In the Long Run

from promo 2012 by Wavebreaker

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This is one of the songs we recently recorded in our practice space and at home. Recorded by Tom Hemminga and us. Mixed by Tom Hemminga.
This is a pretty honest representation of what Wavebreaker sounds like. Most (if not all) parts were recorded in one take. No cut&paste. No auto-tune. No beat detective. Just some rock & roll with a soul.

lyrics

IN THE LONG RUN

I played the game by all the rules
The other player wasn't fair
So the best man didn't win
I lost everything right there

You may choose to never shoot
but if you're being challenged
it's not always easy to keep sticking to your guns
There are times you don't reap what you sow
and so you wonder
if you'll reap the fruits of doing good
in the long run

Things were looking good for my new store
but a rumor spread around town
I ignored it and minded my own business
Now I'm forced to close the store down

You may choose to never shoot
but if you're being challenged
it's not always easy to keep sticking to your guns
There are times you don't reap what you sow
and so you wonder
if you'll reap the fruits of doing good
in the long run

Nothing is certain but death and taxes
While I'm living I'll pay what I should
I'm not sure if that goes for my neighbor
but I know his brand new car is looking good

You may choose to never shoot
but if you're being challenged
it's not always easy to keep sticking to your guns
There are times you don't reap what you sow
and so you wonder
if you'll reap the fruits of doing good
in the long run

credits

from promo 2012, released July 17, 2012
Jonathan Koning - bass
Jorrit Pruiksma - drums
Mario Kramer - vocals & acoustic guitar
Wieger Romkes - guitar
Yde Kuipers - tenor saxophone

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