The East & West

from Before The Island by Island Arcade

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Take everything from me
Just tell me what you need
The East is from the West
What does that mean?

I spent my whole life
Trying to figure it out
And I guess I couldn't find what I was looking for

My life had a way
Of mistaking me for another
Someone who had everything tight
And neatly knitted together

Take everything from me
Just tell me what you need
The East is from the West
What does that mean?

Keep feeding me the truth
I'll still believe in you
This crown of pride,
It never came to use

"Look to the future
And keep an open mind about it"
"Follow Christ, don't think twice
Or you might miss you chance"
"Take your time"
"Work hard and be kind"

Take everything from me
Just tell me what you need
The East is from the West
What does that mean?

Keep feeding me the truth
I'll still believe in you
This crown of pride,
It never came to use

Follow your dreams
You'll make your mark
Just trust in me
The light in dark

Your hopes and fears
Just leave them here
With me
With me

Take everything from me
Just tell me what you need
The East is from the West
What does that mean?

Keep feeding me the truth
I'll still believe in you
This crown of pride,
It never came to use

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from Before The Island, released May 1, 2015

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Island Arcade Hilo, Hawaii

Island Arcade fills acoustic foundations with electronic ambience, beats, and synth. Inspired by Big Island aloha, IA's mission is to catalyze positivity.

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