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Bread And Circuses

from Nothing Lasts Forever by Craig Hallen

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It’s almost summertime, but winter’s still here
The sound of birdsong, a pillow for my ears
But silence is strong, and seems to go nowhere
When we go outside, life steals us away
Like echoes in time, that gradually fade
We’ll stay inside, pretending it’s OK

If churches become a sanctuary for sinners
If cellophane screens just filter the winners
Maybe there’s no room outside for beginners

We suffer in our minds, stay cool and aloof
Believe our own crimes, without any proof
Conquered by wrong, masquerading as the truth
Tricks and lies rolling in, like waves through the air
Eroding great moments, once held so near
The message is vague, but the meaning is clear

Don’t wanna forget ‘bout having a purpose
While blindly living this bread and circus
As if nothing matters and everything else is worthless
Don’t wanna pretend living’s gonna hurt us
Beaten and blamed (shamed) by the unvirtuous
Fed and led by a lie in this bread and circus

– SOLO –

If churches become a sanctuary for sinners
If cellophane screens just filter the winners
Maybe we deserve to fall for conspiracy spinners

Don’t wanna forget ‘bout having a purpose
While blindly living this bread and circus
As if nothing matters and everything else is worthless
Don’t wanna pretend living’s gonna hurt us
Beaten and shamed by the unvirtuous
Fed and led by a lie in this bread and circus

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from Nothing Lasts Forever, released November 1, 2022
Written by Craig Hallen

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Craig Hallen Auckland, New Zealand

Craig Hallen is a singer/songwriter and piano player based in Auckland, NZ.
He has developed a writing style which is an amalgamation of several genres of music including rock, blues and easy listening. He freely admits he ‘writes from experience’ - drawing inspiration from everyday life, resulting in an eclectic mix of catchy, upbeat rock songs and laid back ballads. ... more

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