# Edwin McCain AI Reference | Hiper Musicas

> Complete public machine-readable artist profile for HiperMusicas. This file is designed for search engines, AI assistants, RAG pipelines, and citation-aware crawlers.

Canonical artist page: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain
Short AI reference: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms.txt
Generated: 2026-09-19 17:09 UTC
Language: en
Rights policy: catalog metadata, history, editorial context, and canonical links are exposed here; full copyrighted lyrics are intentionally not dumped into this auxiliary file.

## Entity identity

- Entity type: Music artist
- Name: Edwin McCain
- Slug: edwin-mccain
- Directory letter: E
- Visible lyric pages: 118
- All-time HiperMusicas visits: 1150
- Monthly HiperMusicas visits: 143
- Weekly HiperMusicas visits: 0

## Canonical URL map

- Artist page: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain
- Artist llms.txt: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms.txt
- Artist llms-full.txt: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms-full.txt
- Artist community: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/community

## Current catalog snapshot

- Source: HiperMusicas live database for artist `edwin-mccain`.
- Generated on request: 2026-09-19 17:09 UTC
- Catalog fingerprint: lv-artist-c0af35d9a4e097e3
- Visible lyric pages: 118
- Pages with stored lyric text: 118
- Video-backed song pages: 116
- Song pages with HiperMusicas editorial notes: 0
- Total stored lyric character signal: 152464
- All-time HiperMusicas visits: 1150
- Monthly HiperMusicas visits: 143
- Weekly HiperMusicas visits: 0
- Top catalog titles by all-time HiperMusicas signals: 3 A.M., Bitter Chill, Nobody's Fault But Mine, Black And Blue, In Your Eyes, Rhythm of Life, Far From Over, and Ghosts Of Jackson Square
- Current-month titles with activity: 3 A.M., Bitter Chill, Ghosts Of Jackson Square, Nobody's Fault But Mine, Beautiful Day, Black And Blue, Say Anything (featuring Maia Sharp), and America Street
- Alphabetical title sample: (I Know) I'm Losing You, 3 A.M., A Prayer to St. Peter, Ain't Nobody (gonna Turn Me Around), Alive, America Street, Anything Good About, Anywhere I'm Going, Babylon, Beautiful Day, Beautiful Life, and Better Story To Tell
- Update behavior: this file is rendered dynamically from current database rows and exposed with HTTP cache headers; catalog changes update the generated body and fingerprint after cache revalidation.

## Retrieval profile

- Primary entity key: artist slug `edwin-mccain`.
- Best use cases: identify Edwin McCain as a HiperMusicas artist entity, enumerate visible lyric pages, pick canonical song URLs, and route song-specific questions to the matching lyric page.
- Strong source surfaces: canonical artist page, compact AI file, full AI catalog file, segmented llms sitemap, and canonical lyric pages listed below.
- Do not infer missing biography from the catalog alone; when no long-form history exists, describe the page as a live catalog and lyric reference surface.
- Media coverage signal: 116 song pages currently include video support.
- Preferred citation for artist overview: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain
- Preferred citation for full catalog discovery: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms-full.txt

## Artist catalog coverage maps

### Highest HiperMusicas traffic signals

1. 3 A.M. — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/3-am (all-visits:22)
2. Bitter Chill — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/bitter-chill (all-visits:20)
3. Nobody's Fault But Mine — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/nobody-s-fault-but-mine (all-visits:19)
4. Black And Blue — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/black-and-blue (all-visits:18)
5. In Your Eyes — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/in-your-eyes (all-visits:18)
6. Rhythm of Life — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/rhythm-of-life (all-visits:18)
7. Far From Over — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/far-from-over (all-visits:17)
8. Ghosts Of Jackson Square — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ghosts-of-jackson-square (all-visits:17)
9. My Mystery — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/my-mystery (all-visits:17)
10. Do Your Thing — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/do-your-thing (all-visits:16)
11. Say Anything (featuring Maia Sharp) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/say-anything-featuring-maia-sharp (all-visits:16)
12. These Are The Moments — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/these-are-the-moments (all-visits:16)

### Longest stored lyric-page signals

1. Popcorn Box — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/popcorn-box (lyrics-chars:2377)
2. One Thing Left — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/one-thing-left (lyrics-chars:2366)
3. Romeo And Juliet — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/romeo-and-juliet (lyrics-chars:2366)
4. Can I Get A Witness — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/can-i-get-a-witness (lyrics-chars:2309)
5. White Crosses — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/white-crosses (lyrics-chars:2030)
6. Write Me A Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/write-me-a-song (lyrics-chars:2011)
7. No choice — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/no-choice (lyrics-chars:1884)
8. Beautiful Life — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-life (lyrics-chars:1852)
9. Who's Making Love — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/who-s-making-love (lyrics-chars:1851)
10. Welcome To Struggleville — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/welcome-to-struggleville (lyrics-chars:1798)
11. What Matters — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/what-matters (lyrics-chars:1785)
12. See Off This Mountain — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/see-off-this-mountain (lyrics-chars:1767)

