This is a big favorite for most people that come across this record. It's also a favorite for us. It's a song that really encapsulates the sound that is Black Diamond Bay. I knew when we were tracking it that a lot of the arrangements would not be possible to have live, but that didn't stop us from letting the song have what it needed. Lush string arrangements and lots of instrumentation.
This is definitely one of the most epic songs and a huge accomplishment for us.
lyrics
Clowns have come to save my life
Without luck, without triumph
Don't need counseling and all the pills don't work
I need love to set me free
Can I ever make a difference when
I pass my pain on to the ones I love
I've lived loss but nothing real
All the people that dictated my worth
they're all worthless freeloading no-talents who live life without a cause
without us they would burn
Can I ever take a crutchless walk
when I've been pushed against a see-through wall
Without luck we will burn
I see scum that has status glorify it make god of it
kind of person I believe in doesn't need me doesn't see I live strong for something real
Nothing is lost
Nothing is lost
Loves opened up my eyes,
took away the fear
but they lived so far away
it's never gonna stop
it's never gonna stop
haunting me
Love is our blue mace
credits
from Calm Awaits,
released April 2, 2009
Written and Produced by Patrick Krief, Mixed by David Schiffman
Guitars, Bass, Piano, keys and Vocals: Patrick Krief
Drums: George Donoso III
Keys: Roberto Piccioni
Guests:
Cellos: JP Saint Cyr and Justin Wright
Violin: Katie Stevens
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