Streets Of Gold

by Laura K. Balke

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lyrics

Sometimes I make a little money
Enough so I can eat
Sometimes I make a little more
To afford this space and heat
I try not to forget about the days
When I couldn't breath
The most terrifying thing I've ever seen
Was all my life laid out in front of me

Who's to say in the dark
We're not walking on streets of gold
Who's to say that these hearts
Aren't the best in this whole world
Outcast by a love that's bigger than
Our flesh and blood

If you lose faith in humanity
Cast yourself out and see what pulls you back
I found so many sisters and brothers that
I didn't know I had
Surround yourself with what you fear
You'll see it's not half bad
It too the darkest of nights
To look inside and find a light

Who's to say in the dark
We're not walking on streets of gold
Who's to say that these hearts
Aren't the best in this whole world
Outcast by a love that's bigger than
Our flesh and blood

credits

released July 9, 2012
Written by Laura K. Balke

LKB: Guitar, Vocals, Casiotone.
Zachary Walter Jetter: Drums, Bells, Bass Guitar, Kee Bass
Recorded and mixed by Wes Deboy
Produced by Laura K. Balke and Wes Deboy

Thanks for the food, shelter, support, and hope.

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Laura K. Balke Indianapolis, Indiana

I love winners when they cry, losers when they try, music when it's good, and life

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Ghouls

Oct 2023
Contrite

Aug 2023
Wichita

Apr 2022
Streets Of Gold

Jul 2012
Old Friend

Feb 2012
Rumors & Legends

Nov 2011
Souvenirs

Apr 2009
Leaving Home

Dec 2007

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