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This is the Life

from Astronomy by The Chimney Swifts

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One of the band's anthems, featuring the rapping side of the Swifts, check the wordplay on this one. We also have some sew on patches available featuring the chorus of this song!

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This is the Life
by Jesse Potter

Intro
Chorus
This is the life, and it feels so right to be right here.
You and I, take it in, never watin', another passin' year,
to hold inside. Don't despair, it's so beautiful out there.
You and I are on the bright side, but the edge is always near.

Verse 1
So step lightly, we're walkin' on the path to enlightenment.
Frightenin', I know, take it slow, take it all in.
Those eureka moments, tend to happen instantly,
you're growin' neurologically from infancy.
Your beliefs, a unique reality, what you percieve may not be so real to me. But really, somebody's sufferin', what can be done for them?
The saddest souls in need, set 'em free!

We're gettin' close, but our brothers are movin' farther away,
say another piece like Martin Luther King.
Well I have a dream, can we step into the light,
come together for a day and endeavor through the night.
See the difference, between right and wrong.
Are we forgiven? Can we enjoy this calm,
before the weather comes home, the seeds we've sewn, and that dream we've grown. Can we even call our own?
Chorus
Verse 2
And that blade cuts deep, when you're moving past the edge.
I know it's hard to believe, we're so inequal to the one percent.
Got news, these dudes aint mythical, so what can you do? One single individual, you, wake a sleeper to the truth that they never expected, that deeper directive, they're forever affected by who they elected, and I won't go blind. Will you rise too?

We'll stand together while a palace falls, we're bringin' the walls down.
Make way for peace, check the lost and found for every note John Kennedy wrote before he croaked. Feds spendin' every penny to keep it up in smoke. That's a joke. But nobody's laughin', nobody's craftin' a way to take action. Give me a reaction, won't you get some satisfaction if you know. That you are not alone.
Chorus
Solo
Outro Chorus

credits

from Astronomy, released December 14, 2019
Jesse Potter: Songwriter, Guitar, Vocals
Reggie Rand: Guitar, Vocals
Ashlin Warner: Guitar
Eric Rand: Drums, Vocals
Jordan Dunham: Vocals
Jamie Loughead: Bass

Produced by Jesse Potter
Mixing by Paul Ranson
Mastered by Atlantic Disc

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Sweeping Nova Scotia up in a whirlwind of unique original music. The Chimney Swifts captivate audiences with their insightful lyrics, tasty guitar solos, and five unique voices. Weaving together a variety of genres, the band keeps you on your toes, and sends tingles down your spine at their live shows. Check out their brand new album "Astronomy" today! ... more

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