a few weeks ago i was with my brother james in nashville, and we ended up writing a couple of songs. i wrote this one with easter on my mind. the very basic concept is that there is a way that the world functions. that was is violent and self-serving. Jesus gives us a way to be alive in the presence of death.

blood is calling from the ground. Christ came to breath life into that which was dead. those of us who know him are alive in this old town.

here you go:

everyone came out to fight
to save their land and protect their rights
they stole, they killed, they died
they took their brothers lives

but i’m alive in this old town
i’m alive in this old town

some were shown a different way
a way to build and not to break
they know the way of peace
by turning other cheeks

i’m alive in this old town

blood is calling from the ground
“you took my heart and cut me down”
but we got what we deserved
revenge has now been served

i’m alive in this old town

-dave-

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