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The best days
04:20
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The best days were the days of struggle
Up to our necks in trouble
Never were we more fully alive
The victory was won so sweetly
When we gave ourselves completely
Nothing could have weakened our resolve
If yesterday you could have seen
Where you'd be tomorrow
Would you even start the journey?
The road will lead you places
You would never choose to go
Seemingly it takes you
Far from your quarry
To a cache of treasure,
You may not recognise
In that moment your faith is being tested
To see if it will bridge the chasms floor
For every soldier proven in the fire
A crown of glory
Surely does await
Ch.
When I look back in wonder
At where the road has brought me
Regret is not the lover
Who shall be my muse
For in the heart of darkness
The recess of your shadow
Disappointment will be blinded by the light
Destiny will not forsake me
Calamity not overtake me
For every soldier fallen in the battle
Deserted disbelieving
To them our duty
Is to carry on
Carry on
Ch.
We went all the way
All the way from sorrow
All for a bright tomorrow
All the way
And in the witness cloud
They testify of virtue
Of the souls who shine
In the shadow of the valley
And the sequel will be wonderful
Not hurtful not shameful
For they seek not their own but the glory of others
To carry the weight of sisters and brothers
To forgive but not condone
Anonymous unknown
And my brother says:
Who will bear this burden?
And I say what burden?
I am my brothers keeper
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Satellites
03:41
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Satellite
Sad sad satellite
Spinning wheel
Window of the night
I went away
Went went went away
Just to see to see
What you would say
Invisible the chains of orbit
I will be your burning satellite
All the children
Waiting to be born
Still in the mire
Waiting to be formed
The streets are full
They're full of hungry hearts
Waiting for their moment
To be a star
Invisible the chains of orbit
I will be your burning satellite
I think of you
And all those gone before
For precious life precious love
Precious thought
In the wide eyed wonder
Of it all
For you my children now
As you go forth
Invisible the chains of orbit
I will be your burning satellite
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Blood sweat and tears
04:09
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Away
I won't run away
Your love will bind me
For a million years
How did you find me
River of tears
Away...
We'll build an empire
Pillars of stone
No more in exile
I'm coming home
I give my blood sweat and tears
Lightning and thunder
Tear at the wall
Not torn asunder
The mighty stand tall
Away...
Well I remember
Things that you said
You'll not deny me
My daily bread
I give...
Will anybody listen to me?
Will anybody hear me cry?
Lightning and thunder...
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4. |
Mermaids
05:09
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There's mermaids in the ocean
Down in the sea
The siren song of lovers
Wrapped in the weed
I hear her voice calling
Calling me near
The broken hearted sailors
Drown in her tears
Drown in her tears
Tie me to the deck
Lash me to the mast
For in my weaker moments
I could be found
Diving in that ocean
For the pleasure of the sound
The ship's run aground
Plummeting down
The pirates and the rich men
The beggars and the vain
Like Beowulf all lured
Sleep 'neath the waves
For she is no hag
But a beauty who can resist
The fruit of her womb
Is the child of the abyss
Oh the abyss
Mermaid of my bliss
She seeks not a lover
She seeks not a friend
She's looking for her master
Not weak mortal men
For all the wretched sailors
Never to return
Scattered to the four winds
The albatross' curse
Chapter and verse
No time to rehearse
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5. |
Satellites (single edit)
03:17
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Yellingbo Melbourne, Australia
Yellingbo is a
singer, songwriter and guitarist from Monbulk in the hills east of Melbourne Australia. He has three
ep's to his credit: "Invisible the chains of orbit" and "Crystal eyes" and now "Ghost Land pt. 1". Featuring chilled grooves, stunning guitar peices, singing and spoken word, these original songs stand up for their quality and execution.
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Yellingbo recommends:
The Rambling Roots EP
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Saw them playing at an open mic and they have a great vibe and energy.
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