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Broke In Two (2019)
Concept album about the balance of Light and Dark.
“We are One, Broke In Two. Out in this strange place, who are You?
Tracks (click for info/lyrics)
Morning Train
"Morning Train", an uplifting song of spirit, strength and community, is the first single from the Broke In Two album. Written by Tyler Grant, guitarist for Grant Farm, the track leans on the Funk side of the band's self-described Cosmic Americana sound, and features a catchy call-and-response chorus. Solid drums and bass by Sean "Magic" Macaulay and Adrian "ACE" Engfer hold down Grant's lead guitar lines with the percussive Clavinet of Kevin "Money" McHugh tying the whole train together. Leave your fears behind. Only Love can fire the engine.
Lyrics
It's Time To Take That Ride
Now Don't You Want To Go
There's Plenty Of Room Inside
Wheels Are Rolling Slow
Now Don't You Want To Go
Ain't Got No Time To Spare
Makin' Stops Across The Nation
Don't Cost A Dime To Share
Got No Time To Spare
And It Sure Ain't No Vacation
Chorus:
On That Morning Train
You Will See The Light Of Day
Gonna Carry Us Aways
Holy Rollin' All The Way
Right On Track, There's No Looking Back
No Way
It's Time To Take That Ride
Now Don't You Want To Go
There's Plenty Of Room Inside
Wheels Are Rolling Slow
Now Don't You Want To Go
Just Leave Your Fears Behind
Only Love Can Fire The Engine
Cast Away Your Pride
All These Friends Inside
Are In Need Of Your Attention
-Chorus-
Golden Charioteer
Golden Charioteer sets up the album with a drone and chant harkening the weary Travelers to embark on their journey.
lyrics
There’s smoke in the dawn
The flame rages on
We’re not alone
Golden Rider guide us home
We’ve a long ways to go
Now we behold
Divine, eternal home
Where the broken are made whole
So into the night we go
To be the instruments of hope
Arjuna The Believer
A study on faith and the balance of Light and Dark by drummer Sean Macaulay. In the Baghavad Gita, Arjuna is witness to a divine act, therefore he believes. We all have personal experiences which can reveal the divine. The Wanderer and the Innocent One, Archetypal characters introduced on Grant Farm’s previous album, Kiss The Ground, are referenced here via their journeys toward the light. Later in the album, Nester faces the darkness head-on. What will become of Nester the condemned?
lyrics
So Glad You Could Make It And Welcome To The Show
You Don't Have To Worry You're Right On Time, Right On Time
Step Into The Shelter And Away From The Cold
Listen To The Stories Make 'Em Yours I'll Make Em Mine
First There Was A Wanderer As The Story Goes
There In The Dark Forest What He Saw, No One Knows
Came Into The Glory For Everybody Else
I Was There To See It When He Found The Tree, He Found Himself
Fast On Our Heels Is The King In His Delight
Curse His Drunken Heart When The Morning Comes, He Makes Us Fly
Deeper In The Forest Where Monsters Come Alive
There We Lost The Innocent And Then We Learned Just How To Cry
Mama Came And Saw Me In My Dream Last Night
Told Us Not To Worry That We're All God, And It's Alright
So Here We Are In Mourning But We Are Not Alone
Remember What She Told Us And Now It's Time To Go
So I Believe Give Into The Song
I Believe When Everything Goes Wrong
I Believe My Heart Is Open Wide
This Love Is Ocean-Size
Chorus:
Oh, You Know It's Just A Matter Of Time Until It's Right Again
Although The Angels Weep Through The Night
When The Darkness Makes It Way Back In To Our Lives Again
I'll Be There To Keep The Fire Bright
Like Waves On The Ocean In The Seas Of My Delight
Therein Lies The Freedom In The Crashing Waves And Rolling Tides
Find The End Of Earth As Far As It May Go
And Then We'll Cast Our Ships And Sail Away To Lands Unknown
Away From The Perils Across This Big Blue Open Sky
There I'll See My Baby When I Think Of Love I See Her Eyes
So If You're Full Of Fear Remember The Opposite Is Faith
Here I Am To Say That I Believe
-Chorus-
We'll Ride Through The Night Give Into The Vision
We're Going To Make Our Way Home
When It Feels Like A Fight And Everything Is Broken
Don't Forget That You Are Not Alone
Don't Forget That You Are Not Alone
I Believe
Forward On
A discussion of the Dark Night of the Soul from the perspective of a traveling musician, written by Adrian Engfer. We trod on through obstacles and foul weather, far from our loved ones left behind. The search for fulfillment of our goals is a constant battle with the forces that interfere. Our goals may differ, but the human element of struggle is constant. We are in search of a song, a dream, a place to rest, a safe route home. Soldier on boys, tie those bootstraps tight.