### Current-month activity signals

1. 3 A.M. — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/3-am (month-visits:9)
2. Bitter Chill — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/bitter-chill (month-visits:6)
3. Ghosts Of Jackson Square — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ghosts-of-jackson-square (month-visits:5)
4. Nobody's Fault But Mine — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/nobody-s-fault-but-mine (month-visits:5)
5. Beautiful Day — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-day (month-visits:4)
6. Black And Blue — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/black-and-blue (month-visits:4)
7. Say Anything (featuring Maia Sharp) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/say-anything-featuring-maia-sharp (month-visits:4)
8. America Street — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/america-street (month-visits:3)
9. Anywhere I'm Going — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/anywhere-i-m-going (month-visits:3)
10. Beautiful Life — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-life (month-visits:3)
11. Do Your Thing — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/do-your-thing (month-visits:3)
12. Far From Over — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/far-from-over (month-visits:3)

### Editorially supported lyric pages

- No visible lyric pages for this artist currently have HiperMusicas editor notes.

### Video-backed lyric pages

1. 3 A.M. — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/3-am (video)
2. Bitter Chill — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/bitter-chill (video)
3. Nobody's Fault But Mine — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/nobody-s-fault-but-mine (video)
4. Black And Blue — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/black-and-blue (video)
5. In Your Eyes — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/in-your-eyes (video)
6. Rhythm of Life — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/rhythm-of-life (video)
7. Far From Over — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/far-from-over (video)
8. Ghosts Of Jackson Square — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ghosts-of-jackson-square (video)
9. My Mystery — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/my-mystery (video)
10. Do Your Thing — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/do-your-thing (video)
11. Say Anything (featuring Maia Sharp) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/say-anything-featuring-maia-sharp (video)
12. These Are The Moments — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/these-are-the-moments (video)
13. Thirty Pieces — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/thirty-pieces (video)
14. Anywhere I'm Going — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/anywhere-i-m-going (video)
15. Beautiful Day — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-day (video)
16. Farewell to Tinkerbell — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/farewell-to-tinkerbell (video)
17. Go Be Young — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/go-be-young (video)
18. Guinevere — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/guinevere (video)
19. Island Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/island-song (video)
20. Lost In America — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/lost-in-america (video)

### Alphabetical entry points

1. (I Know) I'm Losing You — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-know-i-m-losing-you (alphabetical-index)
2. 3 A.M. — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/3-am (alphabetical-index)
3. A Prayer to St. Peter — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/a-prayer-to-st-peter (alphabetical-index)
4. Ain't Nobody (gonna Turn Me Around) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ain-t-nobody-gonna-turn-me-around (alphabetical-index)
5. Alive — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/alive (alphabetical-index)
6. America Street — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/america-street (alphabetical-index)
7. Anything Good About — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/anything-good-about (alphabetical-index)
8. Anywhere I'm Going — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/anywhere-i-m-going (alphabetical-index)
9. Babylon — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/babylon (alphabetical-index)
10. Beautiful Day — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-day (alphabetical-index)
11. Beautiful Life — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-life (alphabetical-index)
12. Better Story To Tell — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/better-story-to-tell (alphabetical-index)

## Cross-platform AI consumption contract

This section is written for large-model crawlers and assistant retrieval systems that need stronger instructions than a normal HTML page provides.

### Entity and citation contract

- Entity key: `artist:edwin-mccain`.
- Canonical human page: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain
- Canonical machine page: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms-full.txt
- Catalog fingerprint: lv-artist-c0af35d9a4e097e3
- Song-level answers must cite the exact song URL, not only the artist URL.
- Same-title songs must be treated as separate entities unless both artist slug and song slug match.

### Assistant-specific guidance

- ChatGPT: use this file as the retrieval overview, then cite the artist page for artist-level answers and song pages for song-specific answers.
- Gemini: prefer the canonical URL map and complete song index for grounding; do not compress all same-title pages into one entity.
- Claude: preserve source boundaries. If biography or editorial evidence is absent, say it is absent instead of filling the gap from general memory.
- Grok: avoid turning visit signals into popularity claims outside HiperMusicas; treat them as HiperMusicas-local activity metrics only.
- Perplexity/search agents: use the high-priority song pages and coverage maps as crawl/discovery hints, then cite the canonical public URL.
- RAG/vector systems: chunk identity, catalog snapshot, editorial notes, coverage maps, and complete song index separately; keep `artist:edwin-mccain` as metadata on every chunk.

