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Lifeboat

by Greg Anderson

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A track released to raise money for The Be There For Them campaign by NHS Charities Together.

lyrics

A faceless crew, casts off from the mainland
Gazing out at the storm, they’re wearing blue
The sea is rough, they cling to the bow
With chapped hands barely strong enough

On the horizon, I see them now
Pale hands reach, with voices screaming out
We pull them aboard, but there’s not enough space
In those we leave I see my mother’s face

(Instrumental)

Another day, another storm
I’ve become numb in the unremitting spray
I don my gown, this thin sheet of plastic
Keeps me safe as the waves come crashing down

I turn to the captain and meet their gaze
See their fear as the sea drags them away
Now, helmless and helpless, I see it now
I admit that this ship is going down

Each day I give you more of my pieces
But I’ve given you as much as I can
What remains feels so hollow and broken
But just about able to stand
I see every face as I’m sleeping
They greet me as soon as I wake
Now I’m begging for some kind of solace
Just give me a hand I can take

Each day I give you more of my pieces
But I’ve given you as much as I can
What remains feels so hollow and broken
But just about able to stand
I see every face as I’m sleeping
They greet me as soon as I wake
Now I’m begging for some kind of solace
Just give me a hand I can take

credits

released March 19, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Greg Anderson
Lead Vox and Guitar by Greg Anderson
Cello by Ruth Roberts
Piano by Glyn Roberts
Bass by Graham Ford
Drums by Nigel Dawson
Backing Vox by Nick John-Wilson, Jules Mead & Glyn Roberts
Voice FX performed by Ian Burrows, Nigel Dawson & Jez Druce
Sound FX provided by Benbojangles (Freesound), Sean Reddy (YouTube), Soundcrate, squashy555 (Freesound) & straget (Freesound)
Produced by Sean Kenny (Ten21 Recording Studios)
Album Artwork by Greg Anderson
Special Thanks to the staff at Tenby RNLI Lifeboat Station

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Greg Anderson England, UK

I started out as a folk artist in Kent but, after moving to London for university, I realised that indie music was where my passion really lay. Since then, I've tried my hand at writing, performing and producing music in a number of different styles and am still learning with every new project I work on! ... more

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