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Calm Before The Storm

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My father used to work the seam
Far below the ground
Digging for the coal to melt the steel
But now he stands a lonely man
Idle and forlorn
Just like the iron wheels
That took him down

I can't stop my tears from falling
Falling down like rain
Your words of wisdom
Call to me
I hang my head in shame
We're living in the calm before the storm
We're living in the calm before the storm

He used to be the fisherman
Who sailed the mighty sea
Searching for the harvest from the deep
But now the fleets are rusting hulks
Anchored at the quay
Floating on a cold gray empty sea

I can't stop my tears from falling
Falling down like rain
Your words of wisdom
Call to me
I hang my head in shame
We're living in the calm before the storm
We're living in the calm before the storm

My father was a working man
He gave his life to me
His spirit reaches out through time
And guides my destiny

I can't stop my tears from falling
Falling down like rain
Your words of wisdom
Call to me
I hang my head in shame
We're living in the calm before the storm
We're living in the calm before the storm

We're living in the calm before the storm
We're living in the calm before the storm

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seven On Jun 05, 2002

747 (Strangers In the Night)

Princess Of The Night

The Eagle Has Landed

Wheels Of Steel

And The Bands Played On

My father used to work the seam
Far below the ground
Digging for the coal to melt the steel
But now he stands a lonely man
Idle and forlorn
Just like the iron wheels
That took him down

I can't stop my tears from falling
Falling down like rain
Your words of wisdom
Call to me
I hang my head in shame
We're living in the calm before the storm
We're living in the calm before the storm

He used to be the fisherman
Who sailed the mighty sea
Searching for the harvest from the deep
But now the fleets are rusting hulks
Anchored at the quay
Floating on a cold gray empty sea

I can't stop my tears from falling
Falling down like rain
Your words of wisdom
Call to me
I hang my head in shame
We're living in the calm before the storm
We're living in the calm before the storm

My father was a working man
He gave his life to me
His spirit reaches out through time
And guides my destiny

I can't stop my tears from falling
Falling down like rain
Your words of wisdom
Call to me
I hang my head in shame
We're living in the calm before the storm
We're living in the calm before the storm

We're living in the calm before the storm
We're living in the calm before the storm

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2002-06-05 07:05:07

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by skater-mat

19y ago

how has no cunt commented about this song yet? its so fuckin ridiculous how nobody appriciates classic metal any more. these are some fucking awesome bands and songs being forgotton to the likes of stupid emo/death metal. cunts

anyway this song is fuckin awesome. i think its about this guys father about to leave or pass away

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by Kingofstilport

2y ago

This song serves as a poignant tribute to the hardworking individuals of the past, highlighting the bittersweet nostalgia for a bygone era and the struggle to reconcile the present with the past. The song portrays family ties, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life's challenges, urging listeners to reflect on the legacy of their ancestors and find strength in the wisdom passed down through generations.

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