We Are The Dead

from Live Wires by King's Horses

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We are the dead is a tribute to the 100s of people who have lost their lives at sea throughout Hulls history.

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When i came back from the sea
laid to rest, this broken family tree
and as i asked on who's authority
this might oak, lost in mythology

oh come home
come home
come home
i had to get them home

buried deep on holy ground
this ship capsized, sunk and sentenced to drown
and as i laid salt furrowed in my brow
forming lines, one for every frown

oh come home
come home
come home
i had to get them home

bury me and my Baltic brothers
anchored crests names of jilted lovers
toughened hands paid the heavy price
oh i'll miss those city lights

women and children
sons and fathers
we are the dead
we are the dead

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from Live Wires, track released January 24, 2017
Matthew Barratt - Guitar and Vocals
Elliot Mann - Bass
Chris Arksey - Drums

Produced by Michael Jessop
Written by Matthew Barratt

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King's Horses Hull, UK

King’s Horses is the performing name of English Singer/Songwriter/ Bedroom-Producer Matt Barratt. Interchangeable between a solo artist and collective, Kings Horses unique and alternative-indie sound blends Intricate and intimate sounds with anxious, poetic and un-clichéd words.® ... more

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