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Lungs (feat. Mike Taylor, Kesha Shantrell)

by Caleb Trask, Mike Taylor

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All proceeds to NAACP

lyrics

I know the storm is raging
I feel it swimming in my skull
I’m overboard and slipping under
And it’s hard to kick against the pull

Just keep your head above the water
If you don't you’ll surely drown
We’re sailing for the harbor
Or at least some solid ground

Reaching out with your open hands
Trying to survive
With just a little understanding
We might both get home alive

I see the lights, I’m pulling over
But I can’t find where to stop
Black bodies littering the shoulder
And they keep piling up

So tell me copper what you want from me
I’m ready to comply
But you got your finger on the trigger
And I’m too young to die

Reaching out with my open hands
Trying to survive
With just a little understanding
We might both get home alive

Tongue tied, don't speak, don't move
Palms in clear view
Stand still but watch what you stand for
Cause I can't stand to be questioned
Corrected
Disrespected
Stand down
Don't talk but answer my questions
Don't reach but can I see some ID
What are you doing around here
Please stand by while I call for back up
Sir lower your voice you are too agressive
You are a threat
I am in danger
Danger? What danger?

You can’t stop a song from singing
If it’s burning to be sung
Your ears already may be ringing
But I’m still filling up my lungs
No you can’t stop a song from singing
If it’s burning to be sung
Your ears already may be ringing
But I’m still filling up my lungs
Oh we’re still filling up our lungs

credits

released June 1, 2020
Chad Richard (vocals, guitar)
Kesha Shantrell (vocals)
Michael Taylor (vocals)
Chris Schlarb (lead guitar)
Joel Martin (pedal steel)
Philip Glenn (keys)
David Tranchina (bass)
Stephen Hodges (drums)
Devon O’Brien (engineering)
Tommy Brunson (engineering)

Gang Vocals:
Sydney, Brett, Abby, Isla, and May Veltman, Sasha and Kurt Luginbuhl, Olive and Tiffany Westra, Grace and Jason Samuelian, Gabe and Katey Cabrera, Beth Reisler, Ryan Greer, David and Nicole Carden, Warren Brown, Kammie Yiu, Esther Tam, Heidi, Scott, and Ollie Haskins, Deborah Smith, Kevin Nye, Adam Szarzynski

Mixed by Chris Schlarb at BIG EGO
Mastered by JJ Golden at Golden Mastering

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Caleb Trask Los Angeles, California

Caleb Trask drinks deep from the well of the desert folk-rock traditions of Los Angeles, seeking inspiration also in the wider American musical and literary canon. Fans of California folk rockers from Jackson Browne to Connor Oberst will recognize a tender violence in his sound that puts lyrics at the center.

Trask is currently at work on a full-length record with a projected 2020 release. ... more

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