Preacher Man Death

from The Traveller by [shift]

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Preacher Man Death, preach to me all that you know, stand tall and sing me your song
Preacher Man Death, I’ve got a feeling that I should have been listening all along
‘Cause I’ve been living with my eyes half shut…

But I can see you now
Standing ready at my door
With your skinny black tie
And I hear your call for breathing well
And living like I’m ready to die

Preacher man death, can’t decide if I’m terrified or just wide eyed when I see it all gets taken away
Preacher man death, just send the thunder from your pulpit – don’t you ever let this mind of mine go astray
‘Cause I’ve been living with my eyes half shut…

It all sounds the same when you’re standing on the edge again
You can clutch at straws of fame and hope we don’t forget your name
And to all of us now gathered here, the 30 second souls
Will we listen to this preacher man before we turn cold?

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from The Traveller, released October 17, 2014
Sam Burrows, Daniel Doyle, Peter Hall, Michael Wilson

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[shift] New Zealand

[shift] are a four-piece alternative rock band from Auckland, NZ. Their debut album, The Traveller features powerful rhythmic songs like "The Blood" and "Preacher Man Death", soulful tune "Armour" and punchy rock single "In The Middle".

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