Cruelty
from Heirlooms by Dave Buker and the Historians
about
Music by Dave Buker, Leanna Buker, Daniel Ita, Brogan Reilly, Joe Spurlock
Lyrics by Dave Buker
Lyrics by Dave Buker
lyrics
If I’m being honest
It’s hard to be impressed
When you’re tangled in my bones
Convinced we’re better off alone
Always holding back
Waiting for what you thought you had
Before every stepping stone
Proved we’re better off alone
Who are you lying to?
What are you trying to to prove?
When there’s no one better than you
At ignoring your cruelty
Staring into the void
After the fire a still small voice
Crying out a sirens song
Convincing you to scream along
Always holding back
Waiting for what you thought you had
Before every stepping stone
Proved we’re better off alone
It’s hard to be impressed
When you’re tangled in my bones
Convinced we’re better off alone
Always holding back
Waiting for what you thought you had
Before every stepping stone
Proved we’re better off alone
Who are you lying to?
What are you trying to to prove?
When there’s no one better than you
At ignoring your cruelty
Staring into the void
After the fire a still small voice
Crying out a sirens song
Convincing you to scream along
Always holding back
Waiting for what you thought you had
Before every stepping stone
Proved we’re better off alone
credits
from Heirlooms,
released June 2, 2023
Dave Buker - vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, keyboard, hand claps
Leanna Buker - vocals, keyboard, piano, hand claps
Daniel Ita - bass
Brogan Reilly - electric guitar, vocals, hand claps
Joe Spurlock - drums, percussion, hand claps
Dave Buker - vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, keyboard, hand claps
Leanna Buker - vocals, keyboard, piano, hand claps
Daniel Ita - bass
Brogan Reilly - electric guitar, vocals, hand claps
Joe Spurlock - drums, percussion, hand claps
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Dave Buker and the Historians Columbus, Ohio
Based in Columbus, OH, Dave Buker and the Historians have been spreading their brand of Americana since 2010. As was true for many musicians, the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the band’s momentum, and they chose to focus on writing and recording new music. The result is Heirlooms, the band’s first album of original music since 2019’s It Moves in the Dark. ... more
discography
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Feb 2012
contact / help
Dave Buker and the Historians recommends:
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Dave's other project with longtime collaborator, Tyler Theofilos.
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A project by Tyler Theofilos, a longtime friend and collaborator of mine (Dave). Together we comprise a duo called the Depths. Enjoy.
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The Good Life
by Paul ValdiviezBefore joining us on keyboard, Paul released a fantastic solo album. He continues to work on solo material.
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