Name: The Long Goodbye
Duration: P00H03M56S
Description: From the album "Embers EP" (February, 2017).

The Long Goodbye

from Embers EP by Barricades

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From the album "Embers EP" (February, 2017).

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You say you are here
For those who have lost their way
You let them in and watch them drown
In their suffering.
OVER THE YEARS!
They lie to keep their home.
But when the truth comes out,
You make them reap what you have sown.

The guilt, the shame,
The loss, the pain…
Their blood is on your hands.
The façade they’ve built
To hide their face.
The embodiment of fear.

There are good among you,
Who have shown their grace,
Who have made it clear
They won’t turn us away.
But you tarnish
Their legacy
By barring the doors,
And telling us to go away.

You are the cross I must bear!
I don’t see your God anywhere!
And now I’m done!
I shudder at the thought of you
Leading anyone.

There is room for us all here
Within these four walls
Regardless of what beliefs we hold on to.
Yet you plant your poisonous seed,
Sowing nothing but pain and heartache.
I truly hope you see the error of your ways.

YOU ARE THE CROSS I BEAR!
YOU ARE THE CROSS I BEAR!
You free your bitter words,
You taste their brokenness.
YOU ARE THE CROSS I BEAR!
YOU ARE THE CROSS I BEAR!
You deny the innocent
Of the love you represent.

It’s hard to see
When your eyes are closed
The empty seats.
The empty rows.
You are the cross I bear!
You are the cross I bear!
Now I must say…

The Long Goodbye!
It’s time for me to walk away.
Say goodbye to those who can’t
Love like the God they represent.
I hope you find peace.

Written by: Austin Glidden

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from Embers EP, released February 14, 2017

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Barricades Muncie, Indiana

Barricades is an Indiana based melodic hardcore band.

Guitar: Patrick Meadows
Drums: Nick Stephens
Bass: Marcus Hansel
Vocals: Jacob Demaree

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