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Written by Samuel Barker (ASCAP)

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I remember you face in the pale moonlight
The way it shined like a beacon in the night
Life stories crossing those lips so sweet
The world seemed to disappear underneath our feet

Before the bills, they got in the way
And all those harsh words we have to say
My how these days turn into years
But I'm so glad we're still here

One in diapers and another on the way
Never saw my teens ending this way
Love notes, eviction letters hanging from the door
Were we going to make it, who's quite sure

When young love yields to reality's pain
It's hard to get by, even harder to stay sane
Grandfather said, "Son, just give it five years."
"It take a little time before you get into the clear"

When the bills, they get in the way
And all those harsh words you had to say
My how these days turn into years
But I'm so glad we're still here

There are some times I'm glad we left behind
Making our ends meet on the welfare line
We've lived the worst, now we're living the best
A little room to breathe, but no time to rest

Yeah, the bills, they got in the way
And all those harsh words we had to say
My how these days turn into years
But I'm so glad we're still here

credits

from Cracked, Flawed and Frayed, released March 11, 2021
Samuel Barker: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass and Drums
Kim Barker: Vocals
Michael Helfenstein: Steel Guitar

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Brightwire Houston, Texas

Brightwire is an Americana band born from a household of musicians and hailing from southeast Texas. Combining elements of folk, rock, country, punk and whatever else they happen to get interested in, they weave tales of lives lived in our world today. For them, music is about inclusion and letting others know they are not alone in their struggles. ... more

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