Recorded 2008 & 2011 in a hotel room in Charlotte, NC. Background vocals recorded at Aaron's house, 2/2011.
lyrics
you held us in your hands
with all your power
so steady on your land
and it was ours
who knew we'd be as fine as the sand
of an island
we never felt it
ourselves slipping
but you were more than mine
you were everybody's
a little drunk on power's wine
denied your duty
and when you fell off of your pedestal
no one came running
no one forgiving
it's like a dying art, I guess
it's like a dying art, I guess
it's like a dying art, I guess
when they dragged you off in cuffs
all alone and shaking
I thought that you were tough
did God forsake you?
"Lord, please get him out!"
I prayed and prayed for mercy
but I heard nothing, no
no, I felt nothing
and I called on all your friends
the ones who loved you
but the burden of your sins
too strong to budge them
and you came out the end of their gauntlet
broken, stripped and sunken,
unforgiven
it's like a dying art, I guess
it's like a dying art, I guess
it's like a dying art, I guess
credits
from A Dying Art (EP),
released February 21, 2011
Vocals, baritone ukulele - Aaron Robinson
Recorded by Aaron in room 632 of the Hyatt Place hotel room (Charlotte/City Park) in Charlotte, NC, November 2008. Background vocals recorded at Aaron's house in Old Hickory, TN in February 2011.
Kyle's a brilliant writer, vocalist, and techie producer-type. A rare combo. And this great range is on display on Real Blasty. And you may not realize it, but his songs are all over TV. Get it! Aaron Robinson
David Shultz is a dear friend and a world-class songwriter. "Hide Me" has all the wistful Tom Petty pop flavor that you've been missing, and that's not all. This man can turn a phrase. Pick it up! Aaron Robinson
What a great feeling I have with this album; Love the voices and all the sounds, the production is osom, I hope you enjoy this music as much as I do! Roberto Ramírez Mendoza