Padraig Jack – Streetbed Ridden
Is it too real for ya?
Hailing from the Aran Islands, singer/songwriter Padraig Jack (top) has penned a heartfelt slice-of-life about the scourge of homelessness in Ireland.
Padraig says:
“While imagining the mental anguish that must be felt by someone living on the street, this song also ponders how easy it can be to fall through the cracks from a comfortable middle-class life into homelessness.
The section at the end of the song asks that we interrupt our non-stop lives and remember the inherent kindness in our being and re-think our willingness to support those at the bottom of the ladder.”
Hear, hear.
The song can be found on Padraig’s forthcoming album Making Sand, due April 24.
Padraig plays The Cobblestone, Smithfield, Dublin 7, on May 14.
Nick says: Home truths.
Great sentiment.
It’s a reminder to all to appreciate what we have,to realaise
what’s really important to our happiness and to know the difference between the needs and the wants.
We are transient.
We should try to lead the good ,life with kindness
and when we leave,we will go in peace and with a happy heart.