friend, we've traveled on a rugged road,
and one day we will sail an unknown sea.
i know at times i choke when choosing at the fork,
but still you choose to fight my fears and set me free.
a million times o' we've made it through -
with scars and stripes both, to decorate our skin.
i'm a pillar of fire when i'm with you,
and chariots - they can chase us 'till the end.
friend, we've seen things crumble and fall.
you and i have breathed in deep a heavy smoke,
and when time decides to put our lungs on leave -
we'll still be fixed - like a needle to the north.
friend, you've seen all my vice,
and still you say that i am worth the cost.
though i walk through valleys filled with shaded light,
when i'm with you i know that i am never lost.
sometimes the map ain't in my sight,
and i worry if the treasure's even true.
but i'll have you know that you are my light,
and my dear old friend, i'd lay my life down for you.
credits
from BETWEEN LINES,
released February 28, 2012
Music and lyrics by Walter Cabal. Additional composition and arrangement by Matthew Mendoza (mattmendozamusic.com) at The Woodshed.
Performed by Walter Cabal (Vocal, Electric/Acoustic Guitar, Percussion)
Matt Mendoza (Background Vocal, Keyboards/Sequencing, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Bass, Drums, Drum Programming), and
Jason Allen (EWI on ‘Anne’ and Saxophone on ‘Static Sound’).
Produced and Recorded by Matt Mendoza at Crest Community Church in Riverside, CA Mixed and Mastered by Matt Mendoza (mattmendozamusic.com)
Artwork & Photography by elizabethgin.com
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