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Sold For Fire

from neighborpoem by Hugh Trimble

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A sweeping battlefield confession, honoring an ancient theme in a modern voice. "Sold for Fire" was recorded in Chicago, IL, and will be featured on Hugh's newest EP, coming January 2012.

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Evening snow gave to the fallen
Sleep below nameless the calling
Mother knows rest of the Golden
Idol goes west to his burning home

Morning cold breaks like the weeping
Lover chose last for the leaving
Army told honor is keeping
Father's soul high on his bleeding throne

Oh lady I sold thee for fire

Mistress grows roses for Abel
Gone alone last to the table
Sons of Rome long for the day they'll
Call their own blameless and ever whole

Sister sows seeds of desire
Picture shows needs to the buyers
Mister holds promise of liars
Flag unfolds lovers for hire pose

Oh lady I sold thee for fire

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from neighborpoem, track released January 1, 2012
Written and performed by Hugh Trimble, featuring Theo Koran (percussion), and Andrew Brown (vox). Recorded by Theo Koran, mastered by Mike Usrey.

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Hugh Trimble Nashville, Tennessee

Hugh Trimble is a folk songwriter and storyteller based in Nashville, Tennessee. Born in Eastern Europe to American journalists, his career as a musician began as a New York City busker. His style has driven comparisons to the folk heavyweights of the 60s, but critics have lauded a voice that reinvents (rather than recalls) the genre. Hugh goes electric in his newest project, THE ATOMIC RANCH BAND ... more

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