Is It Life

by David J

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There’s one weary road of autumn
In Southern California
But it doesn’t reach the memory she needs
The red is barely blood, not nearly close enough
And the leaves don’t touch the jaundice of her dreams
She’s tongue tied to her home
Cold Atlantic coast
The cozy corridor of sand hill road
It’s not a neighbors voice
It’s never been a choice
You learn to love the shadows cast by ghosts

But is it life
Is it life
Is it life
Without a war to fight

This is a foreign land
Down to the grains of sand
Down to the deadly dialects of days
This is a foreign time
No matter where you walk
There’s no way to get used to this malaise
And when the snow falls down
On this border town
It’s usually the ash from burning brush
And the pulse and pace
Of these summer days
Rarely match her heartbeat and it’s rush

But is it life
Is it life
Is it life
Without a war to fight

We find our ways
To get through these days
Uncertain
There’s never been
A breath without a burden

But is it life
Is it life
Is it life
Without a war to fight

credits

released January 9, 2021
David J - Vocal, acoustic rhythm guitar
Jon Bernstein - piano
Gregory Allison - violin
Tad Piecka - acoustic lead guitar

Brad Dutz - percussion

Produced by David J
Engineered by Tony Green

Recorded at Ear Gallery Music, LA

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