O Brother Man

from The Blacksmith Soul by Balla Dear

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Oh brother man, offer your hand
Out of compassion and lovingkindness
You can't really help unless you stand
Upon the Rock of the Ages

Oh I know it's hard, when you're bound in the rain
And the thunder's rolling around your every move
And our selfishness adds nothing but pain
It's so hard to see when my eyes are on me, I've got everything to lose!

Oh my friend, just lay it down
Drop your burdens onto the ground
Lose yourself, and then you will find
You will be found, no longer blind

Love is all we need
Only the kind where it's all on the line
Standing fast in the liberty
O my friends be found
Coming out of the dark, and into the light
Standing on holy ground

O sister woman, offer your life
Out of the beauty, of sacrifice
Pour out your tender, sweet offering
The cost it don't matter when counted as loss for a more excellent thing!

Oh I know its hard, when you're bound in the rain
And the lightning is striking around your every move
And our selfishness adds nothing but pain
It's so hard to do when your eyes are on you, you've got everything to lose!

credits

from The Blacksmith Soul, released May 3, 2019
*This song is dedicated to the memory of Louie Delgado
Andy Amason- electric guitars, whoops
Laura Jo Steele- piano
Patrick Steele- vocal, guitars, organaire, drums
Richard Douglas- bass

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Balla Dear Texas

Songs born out of trial and triumph, Balla Dear explores the dichotomy of the human condition, the physical and the spiritual. From deep in the heart of central Arkansas, Balla Dear muses in the medium of Southern Folk, Country Gospel, and Folk Ballad. The themes are evident; peace and solace amidst one's own undoing. Sacrificial love is by far the greatest gift among men. ... more

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