I'm swimming to survive in an ocean of fear
Why wait for my fate, pray the water to clear
I try to reach the air but the waves pull me down
Accept sweet abyss, let all the pain drown
I know nothings gonna give
I gotta be strong and I've gotta be quick
My back's to the wall, here I stand ten feet tall
My back's to the wall, here I am, here I stand
Cold killers in the night, gold diggers in the day
Sell your brother for a dime, sell your mother for a lay
Slick suits, handshakes, fake smile, hot shot
Slit my throat without a care, rob my grave without a thought
I know I'm on my own
I gotta grind away 'till I get to the bone
My back's to the wall, here I stand ten feet tall
My back's to the wall, here I am, here I stand
First they lure you with their words, promises of wealth and fame
Break your back & shut your mouth, day to day of just the same
I don't know what's next, evil schemes and new games
They'll crucify me to avoid an ounce of blame
I know somethings gotta give
I gotta be tough if I want to live
My back's to the wall, here I stand ten feet tall
My back's to the wall
My back's to the wall, here I stand ten feet tall
My back's to the wall, here I am, here I stand
credits
from Mother Man,
released March 1, 2024
Written, arranged, and performed by Cisco Kid
Drums and percussion by Marc Martinka
Bass by Marty Connolly
Guitar by Brian Swed and Jojo Gustafson
Lead vocals by Addi Twigg
Backing vocals by Katy Cotten and Sarah Siplak
Produced by Marc Martinka
Recorded and mixed by Brian Swed
Mastered by Nate Campisi at Mr. Smalls Recording Studio
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