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Common Folk
976
Singer/Songwriter
Common Folk was released on February 13, 2026 by Burly Bellow Music as a part of the album What A Time To Be Alive
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Release DateFebruary 13, 2026
LabelBurly Bellow Music
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM115

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow
Performer
Brian Elmquist
Brian Elmquist
Acoustic Guitar
Zach Williams
Zach Williams
Lead Vocals
Kanene Donehey Pipkin
Kanene Donehey Pipkin
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Brian Elmquist
Brian Elmquist
Songwriter
Zach Williams
Zach Williams
Songwriter
Trent Dabbs
Trent Dabbs
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Brian Elmquist
Brian Elmquist
Producer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
[Verse 1]
Long story short, I met a hero yesterday
Yeah, he was cutting grass over someone else's grave
Newport in his left hand, firm shake on his right
It just takes a lifetime to get here, but it can happen overnight
[Verse 2]
He was looking over someone
Who was looking over him
There was thunder in the distance
A storm came rolling in, he said
[Chorus]
Friend, I'm not above you, sure as hell I'm not below
I'm somewhere in the middle, with all the common folk
I got friends in both places, some I love the most
I'm somewhere in the middle, with all the common folk
Common folk
Common folk
[Verse 3]
Long story short, underneath cheap halogen lights
Night shift nurses drinking coffee after saving someone's life
He was screaming down the hallway, she was leaning on the wall
Heard her singing out a prayer, "Lord, I surrender all"
[Verse 4]
She was looking up for someone
Who was looking down on her
There was thunder in the distance
And she sang to him these words
[Chorus]
Friend, I'm not above you, sure as hell I'm not below
I'm somewhere in the middle, with all the common folk
I got friends in both places, some I miss the most
I'm somewhere in the middle, with all the common folk
Common folk
Common folk
Common folk
Common folk
[Verse 5]
Long story short, Dad had nothing left to hide
Spent his whole life serving something that kept him all locked up inside
They thanked him for his service when the army sent him back
He was fighting for his country, they were using him for scraps
[Verse 6]
I asked them for the reasons
Why they sent him off at all
Said, "Go be with your family
Good to see you standing tall"
[Chorus]
Friend, I'm not above you, and I'm not below
I'm somewhere in the middle, with all the common folk
I got friends in both places, some I miss the most
I'll be here in the middle, with all the common folk
Friend, I'm not above you, sure as hell I'm not below
I'm somewhere in the middle, with all the common folk
I got friends in both places, some I love the most
I'll be here in the middle, with all the common folk
Common folk
Common folk
Common folk
Common folk
Written by: Brian Elmquist, Trent Dabbs, Zach Williams
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