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Gold Country

by Chuck Ragan

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1.
Simple backbeats seem to soothe me. If I could hold them i would let's say, Take some rest as if not wicked. And walk around enjoying silence. A world away, elders gather. Speak their tongue and hardly falter. With words of bound, joy and grievance, Simple songs, work and penance. To drawn hate like a stone, And walk the path overgrown. Never to lay awake, And if so for goodness sake. Well down the road the deer are crossing, And the grass is greener where they're walking. Rattling beasts and heavy movements, Mark them now son before we lose them. Bear your arms ever so wisely, Or burn them all if you have no need. And dress to kill but kill so kindly. A hollow heart's too weak and weary. To drawn hate like a stone, And walk the path overgrown. Never to lay awake, And if so for goodness sake. Now call me crazy but all the old ways, Of living simple are simply fading. All we buy is time before we die, And lay on down desensitized. A wise old friend recently told me: "An idle mind is the devils playpen". Mind the gaps and watch them closely. Spread the love but choose your friends wisely. Love yourself to love your family, And find the difference between wants and needs. Be sure to stop and count your blessings, Smell the roses and fight for something. To drawn hate like a stone, And walk the path overgrown. Never to lay awake, And if so for goodness sake. Now call me crazy but all the old ways, Of living simple are simply fading. All we buy is time before we die, And lay on down desensitized.
2.
Glory 03:11
Let Water Wash Away, the shore of bleeding pain. And erode to start anew, on foundations once consumed. Glory [x4] Pay homage with that pain. And relish all the same. In fire of warm array, in arms, voice and days of Glory [x4] Our days are numbered surely. (La la la la la la la la la la la la la) And this breath will soon be passing (La la la la la la la la la la la la la) Just as the wind in the mountains (La la la la la la la la la la la la la) Carries the dust of the once here (La la la la la la la) Let water wash away, the shore of bleeding pain. And erode to start anew, on foundations once consumed. Glory [x8]
3.
Rotterdam 02:32
Took a walk in Rotterdam, thinking about her train. All along the banls of memory, holding tide away. And on the end of every corner i could almost hear her sound. Time went by in ecstasy, walking next to walls. And the color of the water, was the rails that she was on. And when the whistles blew far away, i felt she knew somehow. For the train often rattles, from the rails shaking ground. I close my eyes and almost hear her now. Took a walk in Rotterdam, dodging spoke and wheel. And a few unnerving riders, agile or insane. And the rest, victims of fashion, lord we're all to blame. Found myself a bar stool, and something on the rocks. I was dreaming I could ride the sun, westward as it dropped. And find her at the station, gracefully rolling a stop. For the train often rattles, from the rails shaking ground. I close my eyes and see her westward bound. Well i'll keep that mind a wandering, of love on the rails. Slow rolling days, steel pushing home. Mile over miles gone in the blink of an eye... For the train often rattles, from the rails shaking ground. I close my eyes and see her westward bound.
4.
And we only want to love Why do we never know Questions come and answers go Somewhere else besides our head Wear the stripes until we're dead Spending time here and above Hopelessly devoted the flesh and blood until we're done and done Done and done Wake up now we've got to go Somewhere higher's all I know Leave behind the walking dead Leave the mess don't make the bed And we'll ride on like a wave Roll and never hesitate Build momentum and create Something to say Something to say Oh, let it go Cut loose and roll Rock steady soul Get up stand up Throw your hands up Oh, let it go Cut loose and roll Rock steady soul Get up stand up 'Til you're done and done Done and done Why do we never know Questions come and answers go Somewhere else besides our head Wear the stripes until we're dead And we'll ride on like a wave Roll and never hesitate Build momentum and create Something to say Something to say Oh, let it go Cut loose and roll Rock steady soul Get up stand up Throw your hands up Oh, let it go Cut loose and roll Rock steady soul Get up stand up Until you're done and done
5.
The Trench 02:22
Looked into the sky, walked another mile. Watching snowfall take its time to the ground, To bury this town. Yeah, one step at a time walking on the line. Laid in the dirt of the pigs, The saints and the clowns know 'em all too well. Yeah, we already made our bed to lay our head to rest. And we drove every nail in that old coffin for the trench. Looked into the sky, walked another mile. Cutting losses till my arm's dead tired. Nothing to admire. Yeah, one step at a time walking on the line. Cut through the thick and thin on the way to hell, Know it all to well. Yeah, we already made our bed to lay our head to rest. And we drove every nail of that old coffin for the trench. Yeah, we already made our bed to lay our head to rest. And we drove every nail of that old coffin for the trench.
6.
Wake to sound again, still tinnitus reigns. Waiting for the call, and the time to state it all. Don't say a word. Just lay like a stone and gather what it's worth. I long to see her eyes, shining like a light. That's taken hold my soul, and everything I know. Don't say a word. Just breath like the breeze, till those eyes open slow. Before I rise I wish that I and everything I am. Will never fail, fall or bail or be a spineless man. Carry love till death and open up my chest. To damn the world, damn the pain and find our way. The will ist unsurpassed. The courage always lasts. The passion's always warm. The spirit's never torn. Don't say a word. Just wake with the sun, and stand up for the one. Now I rise I wish that I and everything I am. Will never fail, fall or bail or be a spineless man. Carry love till death and open up my chest. To damn the world, damn the pain and find our way.
7.
10 West 03:01
