Not Long Now (Just Eternity Left)

from Demands by Joel Julian

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lyrics

Lyrics:

I'm paying for my ways,
and how I spent my days.
Upon this earth,
couldn't give a damn about a poor mans worth.

I was rich beyond my dreams,
while others suffered in the streets.
Now I'm dead and the tables are turned,
he's up there while my soul just burns.

I'm feeling a little lost,
even in this box.
Not much room to move,
and nothing left to lose.

I can see now that this is my death,
not long now, just eternity left.

I listen for a sound,
try to scream and shout.
Nothing here can reach my ears,
not my own voice, just alone with my fears.

And I try to feel around,
look for a way out.
No escape within invisible walls,
No one around to hear my calls.

Please, won't you set me free?
This isn't where I wanna be.
Let me warn my sons,
tell them of what's to come.

"Can't you see this is what you get?
Not long now just eternity left."

Well now I can see and I wanna be free,
now I believe won't you let me out please?
It's darker than dark and colder than cold.
"I'm sorry my son but your soul is sold.
Where did you go when I needed some clothes?
And where did you go when I needed a home?
You never were there when I needed some food
or some water or warmth or shelter from the storm!
Sorry, my friend to put a hole in your boat,
but now is the time to part the sheep from the goats.
I've done all I can and forever loved you too,
You may think you know me but I don't know you!"

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from Demands, released September 24, 2012
Joel Julian - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Eliot Smyth - Backing Vocals
Jake Slade - Harmonica

Written and Mixed by Joel Julian

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Joel Julian Coventry, UK

When Joel Julian isn't journeying with semi-prog/rock outfit Vamoosery, he finds himself on a lo-fi/folk peregrination.

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