Name: Poverty Line
Duration: P00H05M20S
Description: I've spent a lot of time living paycheck to paycheck. It's something that I know has made me a stronger individual and it's something that I hope I will overcome soon.

Poverty Line

from Ghosts by Nordlund

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I've spent a lot of time living paycheck to paycheck. It's something that I know has made me a stronger individual and it's something that I hope I will overcome soon.

lyrics

The years spent chasing a dream took it's toll on my self esteem
I've been chewed up and spit out like yesterdays leftover meal
I got holes in all of my shoes, utilities months over due
but there's pills in my cupboard that help me forget how I feel

From the weight of the world, my decisions I know
They got me looking for some kind of sign
Do I stay on this path, drowning in debt
Or am I wasting my time
Under the poverty line

Each day starts just like the rest, black coffee and light cigarettes
As I sift through the messages collections keep sending me
I know I'm only to blame for becoming a pawn in their game
But if I don't pay them off I'll never be free

From the weight of the world, my decisions I know
They got me looking for some kind of sign
Do I stay on this path, drowning in debt
Or am I wasting my time
Under the poverty line

credits

from Ghosts, released June 1, 2017
Vocals & Guitar - RJ Nordlund
Lead Guitar - Max Jones
Bass - Brian Jacobs
Drums - Taylor Greenwood

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Nordlund Appleton, Wisconsin

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Ghosts

Jun 2017
Nomads Assemble - EP

Dec 2015
High Hopes

Nov 2015
Oh Well

Jun 2015

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