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A tale of sorrow,
of broken hearts and regret.
And how tomorrow,
I'll write off my Juliet.

Without circumstance,
I sweared I'd never leave you.
But we live a veiled romance.

All the misperception.
How heavy the lies weigh.

And I've gotten back in the way.
I should've left things as they are.
Now I step aside,
While you take the stage,
And the band plays on

And the show must go on,
As I've played my final song.
We've shared the spotlight,
Together for too long.

As I exit to the right,
The lines you will recite.
Strike the chord and close
The curtain one last time.

These words have cast a brand new light,
Over every moment.

This tragedy at hand,
There is no excuse,
No rest for the wicked.

I'd take it back
Everything to stay here.
But I know my time has passed.

All my ghosts will haunt me.
Serenity won't last.

And I've gotten back in the way.
I should've left things as they are.
Now I step aside,
While you take the stage,
And the band plays on

And the show must go on,
As I've played my final song.
We've shared the spotlight,
Together for too long.

As I exit to the right,
The lines you will recite.
Strike the chord and close
The curtain one last time.

A hush falls on the crowd
The lights are dimming down
A few last words before,
I take my final bow.

And I've swallowed all my pride.
I've known it all this time.
Was bound to lose it all.

It's hard to say goodbye.
Lost all the years I tried.
My fate, my downfall.

Could ask for reasons why.
No answers will I find.
A silence to befall.

My well it has run dry.
No more words that I can write.
This is goodbye.

credits

released March 23, 2017
Vocalist: Rickey Graham
Background Vocals: Rickey Graham, Tigh Lewis, Lorraine Pavelka, Gabriel Picarazzi, and James Picarazzi
Lead Guitar: Tigh Lewis
Rhythm Guitar: Lorraine Pavelka
Bass Guitar Sampling: Lorraine Pavelka
Drum Sampling: Lorraine Pavelka
Composition: Lorraine Pavelka
Lyrics: Lorraine Pavelka
Mixing: Lorraine Pavelka
Mastering: Lorraine Pavelka
Photo: Lorraine Pavelka

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Though life is uncertain, one constant in our lives is music. We passionately write music to tell stories spanning the breadth of our emotions. Our love of music brought us together and we want nothing more than to share it with anyone willing to listen. ... more

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