During World War I, troops in the trenches would sometimes stop fighting during breakfast to let each other eat their breakfast in peace. I like the concept in that it sort of shows that people don't really want to be fighting each other, but someone has to take a brave (or stupid) leap of faith to overcome that dynamic. it takes place in several different settings where someone's really got to just stick their neck out and be the good guy at some degree of risk.
lyrics
well they backed him in a corner
he was scared cause they were pissed
just him and all them fists slapping in the dark
and the doctors were redundant
cause he already knew that just like me or you
he had to hold on one more night
boy you've gotta walk like a fool through that line of fire
between the cold dark ground and the morning star
don't be the sorry soul who breaks the truce
better to be dead and gone and tried and true
at the pastor's play at christmas he spoke those lonely lines
just him and all those eyes watching from the dark
and the critics, lord forgive them, they know not what they done
tied his mouth up shut
ain't never gonna speak up
well he hung his head and wept when he heard the back door slam
just him and both his hands
and everything they'd done
there's no angry silent night the morning cannot cure
at breakfast he was sure he would win her back again
credits
from Breakfast Truce,
released July 14, 2012
Will McKindley Ward - lead guitar, harmony vocals
Letitia VanSant - rhythm guitar, vocals
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what a beautiful voice with a fine blue shade, so clear. brings my inner strings in resonance. whatch her with darlingside on youtube "sweet and low", wonderful music made by wonderful people, thank You! Stefan Lorenz
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Such a nice voice, melodies, and most importantly lyrics, which are unique and personal. Overall affect: Soothing. Just the sort of songs I like. ollie lee