We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

The Mockingbird

from No Guarantee by Mark Bishop Evans

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    CD album

    Includes unlimited streaming of No Guarantee via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 4 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $14 USD or more 

     

lyrics

The Mockingbird – by Mark Bishop Evans 20220410

As twilight slips to night and the moon is on the rise
Beneath the fading light the Whip-Poor-Will arrives
He settles to the ground there to sing his song
A soft and lovely sound for love to sing along

While high up in the trees the Mockingbird appears
And softly on the breeze he mimics what he hears
And to the creatures of the night the songs both sound the same
And so the Whip-Poor-Will takes flight and the Mockingbirds to blame

And the Whip-Poor-Will is calling in the night and hopes true love will hear
And the Mockingbirds answer is unkind to makes him think his love is near

The road is often long. The toll is always high.
But those who have a song will always find the sky
And though they fly alone and leave the night behind
Their hearts remain their own and love is theirs find

And the Whip-Poor-Will is calling in the night and hopes true love will hear
And the Mockingbirds answer is unkind to make him think his love is near
So, it seems they play the story of our lives and our endless hope for love
While the Mockingbirds are singing in the night not a friend to anyone.
While the Mockingbirds are singing in the night not a friend to anyone.
And the Mockingbird is laughing in the dawn never caring what he’s done.

credits

from No Guarantee, released October 15, 2022
Words & Music by Mark Bishop Evans. Vocals & Acoustic Guitar: Mark Bishop Evans. All additional instrumentation: Bob McCarroll. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Bob McCarroll at OneStop.Studio 2022.

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Mark Bishop Evans image

Mark Bishop Evans Phoenix, Arizona

Mark grew up in California where his major musical influences were Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and pretty much any folk, folk rock or beach music. He has a way with words and melodies, bringing them together in pleasant and poignant combinations. His music is an intriguing blend of Folk, folk rock and ballads, lyrically rich in emotional content and melodically comfortable. ... more

contact / help

Contact Mark Bishop Evans

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this track or account

If you like Mark Bishop Evans, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featuring interviews with LA music scene pillar Kamasi Washington, and new London-based duo Mrcy.

listen now