Lyrics
I'll Find My Way
On This Long Dirt Road
Where The Sun Don't Shine
No Flowers Grow
In The Hazy Morning Sun Birds Cry In The Wind
Singing Their Songs And They Will Provide
As A Fire Burns Far Away
And The Day Threatens To Begin
If I Had A Choice I'd Be High Above
With My Sweetheart And A Glass Of Wine
Swinging Softly Beneath The Stars
Heart In Hand One To Love
I'll Find My Way
On This Dusty Trail
No Hand To Hold
Keepin' Close To The Rail
Well There's Barely Enough Time And It's Safe To Say
We'll Be Running Late
But The Best Things In Life
Come To Those, Those Who Wait
So I'll Soldier On Tie The Bootstraps Tight
Surround My Self With Some Real Good Friends
Who Will Help Me Through And Find The Way
On This Long Dark Summer Night
Because Every Now And Then I Crash And Burn
I Dive Deep Into The Flames
I Lose Myself And All That I Hold Dear
I Sit Back And Wonder Why Did I Drive This Distance Between Us Babe
Forward On
Til The Break Of Day
Might Lose My Mind
Who's To Say?
River Styx
The voice of God assures a Father & Son, who discuss the impending journey across River Styx in this masterpiece by Sean “Magic” Macaulay. Don’t you cry, It was just yesterday that you were in the clouds.
Lyrics
Holy Spirit:
Don't You Cry, My Baby, Don't You Cry
It Was Just Yesterday, You Were In The Clouds
Don't You Cry My Babies, Don't You Cry
It Will Be Soon Again That You'll Be In The Clouds
Father:
Help Me Son, Get Me Down There By The River
So I Can Lay My Body Down
I Miss So Much All My Brothers And My Sisters
I Wanna See The Golden Town
Son:
Listen Pa, I'll Help You Ever After
I Don't Think Your Time Is Now
You Gotta Put One Foot In Front Of The Other
Before Your Spirit Wears That Crown
Father:
Oh Boy You Don't Know How It Feels
When Body Pines Away
Know That I'll Miss You Son
We'll Meet Again One Fine Day
Son:
Well I Know Nothing Lasts Forever
But You Don't Have To Give Up This Night
You Told Me Once When I Was Just A Babe
Nothing Comes Without A Fight
Father:
Listen Son, I'll Love You Ever After
I just Know My Time Is Now
River Styx Is Calling Me To Join
The Only Question Now Is How
Son:
Oh Pa You Don't Know How It Feels
Watching You Pine Away
Give It Just One More Try
So I Can See You Here Today
Father:
Well Everyone, From Heroes To The Villains
Have To Cross The River Wide
Soaked In Sin, Or Graced With God's Good Glory
No One Makes It Past This Line
And After All, There's Faith In This Baptism
To Start Again And Drink The Wine
There's Nothing Wrong With Giving You The Torch My Son
And Letting Go Of Breath And Time
Letting Go Of Breath And Time
Son:
Oh God, Tell Me Why
All That I Love Has To Die
Oh God, Tell Me Why
All That I Love Has To Die
Holy Spirit:
Well The Answer's As Old As The Question
Ain't No Use To Wonder Why
You Bought In When You Stepped Out Of The Garden
And So It Goes Till The Day You Fly
It Might Seem Like The Storm Of The Century
But You're Not Alone On The Other Side
When You Swim In The River Of Mystery
From Every Death Comes New Life...
So Don't You Cry, My Babies Don't You Cry
It Was Just Yesterday, You Were In The Clouds
Don't You Cry My Babies Don't You Cry
It'll Be Soon Again That You'll Be In The Clouds....
