Kingdom Of Pride is a song that illustrates some of my internal battles over the past few years. Acknowledging my many failings and the flaws in my character despite always striving for better. Admitting that I'm not perfect but knowing there has only been one man in history who was.
lyrics
I look down and see the world through privileged eyes, privileged eyes
The plague that mars the ground below won't reach my height, reach my height
But the closer I look the less clearly I see
What an honest man's life is meant to be
I spend my time thinking about what I have not, what I've not
Rather than modelling contentment with what I have, what I've got
But the more fiercely I strive the more certain I'll fall short
And the further I am from the joy I sought
An innate pride has always been with me
But the flaw I find just cannot let me be
When we're living fine we think we've got it right
But our hearts will tell us something different
Since the fall of man only one prevails
credits
from Marvelled Tales,
released February 17, 2015
Produced by Garry Ferrier
Song written by Garry Ferrier
Recorded by Garry Ferrier between January - May 2013 at Lofi Studios
Mixed by Iain Hutchison
Mastered by Iain Hutchison at Glo-worm Recording
Vocals and guitars by Garry Ferrier
Trumpet by Alex Sharples
Trombone by Alister More
Bass by Gus Stirrat
Drums by Mark Scobbie
Artwork by Luke Angus
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