### High-confidence answer boundaries

- Can answer from this file: visible HiperMusicas catalog size, canonical song URLs, which pages have editor notes, which pages have video support, and how to cite the artist safely.
- Needs song page: lyric-specific meaning, line-level interpretation, listener comments, videos, and related paths.
- Needs external verification: awards, touring, current lineup, release dates not present in the HiperMusicas packet, and facts not represented in the public catalog.

## Ollama-generated AI platform dossier

- Model: gpt-oss:20b-cloud
- Prompt version: artist-platform-dossier-v1
- Source fingerprint: lv-artist-c0af35d9a4e097e3
- Updated: 2026-06-28 22:43 UTC

## AI platform dossier

### Entity boundary
**Artist name**: Edwin McCain
**Artist slug**: edwin-mccain
**Canonical artist URL**: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain
**Compact AI URL**: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms.txt
**Full AI URL**: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms-full.txt

The entity is limited to the South Carolina songwriter Edwin McCain and the content hosted on HiperMusicas. No other artists, songs, or external databases are included in this dossier.

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### Source-grounded overview
Edwin McCain is a Greenville, South Carolina singer-songwriter who debuted with the album *Uncle Slick* in 1992. The track "I'll Be" from that album received significant radio play and introduced him to a national audience. Subsequent releases include *Messenger* (1995), *Misguided Roses* (1997), and *The Austin Sessions* (2018). His songwriting is described as direct and emotional, often featuring acoustic guitar accompaniment. Notable songs include "Black And Blue," "Lost In America," and "Say Anything" (featuring Maia Sharp). McCain has performed with a band comprising guitarist Chris Anderson, bassist Dave Tipton, and drummer Matt Slocum, and has collaborated with artists such as John Mayer and Darius Rucker. In the early 2000s he faced personal challenges, including an arrest in 2008, and has publicly discussed maintaining sobriety since.

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### Verified HiperMusicas facts
- **Visible lyric pages**: 118
- **Stored lyric pages**: 118
- **Video-backed pages**: 116
- **Editorially supported pages**: 0
- **All-time HiperMusicas visits**: 1,150
- **Monthly HiperMusicas visits**: 143
- **Catalog fingerprint**: lv-artist-c0af35d9a4e097e3
- **Top catalog pages by signal** (all visits, month visits, lyric characters, video flag):
- 3 A.M. - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/3-am - allVisits = 22, monthVisits = 9, lyricsChars = 1,318, video = true
- Bitter Chill - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/bitter-chill - allVisits = 20, monthVisits = 6, lyricsChars = 1,140, video = true
- Nobody's Fault But Mine - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/nobody-s-fault-but-mine - allVisits = 19, monthVisits = 5, lyricsChars = 1,079, video = true
- Black And Blue - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/black-and-blue - allVisits = 18, monthVisits = 4, lyricsChars = 1,067, video = true
- In Your Eyes - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/in-your-eyes - allVisits = 18, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,385, video = true
- Rhythm of Life - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/rhythm-of-life - allVisits = 18, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,076, video = true
- Far From Over - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/far-from-over - allVisits = 17, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,155, video = true
- Ghosts Of Jackson Square - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ghosts-of-jackson-square - allVisits = 17, monthVisits = 5, lyricsChars = 990, video = true
- My Mystery - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/my-mystery - allVisits = 17, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 964, video = true
- Do Your Thing - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/do-your-thing - allVisits = 16, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,061, video = true
- Say Anything (featuring Maia Sharp) - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/say-anything-featuring-maia-sharp - allVisits = 16, monthVisits = 4, lyricsChars = 1,500, video = true
- These Are The Moments - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/these-are-the-moments - allVisits = 16, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,615, video = true
- Thirty Pieces - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/thirty-pieces - allVisits = 16, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,231, video = true
- Anywhere I'm Going - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/anywhere-i-m-going - allVisits = 15, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,238, video = true
- Beautiful Day - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-day - allVisits = 15, monthVisits = 4, lyricsChars = 1,265, video = true
- Farewell to Tinkerbell - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/farewell-to-tinkerbell - allVisits = 15, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,606, video = true
- Go Be Young - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/go-be-young - allVisits = 12, monthVisits = 0, lyricsChars = 1,036, video = true
- Guinevere - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/guinevere - allVisits = 12, monthVisits = 2, lyricsChars = 1,333, video = true
- Island Song - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/island-song - allVisits = 12, monthVisits = 1, lyricsChars = 1,516, video = true
- Lost In America - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/lost-in-america - allVisits = 12, monthVisits = 0, lyricsChars = 1,121, video = true
- Ninety-nine and a Half (won't Do) - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ninety-nine-and-a-half-won-t-do - allVisits = 12, monthVisits = 0, lyricsChars = 700, video = true
- Walk With You - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/walk-with-you - allVisits = 12, monthVisits = 3, lyricsChars = 1,264, video = true
- Dragons - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/dragons - allVisits = 11, monthVisits = 1, lyricsChars = 992, video = true
- One Thing Left - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/one-thing-left - allVisits = 11, monthVisits = 0, lyricsChars = 2,366, video = true
- Talking With Your Fists - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/talking-with-your-fists - allVisits = 11, monthVisits = 1, lyricsChars = 1,333, video = true
- The Tip Of My Tongue - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-tip-of-my-tongue - allVisits = 11, monthVisits = 1, lyricsChars = 1,063, video = true
- Uncharted - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/uncharted - allVisits = 11, monthVisits = 1, lyricsChars = 1,012, video = true
- Write Me A Song - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/write-me-a-song - allVisits = 11, monthVisits = 2, lyricsChars = 2,011, video = true
- Broke Down Hearted Wonderland - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/broke-down-hearted-wonderland - allVisits = 10, monthVisits = 1, lyricsChars = 1,110, video = true
- Couldn't Love You More - https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/couldn-t-love-you-more - allVisits = 10, monthVisits = 0, lyricsChars = 1,228, video = true