Nester
Nester awaits his meeting with the Monarch King and certain execution to follow. Having accepted his fate, he hopes to face his circumstance with dignity and grace. Yet there is a glimmer of hope in the heart of Nester as he sings "If you believe in miracles, then help me to my feet..." Perhaps it's never too late to be saved, even in the darkest of times. -Sean Macaulay
Lyrics
Ain't No Way Around It King Is On His Way
No Two Ways About It Someone's Gonna Pay
When I See His Eyes Try Not To Look Away
Though My Easy Life Is Gone With Yesterday
King Is Coming On His Way
King Is Coming On His Way
Gallows Rope Is Trusted Hangman Has My Name
Now That I Am Busted There's No one Left To Blame
So When I Say Goodbye I'll Be Looking For Your Face
I'll See You In The Sky And That Other Place
King Is Coming On His Way
King Is Coming On His Way
I Don't Know What To Make Of This
I Don’t Know What To Do
Not Too Sure Where To Go With This Mess
But I Know That I'm Lost Without You
I Know That I'm Lost Without You
King Is Coming, King Is Coming, On His Way
King Is Coming, King Is Coming, On His Way
If You Believe In Miracles
Then Help Me To My Feet
We Can Walk Together Til' The Morning Comes
We Can Watch The Mountain From The Moonlight In The Street
Then We'll Be Together Til' The Hangman
He Comes To Take Me Away
I Don't Know What To Make Of This
I Don’t Know What To Do
Not Too Sure Where To Go With This Mess
But I Know That I'm Lost Without You
La Da Da, La Da Da, La Da Da
La Da Da, La Da Da
La Da Da, La Da Da, La Da Da
But I Know That I'm Lost Without You
I Know That I'm Lost Without You
I Know That I'm Lost Without You
Love and Pain
An acknowledgment of the Grace of Woman, from the perspective of a man who is really trying says songwriter Tyler Grant.
Lyrics
I Ain't Misbehaving
But The Bad Luck Follows Me
There's A Time For Praying
And A Time To Just Let It Be
And Then There's Woman
With A Grace None Can Explain
She Sees The Light I Just Can't See
She Is The Love And I Am The Pain
She Is The Love And I Am The Pain
She Is The Love And I Am The Pain
No I Ain't The Smartest
But I Know My Place In Time
I Try My Hardest
Just To Keep My Poor Self In Line
And Then There's Woman
For Whom Doin' Right Comes Naturally
She Shines A Light I Still Can't See
She Is The Love And I Am The Pain
Tumbleweed
A love song written by Adrian Engfer
Lyrics
Messed Up And Broken From This Life On The Road
Worn Out And Dirty Broken Down On The Shoulder Missing Home
After All This Blood, Sweat And Tears Ain't Got Much To Show
You Light A New Fire Within And The Breeze, And The Breeze It Does Blow
Like A Tumbleweed A Rollin' You Landed In Front Of Me
Knew Just What You Wanted Didn't Make It A Mystery
One Way Or Another I'll Provide All We Need
Work Hard For You Day And Night Build The Row, Plant The Seed
Cause This Can't Last Forever Unless We Believe
You Are My One And Only Tumbleweed
No One Said It Would Be Easy Sho' Ain't That Hard
Loving You Ought To Be The Easiest Thing To Do
Loving You Ought To Be The Easiest Thing To Do
And As We Wander Down This Winding Road We Walk Hand In Hand
Might Stumble, Trip Or Fall Just Know I'm Your Man
On This One Way Road To Glory Outside And Within
All We Gotta Do Is Love Each Other And We'll Reach That Promised Land
Let's Make This Last Forever Darling Honey Please
You Are My One And Only Tumbleweed
No One Said It Would Be Easy Sho' Ain't That Hard
Loving You Ought To Be The Easiest Thing To Do
No One Said It Would Be Easy Sho' Ain't That Hard
Loving You Ought To Be The Easiest Thing To Do
Loving You Ought To Be The Easiest Thing To Do
Life of Riley
The Rebel Archetype lives the “Life of Riley”. He wanders from home to find his own way, & is surprised to find others just like him-his Tribe.
Dedicated to Scotty Stoughton, founder of WinterWonderGrass Festival - Tyler Grant
lyrics
Oh Riley, Oh Riley
Oh Riley What Have You Done?
