Hollis Elmore Survived (Soldiers)

from ...And All is Right in the Jungle by Before They Destroy You

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I'll untie your knots and cut your strings
save you from that evil king
who took your house, your horse, and all your gold
a cautious liar won't make me cold

And when soldiers sleep
our boat will carry out to sea
take us far away from land
so I can slowly drop you in, I'll still miss you

You're dressed in white but your eyes are red
flowing like a river because you know you'd rather be at the bottom of the sea
the crown you wear won't heal the marks he drew on you
don't let him turn you into the most beautiful martyr

When soldiers sleep
our boat will carry out to sea
take us far away from land
so I can slowly drop you in, I'd still miss you

And I'll wait
just to find that you left behind
a fisherman taking what was mine
his anchor drawn and his line still casting for more so I'll go and I'll find
the kings castle that you reside
and take you captive like a fish on wire
and set you free in the sea
because it's never too late

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from ...And All is Right in the Jungle, released April 7, 2015

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Before They Destroy You Cleveland, Ohio

Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Before They Destroy You is a dynamic 4-piece rock group consisting of Marc Miller (percussionist), Trevor Smith (lead guitarist & vocals), Julia Miller (cellist & vocals), & James Miller (rhythm guitarist & vocals). With siblings Marc, James, & Julia, along with their informally adopted brother, Trevor, Before They Destroy You could be referred to as a family band. ... more

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