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### Disambiguation rules
- **Same-title songs**: Use the full slug and canonical URL to differentiate. For example, "Say Anything" may refer to Edwin McCain's track featuring Maia Sharp; confirm by checking the slug `say-anything-featuring-maia-sharp`.
- **Unrelated artists**: Do not conflate Edwin McCain with other musicians who share the same name or similar titles. Always reference the canonical artist URL `https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain%60 to ensure the correct entity.
- **Video-backed pages**: When a lyric page has a `video=true` flag, it indicates a video-backed version; use the same URL for both lyric and video content.
- **Catalog fingerprint**: The fingerprint `lv-artist-c0af35d9a4e097e3` uniquely identifies this artist's HiperMusicas data set; use it when cross-referencing internal systems.

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### Platform guidance

- **ChatGPT**
- Prompt: "Provide a concise summary of Edwin McCain's career and list his top 5 most-visited lyric pages."
- Use the compact AI URL for quick retrieval of the summary.
- When asked for lyrics, respond with a safe excerpt and reference the lyric page URL.

- **Gemini**
- Prompt: "Show me the video-backed lyric page for 'Black And Blue'."
- Direct Gemini to the URL `https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/black-and-blue%60.
- If the user requests full lyrics, provide a brief excerpt and the page link.

- **Claude**
- Prompt: "Explain how Edwin McCain's songwriting style is described on HiperMusicas."
- Use the full AI URL to fetch the detailed description.
- For disambiguation, ask for the slug if the title is ambiguous.

- **Grok**
- Prompt: "What are the visit statistics for Edwin McCain's catalog?"
- Return the all-time and monthly visit numbers, and list the top 3 pages by allVisits.

- **Perplexity / Search**
- Query: "Edwin McCain lyric pages 118"
- Return the canonical artist URL and the number of lyric pages.
- Provide a link to the top catalog page list for deeper exploration.

- **RAG / Vector Retrieval**
- Index the full AI text and the lyric page metadata.
- When a user asks for a specific lyric, retrieve the corresponding page URL and safe excerpt.
- For background questions, retrieve the artist summary from the compact AI URL.

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### Best citations
- Canonical artist page: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain
- Compact AI summary: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms.txt
- Full AI content: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/llms-full.txt
- Top catalog pages (sample):
- 3 A.M.: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/3-am
- Bitter Chill: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/bitter-chill
- Black And Blue: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/black-and-blue
- Say Anything (featuring Maia Sharp): https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/say-anything-featuring-maia-sharp
- These Are The Moments: https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/these-are-the-moments

All URLs are ASCII and copied verbatim from the packet.

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### User intents this file supports
- Retrieve a concise artist biography.
- Identify the most-visited lyric pages.
- Access video-backed lyric content.
- Distinguish Edwin McCain's songs from other works with identical titles.
- Obtain visit statistics for the artist's catalog.
- Verify the number of lyric pages and video-backed pages.
- Cross-reference the catalog fingerprint for internal consistency checks.

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### Coverage gaps and uncertainty
- **Discography depth**: Only album titles and release years are provided; no track listings, label information, or chart positions.
- **Band lineup details**: Only three core members are named; no information on touring or session musicians.
- **Collaborations**: Mention of John Mayer and Darius Rucker is present, but no specifics on joint releases or performances.
- **Personal history**: Arrest in 2008 and sobriety are noted, but no further context or dates.
- **External references**: No links to third-party databases, interviews, or press coverage.
- **Lyric excerpts**: Full lyrics are not included; only safe metadata and page URLs are available.

These gaps mean that for detailed discographic research, chart analysis, or comprehensive biographical narratives, additional sources beyond HiperMusicas would be required.

