Tower of Babel

from Men as Trees Walking by Ben White

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lyrics

Where will I be when the world needs my crown?
I'll be beaten, battered, broken down
By choices I've made and feelings I've had
And by thinking that I could make things not so bad

I remember when I thought love was so real
That it could make crooked roads straight and could heal
But that crooked road made me see I'm naive
And it raped me of everything I could believe

Though all along you were standing right here
I was looking for you like you had disappeared
Instead I found a god who's righteousness
Couldn't humble itself to find good in a wretch

Where were you young'un when death took your hand
You're still digging through trash cans and playing with sand
And making snow angels with ash in the street
From great cities and lovers you burned at your feet

You babble like a builder with dreams to the throne
If you can't speak more clearly then we must build alone
So pick up your hammer, take home your pride
I'll pick up this old bastard, his crown, and be fine

I watched the wind come strong as could be
It gathered my failures and took them from me
And I shut my eyes tight so I couldn't see
And I covered my ears so I can't hear them scream

credits

from Men as Trees Walking, track released August 25, 2023
Ben White: vocals, acoustic guitar
Tommy Cooper: pedal steel
Abraham Couch: bass guitar
Greg Perkins: electric guitar
Andy Simonds: B3 organ, wurlitzer
Dylon York: drums

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Ben White Gainesville, Florida

Ben White is a folk singer and songwriter who has been creating music for over a decade. His songwriting is heavily influenced by Appalachian music and old country storytelling. Through an honest and introspective approach to music, Ben creates inviting and engaging experiences for the listener. ... more

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