Delta Spirit — Hold My End Up
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The sun fell, another night began.
Shots rang out, all the people ran.
Confident in our innocence.
Promises out in the wilderness.
I know, I said, I would,
I know, I said, I would.
The martyred sons of a forgotten fit.
Bend a knee for your favorite.
So foolish in their innocence.
Promises out in the wilderness.
I know, I said, I would,
I know, I said, I would.
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
It's not too late to turn your back on them.
What kind of friend would lead you to your death?
Don't be foolish in your innocence.
Break the promise in the wilderness.
I know, you said, you would,
I know, you said, you would,
I know
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
I know, you said, you would,
I know, you said, you would...
Shots rang out, all the people ran.
Confident in our innocence.
Promises out in the wilderness.
I know, I said, I would,
I know, I said, I would.
The martyred sons of a forgotten fit.
Bend a knee for your favorite.
So foolish in their innocence.
Promises out in the wilderness.
I know, I said, I would,
I know, I said, I would.
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
It's not too late to turn your back on them.
What kind of friend would lead you to your death?
Don't be foolish in your innocence.
Break the promise in the wilderness.
I know, you said, you would,
I know, you said, you would,
I know
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
I know, you said, you would,
I know, you said, you would...
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this is Mellow ?
c'mon
quintana wrote:
Well done quintana! This song spurred my purchasing of their albums a few years back. I especially love this song.
This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.
Well done quintana! This song spurred my purchasing of their albums a few years back. I especially love this song.
justin4kick wrote:
Yes, an initial TWoD aroma with a strong BR aftertaste. A pretty tasty cocktail.
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
Yes, an initial TWoD aroma with a strong BR aftertaste. A pretty tasty cocktail.
Sounds a lot like the Alarma circa 1988
I think this would hit the spot with all you War on Drugs enthusiasts.
The wildness struggling to break out in this song is appealing.
wow. i really, really like this. first listen.
We hired them to play our craft beer and music festival a few years back, they were excellent live. One of those "under the radar" type bands with big talent.
justin4kick wrote:
Not after the first minute.
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
Not after the first minute.
ramsay wrote:
WFMU is much better plays great stuff.
kingart wrote:
the Drugs predate this. Lost in the Dream, their 3rd album, came out in 2014. Same year as this.
A War on Drugs b4 there was a War on Drugs.
the Drugs predate this. Lost in the Dream, their 3rd album, came out in 2014. Same year as this.
justin4kick wrote:
The war on drugs on drugs
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
The war on drugs on drugs
ramsay wrote:
Thanks for the link, this version is really good!
Thanks for the link, this version is really good!
God, this is just such a sneaky-good band.
Delta Rebellion
maggierob wrote:
Exactly.
Hold your end up by writing some lyrics.
Exactly.
I like the music, and like several others have said, it's similar in sound to The War on Drugs (or actually the other way around, since this came before that), and I like the build-up in the song ... but there could've been so much more rather than simply repeating "Hold my end up" ... just got annoying at one point. So I can only give the song a 5, while being open to hearing more from them.
quintana wrote:
A nine for me.
My only song suggestion that ever got accepted.
Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
A nine for me.
justin4kick wrote:
Boxer Rebellion on war on Drugs
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
Boxer Rebellion on war on Drugs
quintana wrote:
Great song, thanks. Pretty awesome acoustic version here from 2014: Delta Sprit - WFUV session
This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.
Great song, thanks. Pretty awesome acoustic version here from 2014: Delta Sprit - WFUV session
this gets better and better everytime I hear it.
(a bit of U2 and a touch of Coldplay, but decently darker)
(a bit of U2 and a touch of Coldplay, but decently darker)
This song sticks with me long after it ends. Great tune.
This tune is deeply dark and yet so beautiful....
They don’t seem to like their drummer very much. Way back in the mix.
Love the atmosphere created here! Reminiscent of a less direct "War on Drugs".
Good suggestion...I really enjoy it. I've suggested several songs with none being accepted...I gave up suggesting music...but I still LOVE RP quintana wrote:
My only song suggestion that ever got accepted.
Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
quintana wrote:
I just rated it a 7 out of the gate. Got my attention right away with the lovely 'atmospherics'. Terrific build late song; this song inhabits its own sonic space. There is a earnest quality to the song of the kind that provides a great antidote to the current weary cynicism that surrounds us.
quintana: Thanks for suggesting. Be patient, I expect the following for this song build.
My only song suggestion that ever got accepted.
Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
I just rated it a 7 out of the gate. Got my attention right away with the lovely 'atmospherics'. Terrific build late song; this song inhabits its own sonic space. There is a earnest quality to the song of the kind that provides a great antidote to the current weary cynicism that surrounds us.
quintana: Thanks for suggesting. Be patient, I expect the following for this song build.
I'm a peaceful chap, but this song builds so well, it turns me into a Tasmanian Devil and makes me want bounce about the room. Love the passion in his voice.
quintana wrote:
Thanks friend. It's in safe hands here.
This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.
Thanks friend. It's in safe hands here.
My only song suggestion that ever got accepted.
Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
This is really good!
What great radio
rate 8 This is brilliant. Love the way it builds, and the intent in his voice. Sounds very genuine. The howls of a heavily betrayed man. Nicely done.
Another great discovery. 7 straight from the box on first listen. I might even slip it an 8. Thanks again, RP.
I know, we said, we should
But what kind of friends will bring you to your death ?
But what kind of friends will bring you to your death ?
I like.
tmorse631 wrote:
They don't know. They can't see. Are you one of them?
Don't gain the world and lose your soul.
They don't know. They can't see. Are you one of them?
Don't gain the world and lose your soul.
Ehhh... not my thing. Overdramatic indie-rock that's light on melody and musicianship. Plus, the drums are annoying. Use some hi-hats.
Oh we love this in Manchester UK. Great track. Thank you RP 
Hold your head up, whoa-o
justin4kick wrote:
That's exactly who I thought it was until I looked!
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
That's exactly who I thought it was until I looked!
Yep, I'm voting thumbs up.
Dramatic without being overwrought.
Dramatic without being overwrought.
Thought is was Roadkill Ghost Choir at first. Me likey
Please, drop it and walk away already!
maggierob wrote:
Hold your end up by writing some lyrics.
I hear some Boxer too with an outro sounding of Paul McCartney.. quite nice justin4kick wrote:
with an outro sounding of Paul McCartney.. quite nice justin4kick wrote:Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
Hold your end up by writing some lyrics.
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
quintana wrote:
THANKS!
This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.
THANKS!
LOVE IT
This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.
Nice. Creative stuff.
strous wrote:
You beat me to it… although, I still prefer The Boxer Rebellion.
Sounds like Boxer Rebellion. Nice song
You beat me to it… although, I still prefer The Boxer Rebellion.
There is definitely something here that is reminiscent of the breakthrough power and presence of early U2.
That's a compliment by the way!
More Delta Spirit please BillG.
That's a compliment by the way!
More Delta Spirit please BillG.
Sounds like Boxer Rebellion. Nice song
A War on Drugs b4 there was a War on Drugs.
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
Knew it reminded me of something... you nailed it