Life is probably the oldest song on the album. I've recorded it previously, but felt it needed revamping. The banjo and pedal steel really changed the sound a lot. Thanks, Mich!
lyrics
She's your life.
She'll take your hand.
She'll lead you to a prison cell
and let your troubles lock the door.
But that's alright. She'll be your friend.
She'll lead you to the heights of places
you've never been before.
Oh, there's something about her.
They say she's sweet, they say she's good.
You'd better treat her like you should.
Shes free and wild, but she won't stay with you.
There's a reputation that precedes that little girl.
She'll run for miles. She'll run away from you.
She's got a strange addiction to
the wonders of the world.
No, don't try to save her.
They say she's kind they say she's mean
and there's no room for in between.
No, don't try to keep her.
You've got to cut away your pride.
You've got to let her leave your side.
When she's out of sight
your heart stops beating,
you stop your breathing.
She'll run until the dawn
and all through the evening
because life comes and goes in time
and everybody knows
she'll make you lose your mind
if you're holding her too close.
So let her go to fall in love
and love will bring you back to life.
She's full of strife. She's funny still.
You'd better give her up
cause she will treat you bad until
you lose your life and let her run
and find her in the morning shining with
the sun.
credits
from Soul Searching,
released September 11, 2011
Ricky Kendall-Guitars/Percussion/Drums/Vox
Nicole Miglis-Keys/Flutes
Sam Moss-BG Vox
Ryan Baker-Percussion
Jimmy Kinzer- Upright Bass
Michael Claytor-Banjo/Pedal Steel
Andrew Cook-Violin
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