Man You Raised

Lyrics: Sam Barber Music: Sam Barber Producer: Carrie K [Sam's mom's voice mail]: Hey bud I haven't heard from you for a couple days I was really hoping to catch you before your show everybody is missing you but we're all so proud of you you know it's really hot here this week you're lucky enough to be missing out bailing hay Im sure your dad and grandpa would love to have your help anyway have a great show and please give me a call when you can I always love you more When days were bright and I was young You'd talk to me, say, "Hey, my son The world only gets colder as you age" Now so many nights have led me here Thinking 'bout the things I fear When will I finally get some ****ing rest? And just like whiskey going down My throat burns just to speak out loud Why cannot I not clear my own damn head? But I'm alright, I'm okay I will always be the man you raised I know it's hard on the darkest days But the moon could never steal your son away All my love is set in stone And if I die, you get my throne I'm sorry for the time I spent On my own in this trench I know it kills you that I am alone But the boys out here won't let me die And if it was my final night I'd talk to you until I could not speak Then with minutes left I'd crack a joke Tell you 'bout the songs I wrote And pray that they live long after my time But I'm alright, I'm okay I will always be the man you raised I know it's hard on the darkest days But the moon will never steal your son away All my love is set in stone And if I die, you get my throne 'Cause I'm alright, I'm okay I will always be the man you raised I know it's hard on the darkest days But the moon can never steal your son away All my love is set in stone And if I die, you get my throne Bass: Hank Compton Guitar: Sam Barber Recording: Maddie Harmon Mastering Engineer: Chris Athens Drums: Carrie K Mixing Engineer: Ryan Hewitt