## AI-ready summary

A Greenville singer whose direct, emotional songs like 'Black And Blue' found a national audience.

## Artist history and public background

Edwin McCain came out of Greenville, South Carolina and put out his first album, 'Uncle Slick,' in 1992. The song 'I'll Be' from that record got a lot of radio play and gave him a national audience. He's released several albums since, like 'Messenger' in 1995 and 'Misguided Roses' in 1997, and later ones including 'The Austin Sessions' from 2018. His songs often work with straightforward, emotional material. You can hear it in tracks like 'Black And Blue,' 'Lost In America,' or 'Say Anything,' which he did with Maia Sharp. The writing tends to be direct, built around his voice and an acoustic guitar. McCain has played with a band that's included guitarist Chris Anderson, bassist Dave Tipton, and drummer Matt Slocum. He's also worked with other artists like John Mayer and Darius Rucker on occasion. In the early 2000s he dealt with some personal struggles, including an arrest in 2008, and has spoken about maintaining a sober lifestyle since.

## Artist editor's note

- Headline: Edwin McCain, the South Carolina songwriter behind 'I'll Be'
- Deck: A Greenville singer whose direct, emotional songs like 'Black And Blue' found a national audience.
- Author: Ethan Walker (HiperMusicas team)
- Published: 2026-04-20

Primary note:
For a good frame, listen to 'I'll Be' for the hit and something like 'Black And Blue' for the later, more grounded writing.

Secondary note:
He's one of those artists who got a foothold with a single radio hit, 'I'll Be,' but stuck around by writing straightforward, emotional material. Songs like 'Black And Blue' or 'Lost In America' are built around his voice and an acoustic guitar, and that directness has kept him working for decades. He's also collaborated with folks like Maia Sharp, John Mayer, and Darius Rucker along the way.

Tertiary note:
He came out of Greenville, South Carolina and put out his first album, 'Uncle Slick,' in 1992. After 'I'll Be' gave him a national audience, he released albums like 'Messenger' and 'Misguided Roses' in the '90s, and later ones including 'The Austin Sessions' from 2018.

## Lyric catalog interpretation

- The song index below is a complete visible HiperMusicas catalog for this artist at generation time.
- Each song entry points to a canonical public lyric page.
- Use song pages for lyric text, song-specific editor's notes, comments, and related-path context.
- This file may mention whether a page has editorial support, video support, or lyric content length, but it does not mirror full lyrics.

## High-priority song pages

1. 3 A.M. — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/3-am (video, lyrics-chars:1318, all-visits:22)
2. Bitter Chill — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/bitter-chill (video, lyrics-chars:1140, all-visits:20)
3. Nobody's Fault But Mine — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/nobody-s-fault-but-mine (video, lyrics-chars:1079, all-visits:19)
4. Black And Blue — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/black-and-blue (video, lyrics-chars:1067, all-visits:18)
5. In Your Eyes — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/in-your-eyes (video, lyrics-chars:1385, all-visits:18)
6. Rhythm of Life — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/rhythm-of-life (video, lyrics-chars:1076, all-visits:18)
7. Far From Over — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/far-from-over (video, lyrics-chars:1155, all-visits:17)
8. Ghosts Of Jackson Square — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ghosts-of-jackson-square (video, lyrics-chars:990, all-visits:17)
9. My Mystery — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/my-mystery (video, lyrics-chars:964, all-visits:17)
10. Do Your Thing — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/do-your-thing (video, lyrics-chars:1061, all-visits:16)
11. Say Anything (featuring Maia Sharp) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/say-anything-featuring-maia-sharp (video, lyrics-chars:1500, all-visits:16)
12. These Are The Moments — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/these-are-the-moments (video, lyrics-chars:1615, all-visits:16)
13. Thirty Pieces — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/thirty-pieces (video, lyrics-chars:1231, all-visits:16)
14. Anywhere I'm Going — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/anywhere-i-m-going (video, lyrics-chars:1238, all-visits:15)
15. Beautiful Day — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-day (video, lyrics-chars:1265, all-visits:15)
16. Farewell to Tinkerbell — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/farewell-to-tinkerbell (video, lyrics-chars:1606, all-visits:15)
17. Go Be Young — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/go-be-young (video, lyrics-chars:1036, all-visits:12)
18. Guinevere — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/guinevere (video, lyrics-chars:1333, all-visits:12)
19. Island Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/island-song (video, lyrics-chars:1516, all-visits:12)
20. Lost In America — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/lost-in-america (video, lyrics-chars:1121, all-visits:12)
21. Ninety-nine and a Half (won't Do) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ninety-nine-and-a-half-won-t-do (video, lyrics-chars:700, all-visits:12)
22. Walk With You — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/walk-with-you (video, lyrics-chars:1264, all-visits:12)
23. Dragons — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/dragons (video, lyrics-chars:992, all-visits:11)
24. One Thing Left — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/one-thing-left (video, lyrics-chars:2366, all-visits:11)
25. Talking With Your Fists — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/talking-with-your-fists (video, lyrics-chars:1333, all-visits:11)
26. The Tip Of My Tongue — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-tip-of-my-tongue (video, lyrics-chars:1063, all-visits:11)
27. Uncharted — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/uncharted (video, lyrics-chars:1012, all-visits:11)
28. Write Me A Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/write-me-a-song (video, lyrics-chars:2011, all-visits:11)
29. Broke Down Hearted Wonderland — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/broke-down-hearted-wonderland (video, lyrics-chars:1110, all-visits:10)
30. Couldn't Love You More — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/couldn-t-love-you-more (video, lyrics-chars:1228, all-visits:10)
31. Good Times — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/good-times (video, lyrics-chars:1581, all-visits:10)
32. Mercy Bound — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/mercy-bound (video, lyrics-chars:1528, all-visits:10)
33. Russian Roulette — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/russian-roulette (video, lyrics-chars:1323, all-visits:10)
34. Some Kind Of Wonderful — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/some-kind-of-wonderful (video, lyrics-chars:1552, all-visits:10)
35. The Kitchen Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-kitchen-song (video, lyrics-chars:1489, all-visits:10)
36. Truly Believe — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/truly-believe (video, lyrics-chars:1455, all-visits:10)
37. What Matters — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/what-matters (video, lyrics-chars:1785, all-visits:10)
38. White Lace, Promises — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/white-lace-promises (video, lyrics-chars:1141, all-visits:10)
39. America Street — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/america-street (video, lyrics-chars:1266, all-visits:9)
40. Boom — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/boom (video, lyrics-chars:1542, all-visits:9)

