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Gilbert's Song (Second Wind Version)

from Second Wind by Pawns or Kings

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A remixed and remastered version of a nearly decade old song we used to play live when we were a 5 piece folk outfit. We wanted to introduce fans to the "old us" along with the new. Lyrically this song is inspired by the writings of GK Chesterton, one of my favorite authors and philosophers. His work on the necessity of gratitude to a well lived life changed how I view the world and ultimately brought me out of the most depressed time of my life. I wanted to create a tribute to him and could live on when I am gone.

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entle whispers fading white,
Brief glimpses of heavens light,
Caressing breezes out of sight,
Warm embraces born of right,

Grieving heart pains that you clutch
How can something thats good hurt so much,
Don’t let your tragedy be your crutch,
Stronger men have fallen from such….

My courage always seems to fold,
It seems we have sinned and grown old,
In our own interest we’ve squandered our trust
And this Maker is far more youthful than us….
Corner edges feel too rough,
Nothing we do feels like enough,
In our own favor that we’ve willed,
This endless hole just can’t be filled,
My courage always seems to fold,
It seems we have sinned and grown old,
In our own interest we’ve squandered our trust
And this Maker is far more youthful than us….

Raging thunder in our ears,
Our minds get trampled by our fears,
We forgot how to just be….
How to submit to be set free
My courage always seems to fold,
It seems we have sinned and grown old,
In our own interest we’ve squandered our trust
And this Maker is far more youthful than us…

credits

from Second Wind, released December 16, 2022
Edward Stengel
Ben Bigelow
Devin Langer
Justin Ardnt
Caleb McDaniel

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Pawns or Kings Strafford, Missouri

Pawns or Kings is a band characterized by honesty and emotion. Their music embodies the feeling of the Ozark Mountains in the Midwestern US. They are a 4 piece that utilizes driving banjo coupled with 3 part harmonies. Their debut, self produced, album "Letters to Lucy" made waves on radio stations across the globe. Their next full release "Pomme de Terre" was released to much acclaim 12/2013 ... more

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