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Elements

by Long Distance Runners

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1.
The One 04:17
My father told me that I was the one/ “You could grow up to be Whatever you want my son” he said/ He was too blind to see I am the chooser he ain’t the fate/ They’re the advantage I am the rape Raised as a chimp but grew up very ape/ Just a taker that the world couldn’t take I let people in and become broken/ Disillusioned with whatever we’ll be I have a gun and it sets me free/ It sets me free My mother told me that I was the one/ I was Peter Pan To be the child who could fly to the sun/ Now I just sink in the sand I let people in and become broken/ Disillusioned with all that I see I am the one and my name is whatever you say/ If you can’t help me than set me free Set me free
2.
Friends come, they go, that’s for sure And the years pass by the door so slow Except you You always came through I was knocked down I was thrown out and left for dead Where the hounds Could bury my bones and make my bed But I refuse To be left where no one can find me Thank God I’ve got you To come and remind me I don’t want to lose you So wake up And run your fingers through your hair And shake off All of the voices that you fear And believe You’re going to break free from this place All you need is to keep your head on straight Oh yah you gotta remind me You gotta remind me To where no one can find me You gotta remind me
3.
I was pulling it together when you can around I picked up all the pieces and I stood my ground I tried to have it my way didn’t break no rules At least the ones I had with you I met her near the water beneath the northern sky And laid me down satisfied Nothing lasts forever I was such a fool As I watched the waves wash over you Come with me my ocean pearl Leave behind this dying world Now I’m in the city far above the earth I’d give it all up for what it’s worth I was pulling it together when you came around Now I’m picking up the pieces trying to stand my ground Come with me my ocean pearl Leave behind this dying world I was pulling it together when you came around Now I’m picking up the pieces trying to stand my ground
4.
Wolves 03:28
Sing high, sing low/ All are welcome here Don’t carry it all yourself/ Its better when its shared Step behind the glass/ Let the serenade begin Hear the voices crack/ With that old familiar sting So cruel/ Don’t let the darkness in You fool/ Let the morning in Silent sleep, awake/ So far away from harm Just worry about yourself/ You can sound the false alarm You fool/ Who knows what tomorrow brings So cruel/ Let the morning shine in on you
5.
Asleep Awake 03:04
Asleep awake, another day behind You lay in the bed your mother made And when you feel like letting go Remember all that you’ve been told Your dreams are yours and yours alone In the rush and the crash keep the wind upon your back You can brush it off or accept what has been cast For if the truth be told the saddest part is growing old So hold on to your dreams and don’t let go And when you feel like letting go remember all that you’ve been told Your dreams are yours and yours alone Your dreams are yours and yours alone Yours and yours alone Yours and yours to hold
6.
Its so lovely looking down from here That’s what makes me feel like such a big man And my hands they’re as soft as a babies Spend the weekend at the top of my hill Lay on the carpet please watch the wine it don’t spill Such a thrill to be with you baby I’ve got some ideas I think I know how it should be You say you love me and promise never to leave I’m the breeze blowing through your hair daily Your love I don’t want no new love All I want is your love to keep on shining through love Now don’t be frightened I’ll let you out in a while I beg your pardon? Oh come on crack a smile Its so wild how much I love you baby Lets take a recess, lets grab our coats at the door I got excited I won’t do it no more I’m so sore how I treated you baby Your love I don’t want no new love All I want is your love to keep me shining through love Well its so lovely looking down from here That’s what makes me feel like such a big man And my hands well they’re as a soft as a babies Spend the weekend at the top of my hill Lay on the carpet please watch the wine it don’t spill Such a thrill to be with you baby Your love I don’t want no new love All I want is your love to keep on shining through love Your love I don’t want no new love All I want is you love to keep on shining through love Its so lovely
7.
I was feeling something beat inside when you took the sun away I was hoping we could share the ride but not today Everybody tells me ‘Son, be careful what you wish for’ ‘You gotta watch out for number one’, and that’s for sure So tell me what will I do when I’m losing you Tell me what will I do I was an easy target for your love I was just a kid then And any hand that fit the glove you’d let them in But now I’m feeling just about grown and I think I know a thing or two Oh honey why’d you get so stoned I hate that shade of blue So tell me what will I do when I’m losing Ya tell me what will I do when I’m losing you Darlin’ you ain’t all to blame I can feel those clouds above me That pretty face ain’t showing no pain I hope you’re finally free Yes I was feeling something beat inside when you took the sun away Yes I was hoping we could share the ride but not today But not today, not today, not today Don’t go away
