Western Shore

from Willfully Human by The Last City

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I could've spent my whole life waiting on the sunrise
Eyes fixed on the Western horizon
I've been drawn to the blood in the water,
Led many a lamb to the slaughter
All's fair in love and holy war

I just never knew what to do
When violence felt like mercy
When blindness set me free
When questions felt like weakness
Oh, I've worshipped and left unclean

But if I fight you no one wins
Cause if I go down I'm taking you with me
No more white washing my sins
No more taking these secrets to my grave

Because I will break before I bend the truth

I grew up reading between the lines of absolute truth
Procrustean suicide at best
Bet my soul on Pascal's wager, ooo, I'm such a sucker for a savior
Anything that can save me from myself

Cause I still don't know what to do
When lying feels like mercy
When hiding feels like peace
When affection runs on whiskey
At least I chose my suffering

But if you judge me no one wins
Cause if I go down I'm taking you with me
No more white washing our sins
No more taking these secrets to our graves
You will break before I bend, the truth

God’s own son couldn’t escape our sins, who are we to try?
He who was without sin dropped the stone and still got crucified
Maybe the lesson is never question the firing line

You don't need a God for a sacrificial lamb

If I fight you no one wins
Cause if I go down I'm taking you with me
No more white washing my sins
No more taking these secrets to my grave
Because I will break before I bend the truth

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from Willfully Human, released September 24, 2021
Vocals - Adrien Palmer
Guitar - Adrien Palmer
Strings - Lizbet Palmer
Piano - Lizbet Palmer
Electric Bass - Lucas Reader
Drums - Kyle Harris

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The Last City Dallas, Texas

Adrien and Lizbet Palmer, and Lucas Reader, combine acoustic guitar, violin, keys, and bass for a blend of folk, rock, and acoustic pop.

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