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Long Road In The Same Direction

from Giving Up The Dream by Ian Peacock

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The title for this track was inspired by Eugene Peterson's book of the same name. Using lots of observations and metaphors, the basic message is that life (and particularly the life of a follower of Jesus) is not always exciting and exhilarating, it's a long, narrow road. It requires perseverance and determination, even when things are tough. That doesn't mean it's not fulfilling, just not always dramatic.

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It's the fine rain that soaks you through
Its the small child who speaks the truth
It's the damp cold that chills your bones
It's the dim light that leads you home

It's the close call that makes you think you think
It's a small push beyond the brink
It's the last straw that breaks your back
It's the main cause of heart attack

It's the unexpected, unpretentious, unremarkable, relentless,
long road in the same direction
It's the persevering, unendearing, opposite of pioneering -
long road in the same direction

It's the slow fade to end the show
It's with small gains that we grow
It's the same nag that grinds you down
It's the sick joke to kills the clown

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from Giving Up The Dream, released August 26, 2017

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Ian Peacock Manchester, UK

Ian has played in bands for over 20 years, most notably headlining the UK Play stage at Leeds Carling Festival in 2000 with a former band, ‘Coasta’. He has written, produced and self released five albums: 'Life and After' (2009), 'The End of Faith' (2012) and 'This Time Tomorrow' (2014), 'Still Human' (2015), 'Ordinary People' (2016) in addition to several E.P's. ... more

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