Name: 1981
Duration: P00H03M27S
Description: first track off of the "Born Posthumously" EP

1981

by Brian William Foster

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first track off of the "Born Posthumously" EP

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Since that Wednesday in 1981
My mother, she was all alone
when she brought me into this world full of pain
that's been trying to take me back ever since.
As disease inflamed my brain and spine,
I was just a boy in my grandmamas' arms.
She said I think you'd better get him baptized,
he looks like he's cheating father time.

For my angels above,
and my devils below.
For the holy ghost,
with me everywhere I go.

Of course, I had to bury heroes and friends
Growing up meant letting go.
Funny how it took about 10 years
for my heart to finally say so.
Guessed my fate, guessed I would go the same
Always one foot in the grave.
Now as I look into the eyes of my son,
I wonder how I will explain.

I was so much younger then,
but now my hair is grey.
Always wore my daddy's name with such pride,
I just never knew how to say it.
So I guess this is just my little way of saying thanks(thank you)
Know my children will carry on
with their own demons and their own saints.

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released September 13, 2013
lyrics & song/vocals, guitar & percussion by Brian William Foster
produced by Brian William Foster
engineered, mixed & mastered by Adam Wozniak

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