1. |
Trading In
03:29
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I guess there's only one side of the tracks
When your whole life's been a train wreck
The grass is always greener on the other side
You only get one life
If nothing is absolute
Then there's absolutely nothing
I was born in a coastal city
but I was raised in the country
I know where I've come from
This is where I'm going
I can't bear my own cross
The weight of my own sin
I've traded in my chains for wings
This is where I'm going
If life is such a waste of time
Then we should all just live to die
It's a lie
It's alright. I'm alright
I learned a lot about myself tonight
I know where I've come from
This is where I'm going
I can't bear my own cross
The weight of my own sin
I've traded in my chains for wings
This is where I'm going
Goodbye
Strap on your wings and fly away
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2. |
Drown
04:17
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I saw the summer slip away last night
It faded with the rolling clouds
As the clouds faded they took the sun
The sun is gone for now
This is the edge of the earth
As far as I'm concerned
How come you're always there
With your hand in the water
Reaching in to pull me out
My hands are always clenched
I hold guilt in both of my fists
Tell me, why won't you let me drown
I'm always the one with the rope around my ankle
The other end is in my hand
I pull myself east until I get to the beach
And drag myself through the sand
I'll climb the highest cliff
Find the heaviest brick
Tie the brick to the rope in my hand
And let gravity do the rest
How come you're always there
With your hand in the water
Reaching in to pull me out
My hands are always clenched
I hold guilt in both of my fists
Tell me, why won't you let me drown
You're the steady hand
I'm the one who's unstable
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3. |
On The Way
05:02
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Wait until I'm ready
Hold your hands
Hold steady
Cause I'm on the way
Take a deep breath
Twist your lips
Hold your hands
Never forget
That I'm on the way
When I arrive
I'll be baring
Poem and promise
You'll be wearing
A white dress
They'll be staring
I'm on the way
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4. |
Wedding Song
04:31
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I need a champion cause I just can't sing
I've thrown away what's broken
I've thrown away my dreams
When I fall down I can't get back up
I need your strength
I need your love
Bathing suits like wedding suits
Tuxedos feel like parachutes
When parasites are ripping out your lungs
I've fought many wars inside my head
I've drawn guns and blood
And I've left myself dead
How can I handle someone else's army
What seemed like an easy swim
Was really an ocean
And when I thought that I could swim
I merely floated
Thinking maybe I could stay on top
Just like a skipping stone
But even the best of skipping rocks
End up on the ocean floor
It's hard to breathe these broken breaths
I speak in broken sentences
You always said I'd be the best
Well I bet you're disappointed
Now is time for battle once again
So pick up your armor
I'll pick up my armor
Maybe this time I will win
Draw the line
Draw the line
Say "break a leg" and kiss me goodbye
I'll try not to sink
I'll try not to sink
I'll hold my breath and try not hard not to think
About the past
And how easy I thought things would be
It's hard to breathe these broken breaths
I speak in broken sentences
You always said I'd be the best
Well I bet you're disappointed
I'm sorry that you had to be disappointed
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5. |
Sleep
04:05
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You were hovering like a ghost
Only you can make the most
Of the space that I can't reach
The air that's in between heroes and dreams
They say all men are kings
Kings of what they believe
So I'll just say amen
And close my eyes and sleep
All I need to know I learned
Learned from my dreams
Sleep and listen patiently
Well you leaned close
And then you spoke
How can I stand in your face
When I've made such a disgrace
Of what you've done
They say all men are kings
Kings of what they believe
So I'll just say amen
And close my eyes and sleep
All I need to know I learned
Learned from my dreams
Sleep and listen patiently
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Ben Walker Radio Columbia, South Carolina
Ben Walker Radio started in 2002 as the full band version of songwriter Ben Walker's solo music. Rooted in Columbia's emo/indie scene, BWR was a popular opening act for bands like Burns Out Bright, The Mountain Goats, Twothirtyeight, & Colour Revolt. BWR started as an acoustic indie rock band. When long-time collaborator Aaron Luther joined the band, BWR adopted a louder more electric sound. ... more
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