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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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from Songs We Lost In The Flood, released January 7, 2022

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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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