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Pain Like a River

by Luke Beling

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Pain Like a River is about the tragedy and miracle of life. We can hardly think of ourselves as human without either one. Whether you find yourself wrapped in the bright light of day or dim dark of night, I hope this song brings you something good.

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Breathe it all in
Breathe it all in my brother
Where your heart’s been in
The hard times you suffer

Ain’t no way out
Ain’t no way out of life’s furnace
Torching bronze brown
Days that burn by worthless

Pain like a river
Waters cold and bitter
Dive a little deeper
In the dark to trace the silver

Grief like a mountain
Reaching to the clouds then
Climb her rocky ground til
the dirt's your golden fountain

Take a hard look
Take a hard look down the valley
Where your soul put
Its yoke on you to carry

With your eyes dim
Eyes dim like the shadows
Where your mind’s been
Where the anguish leads tomorrow

Pain like a river
Water’s cold and bitter
Dive a little deeper
In the dark to trace the silver

Grief like a mountain
Reaching to the clouds then
Climb her rocky ground til
the dirt's your golden fountain

Whirlwind dark night
Sorrow beating moonlight
The passage of your birthright
Through the burden of this tragic life

Hammer pounding shorelines
Seas as high as trees rise
Black and grey and cold skies
The air you breathe til morning’s light

Pain like a river
Water’s cold and bitter
Dive a little deeper
In the dark to trace the silver

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released August 25, 2023
Written by Luke Beling

Artwork by Eric Hurtgen

Produced and mixed by Tyler Fortier @ little orange room.
Mastered by David Glasser.

Luke Beling: vocal, acoustic guitar
Matt Nall: drums
Erin Flood Fortier: vocals
Glen Yoder: electric guitars
Tyler Fortier: percussion, keys, piano, vocals, bass
Sam Howard: bowed upright

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South African-born singer-songwriter, Luke Beling, grew up listening to music from the 60s and 70s, influenced by records his father played and the surrounding struggle of his native country. Beling believes music should embody the miracle and labor of life. Everyday tales borne from world wandering, Beling's folk songs hope to impart to listeners something honest. ... more

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