It's A Long Way Down

by Erik Laar

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On the metaphorical cliff edge, looking down. This is a story about giving up life as you know it for a cause...and the sacrifices that come with it. Somewhere in a not so far away land in the not so fictional world a man and a woman spend perhaps their last night together by a quiet fire before taking the inevitable plunge - an attempt to change their future by challenging the oppressive powers that be. A love whose hand has been forced. The depth of a connection forged in times of struggle.

As the rebel army makes their way down the mountain towards the capital they're faced with the reality of their decisions. Or was there ever really a choice?

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It's a long way down we should rest our heads
Before we take the plunge
This time's not theirs, this time is ours
It's a long way down, it's a long way down
We should rest our heads
Before we take the plunge

It's a long way down, it's a long way down
It's a long way down, it's a long way down
It's a long way down, it's a long way down
It's a long way down, it's a long way down
(they can't stop us now)

Can you see the fog, rolling in right now?
Getting lost inside, they won't see our fire
They can't stop the times, they can't stop the tides
Can you see the fog, rolling in the right now?
It's a long way down
(they can't stop us now)

Inside your eyes
You know I saw the fire, like the rising sun
Inside my dreams
You know I saw the light, like a millions stars
(they can't stop us now)

Fire, fire, fire, fire like a million stars.
Fire, fire, fire, fire like a million stars.
Fire, fire, fire, fire like a million stars.
Fire, fire, fire, fire like a million stars.

Fire, fire, fire, fire.
Fire, fire, fire, fire.
Fire.
Fire.

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released April 14, 2023
Written, produced and performed by Erik Laar.
Mastered By Sonic Texture.

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Erik Laar Toronto, Ontario

Turntablist Time Traveller. Big bad beats with a soft side.

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