Battle Cry (ft. Eleanor Forte)

This song means a little more to me than the others. I wrote it at a time where I was really struggling with some sin in my life. Eventually I reached a point where I was fed up. "Battle Cry" comes from my feelings as I cut ties with my old way of life and moved on to something better. I'm thankful to God for his mercy and grace, and I'm thankful to the other people in my life for their support.

As I was writing, it felt a lot like a "breakup song" to me, so I made use of some imagery and sounds related to texting. I also didn't use the old Sega Genesis drum samples and other FM instruments that I tend to use, but went with something a little more modern.

(Fun fact: I recorded the texting sounds with a laptop and USB mic, stuffed in the driver's seat of my car, because it was the quietest place in the house at the time lol)

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Lyrics

I didn't think you'd do it
The thought never even crossed my mind
You looked like who I needed
But I didn't know that's what I'd find
Ending something that's been going on so long
Takes more than I ever thought it would
But I've had enough of all the things you said
That didn't turn out true
That's it for me and you

Now I see
You're not who you seem to be
You tried to keep us both together
But your effort's all in vain
If there is anything
I have to say to you
You better hear it clearly
'Cause you're never gonna hear me again
From now on this is my battle cry
Goodbye

I found myself alone
A stranded passenger, no ticket home
No way out of this dungeon
Your poison lies trapped me inside your walls of stone
I'm finished listening to all your dirty lies
You should know that's all you've ever been
It's time to walk away
And I don’t care if you think that’s strange
At least one of us can change

That's enough!
I know I'm sounding rough
But rough is what I've gotta be
To ever get my point across
You've over-stayed your welcome
Now it's time to go
Time spent creating memories
Only left me at a loss
From now on this is my battle cry

You think I'll miss you?
You think I'll come back?
You think I'll make the same mistake again?
You better think twice
'Cause I'm not gonna be so nice
Ohhhh

Now I see
You're not who you seem to be
You tried to keep us both together
But your effort's all in vain
If there is anything
I have to say to you
You better hear it clearly
'Cause you're never gonna hear me again
From now on this is my battle cry
Goodbye