remind us of Jesus
We tell the story every Easter
About the crosses on their necks and little crowns on their heads
She said, I love you like the dogwoods love the spring
Babe I love you like the dogwoods love the spring

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released January 26, 2024

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Philip Bowen Detroit, Michigan

Philip Bowen is a singer-songwriter and composer who grew up in beautiful West Virginia and writes tunes that lift the spirit and hug the soul. His songwriting is heavily influenced by his Appalachian roots. He's an award winning multi-instrumentalist (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, keys). His live shows have been seen by over 7 MILLION viewers. He is the reigning TikTok Gamers Got Talent Champ. ... more

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