...The Bloodier The Land

from This War Isn't Over Yet by Sobriety High

	/

lyrics

She's been sold a lie and holds it words close to her heart on the inside
That this country's men have died for more than what can be described
One nation of evasion, with fine words for those that got left behind
She salutes a flag because she became blind, being lead by the blind

The daughter of an army family doing their best to fight for what's right
Marching to the orders under the disguise of "it's our side or your demise."

On one brisk fateful morning, on their doorstep, a letter arrived
Feeling their hearts sink into their feet, they all read what was written inside:

To the family of Jeremy
We hardly regret to inform you
That your son hasn't survived
He lost his life dying for a cause
That is classified
And I'm sure it pains you to realize
He won't be coming home tonight
You'll see enclosed a package
And we hope the contents satisfy
Your aching heart and empty feeling inside
And our thanks for signing on the dotted line
And with that, we'll leave you high and dry
And disappear from your life
With this stolen heart from a family once alive

This family was once alive

She collapsed to her knees and held her breath hoping to end the bad dream
One deep breath, she screamed: he's not coming home.

credits

from This War Isn't Over Yet, released February 25, 2011

license

about

Sobriety High Boston, Massachusetts

We played 7 shows over 5 years.

contact / help

Contact Sobriety High

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Sobriety High, you may also like:

Death is Nothing to Us
by Fiddlehead

Boston band featuring members of Have Heart and Basement take their earnest, motivational post-hardcore to thrilling new heights. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 23, 2023
go to album
Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO
by Juliana Hatfield

It’s a match made in heaven: Juliana Hatfield tackles the classic ELO catalog on a road that leads to power pop bliss. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 18, 2023
go to album
So Serious
by TIFFY

Tender indie rock from Boston artist Tiffy, with pillowy synths and heavenly vocals. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 3, 2023
go to album
A Stranger That You Met Before
by A Day Without Love

A love letter to the DIY music scene. Bandcamp Album of the Day Oct 16, 2023
go to album
Never Be A Punching Bag for Nobody (Original Soundtrack)
by Naomi Yang

A soundtrack to a film that is both historical and autobiographical, Yang’s music here finds graceful beauty in slowly unfolding melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 4, 2023
go to album
Strange Mornings In the Garden
by The Loyal Seas

Ten original new songs from the legendary Tanya Donelly and collaborator Brian Sullivan to brighten your day like warm spring sunshine. Bandcamp New & Notable May 26, 2022
go to album
A Sky Record
by Damon & Naomi

The sound of three minds working on the same frequency. Bandcamp Album of the Day Aug 6, 2021
go to album