8.
Will we rust before we shine Or will we crawl out of the dark There’s such little precious time Don’t ever lose the spark We were promised at the start That this love would never fade But now we’re finding out its hard To keep believing we’re the same Will we rust before we shine The wheels are turning faster Keep the fires burning bright Let the darkness wait till after Will we rust before we shine On that there is no answer We can right these wrongs in time And turn these tears to laughter
9.
High Tide 04:31
I lost my purpose when I found myself I caught a high tide thought I’d ride on it awhile Ain’t easy living when you’re so scared of dying I just tell myself keep a light on in the window You’ll find me I will be there waiting This world you’re living in run by fucking mad men They can’t help themselves like school boys picking flowers I’ll be your beauty queen you’ll be my starving fat man And we’ll kill ourselves as we slowly pass the hours You smiled and killed my inspiration I was such a fool You’ll find me keep your eyes wide open Don’t want to live here but I won’t keep on crying about it Anyways feelings change from day to day I found my purpose when I lost myself I caught a high tide thought I’d ride on it awhile Caught a high tide thought I’d ride on it awhile…
10.
Ivory Towers 05:13
Meet the feeble people now come down from your ivory towers And greet the children there it’s so lovely when our love is shared Don’t turn away from them they’d really appreciate you reaching out your hand So take the time to show you care right now rise from your chairs you’ll see, believe You may sip the finest wines above, it doesn’t matter we all share the same cup And when push comes to shove, we don’t want it all we is love Don’t turn away my friend before this life is spent You’ll see, believe When ivory towers come tumbling down and you find yourself amongst the crowd Happiness will await you there beyond your walls and down your stairs And now finally you will see that all you wanted was waiting there for free You’ll see, believe Meet the feeble people now come down from your ivory towers And greet the children there its so lovely when our love is shared
11.
Walk straight, don’t take The same tired old road that breaks a lot of bad sons of bitches A whole lot meaner than you So have faith, don’t waste There’s time left for you in this place Go walk in the light and feel the warm morning sun on your face The sky will wash over you change your point of view I know some things can’t be erased But don’t let that keep you from reaching out for someone Because we all make mistakes So friend when I say walk straight It comes from a heart once led astray Just as far from the shore as yours is feeling today Walk straight You still got the time to choose go start anew everything is in its place So don’t let the darkness fall or hide behind those walls Because now’s the time to be brave So friend when I say walk straight it comes from a heart once led astray Just as far from the shore as yours is feeling today, don’t waste Go walk in the light feel the warm morning sun on your face, have faith Go walk in the light on the road that’ll lead you to grace, walk straight

credits

released October 9, 2015

Long Distance Runners are: Chris Picco/ Matt Hender/ Ilia Nicoll/ Dicky Strickland

Special thanks to our friends, fans and families and The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, and very special thanks to Josh Bourden and Ryan Kennedy.

Additional Musicians: Josh Bourden: drums on all tracks (except track 6), background vocals (tracks 6, 8), synth and organ (tracks 1, 3, 5). Ryan Kennedy: guitar (tracks 6, 8), piano (tracks 10, 11), background vocals (tracks 6, 7, 8). Chris Donnelly: drums (track 6). Rozalind Macphail: flute (track 4). Elizabeth Philpott: french horn (track 10). Adam Hogan: lap steel (track 11).

All songs written, arranged and performed by Long Distance Runners. Recorded by Krisjan Leslie at Lab Of Chaos. Additional recording by Chris Picco at LDR Studios. Mixing and mastering by Krisjan Leslie at Lab Of Chaos. Produced by Long Distance Runners and Krisjan Leslie. Album artwork by Perfect Day with photography by Joel Upshall.

Copyright 2015. Long Distance Runners (SOCAN). www.thelongdistancerunners.com

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From their home port of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Long Distance Runners humbly explore new stereophonic territory with their latest and third release, Elements.

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