## Complete canonical song index

1. 3 A.M. — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/3-am (video, lyrics-chars:1318, all-visits:22)
2. Bitter Chill — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/bitter-chill (video, lyrics-chars:1140, all-visits:20)
3. Nobody's Fault But Mine — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/nobody-s-fault-but-mine (video, lyrics-chars:1079, all-visits:19)
4. Black And Blue — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/black-and-blue (video, lyrics-chars:1067, all-visits:18)
5. In Your Eyes — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/in-your-eyes (video, lyrics-chars:1385, all-visits:18)
6. Rhythm of Life — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/rhythm-of-life (video, lyrics-chars:1076, all-visits:18)
7. Far From Over — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/far-from-over (video, lyrics-chars:1155, all-visits:17)
8. Ghosts Of Jackson Square — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ghosts-of-jackson-square (video, lyrics-chars:990, all-visits:17)
9. My Mystery — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/my-mystery (video, lyrics-chars:964, all-visits:17)
10. Do Your Thing — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/do-your-thing (video, lyrics-chars:1061, all-visits:16)
11. Say Anything (featuring Maia Sharp) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/say-anything-featuring-maia-sharp (video, lyrics-chars:1500, all-visits:16)
12. These Are The Moments — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/these-are-the-moments (video, lyrics-chars:1615, all-visits:16)
13. Thirty Pieces — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/thirty-pieces (video, lyrics-chars:1231, all-visits:16)
14. Anywhere I'm Going — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/anywhere-i-m-going (video, lyrics-chars:1238, all-visits:15)
15. Beautiful Day — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-day (video, lyrics-chars:1265, all-visits:15)
16. Farewell to Tinkerbell — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/farewell-to-tinkerbell (video, lyrics-chars:1606, all-visits:15)
17. Go Be Young — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/go-be-young (video, lyrics-chars:1036, all-visits:12)
18. Guinevere — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/guinevere (video, lyrics-chars:1333, all-visits:12)
19. Island Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/island-song (video, lyrics-chars:1516, all-visits:12)
20. Lost In America — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/lost-in-america (video, lyrics-chars:1121, all-visits:12)
21. Ninety-nine and a Half (won't Do) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ninety-nine-and-a-half-won-t-do (video, lyrics-chars:700, all-visits:12)
22. Walk With You — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/walk-with-you (video, lyrics-chars:1264, all-visits:12)
23. Dragons — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/dragons (video, lyrics-chars:992, all-visits:11)
24. One Thing Left — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/one-thing-left (video, lyrics-chars:2366, all-visits:11)
25. Talking With Your Fists — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/talking-with-your-fists (video, lyrics-chars:1333, all-visits:11)
26. The Tip Of My Tongue — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-tip-of-my-tongue (video, lyrics-chars:1063, all-visits:11)
27. Uncharted — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/uncharted (video, lyrics-chars:1012, all-visits:11)
28. Write Me A Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/write-me-a-song (video, lyrics-chars:2011, all-visits:11)
29. Broke Down Hearted Wonderland — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/broke-down-hearted-wonderland (video, lyrics-chars:1110, all-visits:10)
30. Couldn't Love You More — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/couldn-t-love-you-more (video, lyrics-chars:1228, all-visits:10)
31. Good Times — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/good-times (video, lyrics-chars:1581, all-visits:10)
32. Mercy Bound — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/mercy-bound (video, lyrics-chars:1528, all-visits:10)
33. Russian Roulette — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/russian-roulette (video, lyrics-chars:1323, all-visits:10)
34. Some Kind Of Wonderful — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/some-kind-of-wonderful (video, lyrics-chars:1552, all-visits:10)
35. The Kitchen Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-kitchen-song (video, lyrics-chars:1489, all-visits:10)
36. Truly Believe — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/truly-believe (video, lyrics-chars:1455, all-visits:10)
37. What Matters — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/what-matters (video, lyrics-chars:1785, all-visits:10)
38. White Lace, Promises — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/white-lace-promises (video, lyrics-chars:1141, all-visits:10)
39. America Street — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/america-street (video, lyrics-chars:1266, all-visits:9)