I Wandered Away From My Home And I Found A Sunny Place
Where I Can Live As I Please And I Saw The Others There
I Saw The Others Yes I Saw The Others Just Like Me
Oh Riley Oh Riley
Oh Riley What Will You Do?
I'll Build Me A Stage And I'll Invite My New Friends To Play
As One We'll Create A Brand New Song And We'll Help The Others There
We'll Help The Others Yes We'll Help The Others Sing Along
Oh Riley Oh Riley
Oh Riley Where Are You Now?
I'm Still Wandering Afar Still Playing My Guitar
And Livin' As I Please And I See The Others There
I See The Others Yes I See The Others Just Like Me
Salmon Song
A song of wisdom sung from the other side. As we navigate the never ending flowing of water in this life, it is the ones that have gone before us, who offer the best advice. -Sean Macaulay
lyrics
I'll Be Waiting By The Salt And The Sea Where The Sand Meets The Breeze
Oh Love It Only Seems Right To Meet You Here
I'll Be Coming In The Form Of The Free A Long Melody
As You Make Your Way To The Waters Of The Stream
And If I'm Gone Before We Can Meet And You're Swimming Alone Upstream
Hear These Words
As You Make Your Way Through The Frights Of The Stream The Bears That Cry And Scream
Remember To Be Kind And To Breathe
Give A Little Hope For The Lost And Found Shine Your Light My Love
It Comes In Waves Now, Lonely Child But You Can Never Give Enough
Up The Mighty River That Is Where I'll Wait With Open Arms
We Are Gonna See A Better Day
Know That I Am With You Even When It Seems That I Am Far
We Are Gonna Meet Again One Day
When You're Swimming Through The Foam Of The Steep
And All You Can Do Is Weep You Don't Have To Be Right All The Time
And When It's Time For You To Teach Remember Me
As You Make Your Way To The Waters Of the Sea
Give A Little Hope For The Lost And Found Shine Your Light My Love
It Comes In Waves Now, Lonely Child But You Can Never Give Enough
Up The Mighty River That Is Where I'll Wait With Open Arms
We Are Gonna See A Better Day
Know That I Am With You Even When It Seems That I Am Far
We Are Gonna Meet Again One Day
I'll Be Waiting By The Salt And The Sea
Where The Sand Meets The Breeze
Oh Love It Only Seems Right
Broke In Two
“We are One, Broke In Two. Out in the strange place, who are You?” The title track written by Adrian Engfer details the Light and Dark sides of life and in particular how to navigate impending Death. Within the Bhagavad Gita are guidelines on how to transcend this life and discusses the possibility of reincarnation and cycles of life as ways to learn and grow.
Another main theme discussed in the Bhagavad Gita and other texts is the interconnectedness and Unity of all things which can be an empowering energy to tap into when faced with challenges in life. “We are all part of the same stream”
“The peace of God is with them whose mind and soul are in harmony, who are free from desire and wrath, who know their own soul.” -Bhagavad Gita
lyrics
We Are One Broke In Two
Out In This Strange Place Who Are You?
Search Within Learn To Live Without
Have You Heard The Truth Calling Out For You?
Just As A Leaf Shows Signs Of Abuse
Our Thoughts Lead Us Towards How To Misuse
This Gift Of Life, Which We Are To Lose
Burrow Deep Within Find The Roots
Seek The Source Between Pleasure And Pain
Just Don't Forget It's All Part Of The Game
To Wear You Out, Make You Blind Again
These Bodies Will Pass, There Is No End
Take A Step On A Path To Bliss
No Effort Is Lost No Obstacles Exist
What Did You Expect?
The Man Of Steady Intellect
Will Cast Off All Desire
And Spring Forth With The Karma And Inspire
To Go Deep Within Your Mind
Unity And Strength You'll Find
To Give Meaning To This Dream
We Are All Part Of The Same Stream
What Did You Expect?
The Man Of Steady Intellect
Will Cast Off All Desire
And Spring Forth With The Karma And Inspire
Then We'll See Each Other In The Great Divine
No More To Suffer, Have To Run And Hide
Sink Or Swim, Fight Or Die
We'll Be Set Free
We Are One Broke In Two
Out In This Strange Place Who Are You?