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The Messenger (acoustic version)

by I Was Awake

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Acoustic version of our song "The Messenger."

This track was part of an album to support HAWC (Healing Abuse, Working for Change), a non profit organization based in Salem, MA which offers resources and support services to victims of domestic violence. The compilation consists of 12 stripped down songs by various Massachusetts musicians. All profits from this track and for the whole comp are donated to HAWC. Full comp is available at rockforhawc.bandcamp.com .

lyrics

Just one last moment now, can it tell
You all achievement and all expired expectations?
Soon to be buried underground, so safe and sound
How’d it become with no farewell, and no forewarning?

Why did you go, without a word or leaving?
We’ll miss you though…did you know?

All your past races around, worn out ground.
You can’t be done, can’t overcome the pain of knowing.
We’re calling out, don’t even say it
The messenger, his voice so tender speaking splinters.

It’s over so we have no words, just grieving.
Where can we go, escape that scathing?

Always I know how, where or when, this all ends now.
And your sleep sounds, echoes drowned out.
With words you said and the mark you have left
Will not fade away.

To think of their absent faces resonating
From up above the clouds are sinking, with ground breaking.
Calling out to us when needed most, more light awaking
That this has just been all the most entertaining.

Come back, just come down.
Won’t you please take me with you, too soon?

Always I know how, where or when, this all ends now.
And your sleep sounds, echoes drowned out.
With words you said and the mark you have left
Will not fade away.

We're lost now...

credits

released December 8, 2018
Chris Harvey - lead vocals, guitar, keys
Dan Goodhue - guitar
Kyle Paradis - bass
Sean Cahalin - percussion, vocals

Written by I Was Awake, Justin Demko, and Chris Bouchard.
Performed by I Was Awake.
Recorded by Chris Harvey & Sean Cahalin, Mixed by Sean Cahalin.
Cover art by Jeremiah John Louf of Known Creative Salem, MA.

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I Was Awake is a progressive rock band from North of Boston. A diverse blend of modern prog, metal, and alternative styles woven within thought-provoking songwriting and energetic live shows.

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