Oh California, if there's one thing I like to see, It's miles of asphalt boiling under the sun. I'm rolling up my sleeves and I'll wait For the moon rise for any phase it's in. Pray I see no black dogs running And ride all night till the early morning. Steer with the memories that swim around my head. Some are foolish, some so wise, and some just better off dead... And I won't slow down. Oh California. One thing that I'll see. It's blacktop burning under the gun. Running state to state and I'll wait For the sun rise and the calm before the storm. Pray I see no black dogs running And ride all night till the break of dawn. Steer with the memories that swim around my head. Some are foolish, some are wise, and some just better off dead... And I won't slow down. Oh California. You're where I need to be. I'm heading to your mountains, Through your rivers, on to your sea. And I'll make it only if I stay rolling. From there don't care where I'm going. Break for food, smoke, and fuel, Come on 50 cent cup to burn up my throat! Steer with the memories, that swim around my head. Some are foolish, some so wise, and some just better of dead... And I won't slow down... And I won't slow down
8.
Ole Diesel 04:31
The tired winds blow And the restless go home And the haggard lies down to sleep Where the hours go slow And the beauty we know is the love That is the key Lay awake and breath while the fire overtakes me Down the lonesome road. Ole diesel, please take me home When the curtains do close and the night becomes old And the willing go on their way No ones in sight so they shut down the lights Since the bottles all have gone dry When it rains son it pours, heaven opens its doors To drop hell straight from the sky The open road's gone and the darkness is calm enough to take your dear life Stay awake and breathe, and struggle to stay in the lines Down the lonesome road. Ole diesel, please take me home When the curtains do close and the night becomes old And the stragglers all find their way No ones in sight so they shut down the lights Since the bottles all have gone dry Stay awake and breathe, while the fire overtakes me Down the lonesome road. Ole diesel she brought me home When the tired winds blow and the restless go home And the haggard lies down to sleep Where the hours go slow And the beauty we know is the love That is the key
9.
Cut Em Down 02:37
One simple word an you cut ´em down. Severing life line with shame, speak to the masses and make ´em smile. Donning a halo you´ve made, but the wind won´t carry you far this time. The truth is you´ve lost your own wings. Traded them in for mere shiny things, while lining your pockets as well. Oh and as the bow breaks, on come the stones. To force your head down, as they are thrown. Just as there´s lies, truth will be told. Mind the forked tongue or wake up missing one. To hell with political campaign charades. I´d rather dig a hole in the earth than to listen to a coward from a tailored world. Who´d be hard pressed to carry their own worth. Instead leave the death and the work to those who suffer for freedom & food. Fighting for family and home at hand, and dying for nothing for you. Oh and as the bow breaks, on come the stones. To force your head down, as they are thrown. Just as there´s lies, truth will be told. Mind the forked tongue or wake up missing someone.
10.
Let it Rain 02:33
Another full moon sky, through the trees and filtered light. And the silence oh my dear, is the storm drawing near. Let it rain. I don't mind. I'll keep you warm, high and dry. Light your fire and hold you right. And sing your song one more time. Howl at the moon if you want. Hell, you won't be the only one. There's no place that I'd rather be, than at home with you next to me. Let it rain. I don't mind. I'll keep you warm, high and dry. Light your fire and hold you right. And sing your song one more time. At home inside. I long to see them eyes. And feel your skin on mine. So let it storm all night, even days on end's just fine. Let it rain. I don't mind. I'll keep you warm, high and dry. Light your fire and hold you right. And sing your song one more time. Let it rain. I don't mind. I'll keep you warm, high and dry. Light your fire and hold you right. And sing your song one more time. At home inside.
11.
Heading east on 20, out of downtown Birmingham. Clocking 57 days on the road. The rig is still rolling. on to south Carolina, Me and the boys got one more show to go. And we keep on rolling smooth, like the old Cahaba river do. Passing time with sleep and alcohol. Everything's broken but we keep on trucking forward. Brother, it's all good enough for rock and roll. Heading east on 20, out of downtown Birmingham, Burning diesel like it's going out of style. The state line is coming and the road is getting shorter, I believe we've got about 15 miles. And we keep on rolling smooth, like the old Cahaba river do. Passing time with sleep and alcohol. Everything's broken but we keep on trucking forward. Brother, it's all good enough for rock and roll. Yea we'll hang this hat in west Columbia. Leave it on the wall for later on. Well there ain't no "good byes" on the road, Unless you aim to be dead and gone. Heading east on 20, out of downtown Birmingham. Man the rain finally left us all alone. Walker steering steady, like a man on a mission. Doing everything he can to get us home. And we keep on rolling smooth, like the old Cahaba river do. Passing time with sleep and alcohol. Everything's broken but we keep on trucking forward. Brother, it's all good enough for rock and roll. Yea we'll hang this hat in west Columbia, Leave it on the wall for later on. Well there ain't no goodbyes on the road, Unless you aim to be dead and gone Yea we'll hang this hat in west Columbia, Leave it on the wall for later on. Well there ain't no goodbyes on the road, Unless you aim to be dead and gone Unless you aim to be dead and gone Unless you aim to be dead and gone.
12.
Put me on a ship, put me on a plain 'Cause lord, I'm on my way to the land of the lost and insane Well I don't know my way, but I will know my cause All I can do is pray that the world will see what this war cost I'm on my way Feet don't fail me now 'Cause my brothers lay In the dirt all around Get 'em all home Ain't no sense in crying, maybe in dying 'Cause hell on earth has a way of finding the weakness in town Gotta keep this head high, gotta fight a good fight Even when I lay low in the night to find rest the last minutes of life And I'm on my way Feet don't fail me now 'Cause my brothers lay In the dirt all around God rest these souls Get this one home Where the sun sets slow And the ocean is calm Get 'em all home Get 'em all home Get 'em all home Get 'em all home Get 'em all home Get 'em all home Get 'em all home Get us all home

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released August 31, 2009

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