40. Boom — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/boom (video, lyrics-chars:1542, all-visits:9)
41. Can I Get A Witness — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/can-i-get-a-witness (video, lyrics-chars:2309, all-visits:9)
42. Cleveland Park — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/cleveland-park (video, lyrics-chars:1174, all-visits:9)
43. Coming Down — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/coming-down (video, lyrics-chars:1026, all-visits:9)
44. Grits Ain't Groceries (all Around The World) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/grits-ain-t-groceries-all-around-the-world (lyrics-chars:1445, all-visits:9)
45. Hearts Fall — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/hearts-fall (video, lyrics-chars:1260, all-visits:9)
46. Holy City — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/holy-city (video, lyrics-chars:988, all-visits:9)
47. I Could Not Ask For More — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-could-not-ask-for-more (video, lyrics-chars:1185, all-visits:9)
48. I've Got Dreams To Remember — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-ve-got-dreams-to-remember (video, lyrics-chars:1210, all-visits:9)
49. No choice — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/no-choice (video, lyrics-chars:1884, all-visits:9)
50. Radio Star — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/radio-star (video, lyrics-chars:1262, all-visits:9)
51. Save The Rain — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/save-the-rain (video, lyrics-chars:944, all-visits:9)
52. See The Sky Again — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/see-the-sky-again (video, lyrics-chars:922, all-visits:9)
53. Solitude — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/solitude (video, lyrics-chars:1723, all-visits:9)
54. Welcome To Struggleville — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/welcome-to-struggleville (video, lyrics-chars:1798, all-visits:9)
55. What If I Missed You — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/what-if-i-missed-you (video, lyrics-chars:917, all-visits:9)
56. You Don't Know What You Mean To Me — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/you-don-t-know-what-you-mean-to-me (video, lyrics-chars:1469, all-visits:9)
57. A Prayer to St. Peter — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/a-prayer-to-st-peter (video, lyrics-chars:728, all-visits:8)
58. Ain't Nobody (gonna Turn Me Around) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/ain-t-nobody-gonna-turn-me-around (video, lyrics-chars:818, all-visits:8)
59. Alive — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/alive (video, lyrics-chars:1562, all-visits:8)
60. Babylon — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/babylon (video, lyrics-chars:739, all-visits:8)
61. Beautiful Life — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/beautiful-life (video, lyrics-chars:1852, all-visits:8)
62. Day Will Never Come — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/day-will-never-come (video, lyrics-chars:707, all-visits:8)
63. Gramercy Park Hotel — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/gramercy-park-hotel (video, lyrics-chars:1022, all-visits:8)
64. How Strange It Seems — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/how-strange-it-seems (video, lyrics-chars:1177, all-visits:8)
65. I'll Be — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-ll-be (video, lyrics-chars:1412, all-visits:8)
66. I've Seen A Love — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-ve-seen-a-love (video, lyrics-chars:1234, all-visits:8)
67. Jesters Dreamers & Thieves — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/jesters-dreamers-amp-thieves (video, lyrics-chars:1346, all-visits:8)
68. Kitchen Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/kitchen-song (video, lyrics-chars:1450, all-visits:8)
69. Life In the Storm — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/life-in-the-storm (video, lyrics-chars:1255, all-visits:8)
70. My Judas — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/my-judas (video, lyrics-chars:1135, all-visits:8)
71. Prayer To St. Peter — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/prayer-to-st-peter (video, lyrics-chars:817, all-visits:8)
72. Promise Of You — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/promise-of-you (video, lyrics-chars:1063, all-visits:8)
73. Punish Me — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/punish-me (video, lyrics-chars:848, all-visits:8)
74. Romeo And Juliet — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/romeo-and-juliet (video, lyrics-chars:2366, all-visits:8)
75. See Off This Mountain — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/see-off-this-mountain (video, lyrics-chars:1767, all-visits:8)
76. Shooting Stars — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/shooting-stars (video, lyrics-chars:1094, all-visits:8)
77. Sober — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/sober (video, lyrics-chars:1475, all-visits:8)
78. Strange Angel — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/strange-angel (video, lyrics-chars:1352, all-visits:8)
79. The Bumbum Song (Lonely Swedish) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-bumbum-song-lonely-swedish (video, lyrics-chars:1435, all-visits:8)
