The Old Guard (Demo)

by Ben Hjelmstad

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lyrics

There's no time; I need an extension.
I close my eyes, but I fear for tomorrow.
Tonight, I'll make a decision;
I'll take what's mine - I'll take what belongs to me.

I think that's fair.
I know you don't care, but there's got to be much more to life than this.

I won't wait.
I don't need your permission.
I won't wait for you.
Break free from your restrictions, under brand new skies - under my own devices.

We break our chains.
We settle for nothing less.
This means too much.
We are tired of getting nowhere.
We stand together against The Old Guard.

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released May 15, 2022
Recorded at Helmet City in Oak Lawn, IL
Mixed by Kyle Wilnewic in Escondido, CA

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