That's No Way To Let You Go
from Heirlooms by Dave Buker and the Historians
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Music by Dave Buker, Leanna Buker, Daniel Ita, Brogan Reilly, Joe Spurlock
Lyrics by Dave Buker
Lyrics by Dave Buker
lyrics
I remember how you’d look at me
Before the years of doubt and fear
And ours or theirs
Had brought us to our knees
Now I dream of who we used to be
Before some spell made me
A fool enough to set you free
And now I’m conjuring a ghost
Putting too much faith in the unknown
And that’s no way to let you go
Summoning your form from deep in the shadows
I remember when you said to me
The hardest part of a broken heart
Are the fits and starts with nothing guaranteed
Now I truly know just what that means
It might stop its bleeding
But who knows if it will beat
I think I can hear your voice
Hiding in the static of my broken radio
So maybe the truth is
That I don’t have a choice
I’m resigned to see your traits
inside the face of everyone I know
Before the years of doubt and fear
And ours or theirs
Had brought us to our knees
Now I dream of who we used to be
Before some spell made me
A fool enough to set you free
And now I’m conjuring a ghost
Putting too much faith in the unknown
And that’s no way to let you go
Summoning your form from deep in the shadows
I remember when you said to me
The hardest part of a broken heart
Are the fits and starts with nothing guaranteed
Now I truly know just what that means
It might stop its bleeding
But who knows if it will beat
I think I can hear your voice
Hiding in the static of my broken radio
So maybe the truth is
That I don’t have a choice
I’m resigned to see your traits
inside the face of everyone I know
credits
from Heirlooms,
released June 2, 2023
Dave Buker - vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboard, hand claps
Leanna Buker - vocals, hand claps
Daniel Ita - bass
Brogan Reilly - electric guitar, vocals, hand claps
Joe Spurlock - drums, percussion, hand claps
Dave Buker - vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboard, hand claps
Leanna Buker - vocals, 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
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Feb 2012
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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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