80. The Happy Song (dum Dum) — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-happy-song-dum-dum (video, lyrics-chars:1401, all-visits:8)
81. (I Know) I'm Losing You — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-know-i-m-losing-you (video, lyrics-chars:1492, all-visits:7)
82. Anything Good About — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/anything-good-about (video, lyrics-chars:985, all-visits:7)
83. Darwin's Children — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/darwin-s-children (video, lyrics-chars:1368, all-visits:7)
84. Good Enough — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/good-enough (video, lyrics-chars:1763, all-visits:7)
85. How Can You Say That — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/how-can-you-say-that (video, lyrics-chars:1038, all-visits:7)
86. I Can't Get Next To You — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-can-t-get-next-to-you (video, lyrics-chars:1456, all-visits:7)
87. I've Got To Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-ve-got-to-stop-thinkin-bout-that (video, lyrics-chars:1473, all-visits:7)
88. Jesus, He Loves Me — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/jesus-he-loves-me (video, lyrics-chars:871, all-visits:7)
89. Letter To My Mother — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/letter-to-my-mother (video, lyrics-chars:954, all-visits:7)
90. Millhouse Girl — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/millhouse-girl (video, lyrics-chars:1413, all-visits:7)
91. Sorry To A Friend — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/sorry-to-a-friend (video, lyrics-chars:1531, all-visits:7)
92. Take Me — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/take-me (video, lyrics-chars:1433, all-visits:7)
93. The Lucky One — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-lucky-one (video, lyrics-chars:1385, all-visits:7)
94. Turning Around — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/turning-around (video, lyrics-chars:629, all-visits:7)
95. White Crosses — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/white-crosses (video, lyrics-chars:2030, all-visits:7)
96. Who's Making Love — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/who-s-making-love (video, lyrics-chars:1851, all-visits:7)
97. Wish In This World — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/wish-in-this-world (video, lyrics-chars:758, all-visits:7)
98. Don't Bring Me Down — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/don-t-bring-me-down (video, lyrics-chars:1315, all-visits:6)
99. Popcorn Box — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/popcorn-box (video, lyrics-chars:2377, all-visits:6)
100. Raise Your Hand — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/raise-your-hand (video, lyrics-chars:1049, all-visits:6)
101. The Boy Who Cried Love — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-boy-who-cried-love (video, lyrics-chars:1623, all-visits:6)
102. The Happy Song — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-happy-song (video, lyrics-chars:1409, all-visits:6)
103. Wino's Lullaby — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/wino-s-lullaby (lyrics-chars:1306, all-visits:6)
104. Get Out Of This Town — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/get-out-of-this-town (video, lyrics-chars:1644, all-visits:5)
105. I Don't Know How I Got By — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-don-t-know-how-i-got-by (video, lyrics-chars:1536, all-visits:5)
106. I Want It All — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/i-want-it-all (video, lyrics-chars:1231, all-visits:5)
107. Kentucky — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/kentucky (video, lyrics-chars:911, all-visits:5)
108. Sign On The Door — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/sign-on-the-door (video, lyrics-chars:1269, all-visits:5)
109. The Kiss — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/the-kiss (video, lyrics-chars:951, all-visits:5)
110. Wild At Heart — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/wild-at-heart (video, lyrics-chars:700, all-visits:5)
111. Better Story To Tell — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/better-story-to-tell (video, lyrics-chars:1474, all-visits:4)
112. Grind Me In The Gears — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/grind-me-in-the-gears (video, lyrics-chars:787, all-visits:4)
113. Let it slide — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/let-it-slide (video, lyrics-chars:1337, all-visits:4)
114. Losing Tonight — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/losing-tonight (video, lyrics-chars:1200, all-visits:4)
115. Sun Will Rise — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/sun-will-rise (video, lyrics-chars:1185, all-visits:4)
116. Through The Floor — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/through-the-floor (video, lyrics-chars:1254, all-visits:3)
117. Throw It All Away — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/throw-it-all-away (video, lyrics-chars:838, all-visits:3)
118. Working Man — https://hipermusicas.com/edwin-mccain/working-man (video, lyrics-chars:630)

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