Black River

by Lady Empire

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lyrics

It's 4:30 a.m. and I'm bent like a bed spring
I know this place like the back of my hand
My current company is tucked into a booth
While i'm guzzling booze
Trying not to think of you

I'm trying to keep a lid on it
Your face, I see it when the light gets in
Through cracks in the curtains
I've got friends, some genuine
A handful of lovers and acquaintances
But I can't wash you off my skin
You're the black river I've been bathing in
Time to bite the big apple again
Can I be the kind of man you were picturing, honey

The way it is ain't the way it was
Now I feel like I'm stuck
I feel it and it's all too much
Maybe this halfway cup is full enough
Now I'm out of touch and out of tune with you

I'm trying to keep a lid on it
Your face, I see it when the light gets in
Through cracks in the curtains
I've got friends, some genuine
A handful of lovers and acquaintances
But I can't wash you off my skin
You're the black river I've been bathing in
Time to bite the big apple again
Can I be the kind of man you were picturing, honey
Picturing honey
Picturing honey
Picturing honey
Picturing honey
Picturing honey

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released January 1, 2017
Lyrics, writing and arrangement by Isaac Friend
Joe-Vanderhoff--lead guitar
Brady Heck--bass guitar and slide guitar
Ryan Tinsley--Drums

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Lady Empire Richmond, Virginia

Lady Empire is a band from Richmond, Va whose sound is rooted in folk, alternative and americana. Isaac Friend is the lead singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist. Former Conditions drummer, Ryan Tinsley, heard Isaac play an acoustic set and decided he wanted to play together. Joe Vanderhoff joined as lead guitarist and back up vocalist, and Lady Empire was formed. ... more

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