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Standing in Relief

by Opie's Funeral

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Could I tell you a secret? I daily deal in deception and lies
Oh, I can never get any relief
And to be clear I was raised up right—"walk by faith and not by sight"—but I am on my own now can't you see

“Could I beg you for a smoke?” was a question I oft used to quote. Now here I sit in sullen self-restraint
Ain't it something, this path I chose? Move by instinct and follow my nose, so treat me like the lap dog that I am

Oh, it's so easy to make this right; look to the light; take my life off the line

I need something to hold on to — a steady lover; a creed or two — and, wavering, I’ll take my first real step
Not to sell myself short, I’m accustomed to pain: the bending of love and the breaking of faith. Oh, I could use a week spent in poor health

Oh, it’s not always easy to get it right; keep your sight; live your life out of a mystery

Someday soon I’ll sink again into the depression of my unmade bed: it holds me like an anxious mother’s wrap
And I'll tell you this: it's unnerving to see my shame growing stronger the more I achieve. Well, I have looked that gift horse in its mouth

Oh, it’s never easy to make it right, read the signs, look at your life: I would hate me! Well, that’s not right. Give it another try. I am full of surprise. This is not what I would have expected of life

All too often I try to hide from myself but shine a light and here I am, I'm standing in relief

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released October 18, 2018
Written by Caleb van der Leek
Recorded & Produced by Regan Luth at the SAE Institute in Vancouver
Guitar, Vocals, Piano — Caleb van der Leek
Violin — Regan Luth
Drums, Percussion & Bass — Taylor Pawsey

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Opie's Funeral Chilliwack, British Columbia

Project of Caleb van der Leek: singer-songwriter; teacher; husband; pilgrim

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