Dead Hand

from The Familiar Song by The Widow's Ride

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The album "The Familiar Song" was conceived of as a narrative -- part myth, part murder ballad, part spooky bedtime story -- and to suit the theme we have commissioned a limited run of 28 page hardcover books! The lyrics for each song are accompanied by an original illustration by Mikey Wheeler on the facing page. Each high-quality hardcover book has been signed by all members of The Widow's Ride, and comes with a download code.

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lyrics

There was a trail of bones in the sand
Picked apart and scattered by the beasts
That once presided over the land.
And at the end there was a mummified arm
Skin brown and paper thin
And in its hand a black and shriveled heart
I gathered stones and set them in a circle
Around this heart in hand
And set it on fire
The smoke was thick and foul and curled its way up to the heavens
And there i whispered a prayer
“Ride easy stranger.
Surrender to the sky your heart of anger.
And may you ascend back to that tower of grace
And next to the lord reclaim your place.
And may you find your way through the dark.
May your curse be lifted and your brother forgive your mark.
May your days of wandering come to an end.
And once again call man a friend.
Open up your ears and hear my prayer.
Break down the gates of Eden,
And I will see you there.

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from The Familiar Song, released October 31, 2020
Music by Justin, lyrics by Paul

Justin - electric guitars, synth, organ, bass
Paul - vocals, drone organ, additional production

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