Quicksand

by The Blues Emergency

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This song weaves a dark tale of a person plagued by drug abuse stemming from childhood trauma that haunts and consumes them. They seek compassion and understanding from the world around them with little hope.
The band hopes that "Quicksand" will bring awareness to the issues of drug addiction, mental health issues, and homelessness that are plaguing our societies. The Blues Emergency believes that music can be a powerful tool for change and that this single will inspire people to take action and make a difference.

In the true style of The Blues Emergency, this song sounds unlike anything else they have released. While the gravel laden vocals bring a sense of familiarity, this tune is their heaviest yet. The thunderous rhythm and soaring guitar leads meet with choral harmonies to round out the sound and create a dynamic tune reminiscent of Rival Sons, Soundgarden, or Stone Temple Pilots.

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LYRICS:

Red hot spoon , a rubber band , and dirty needle
Pierce the skin, and shoot the vain forget my demond
Someone save me there's no soul inside of me
lift me from these sands before they bury me

This darkness was brought upon me
I entered the world so traumatized
The cards were dealt before
It was not my fault
I was just a child

Years and years went by
I struggled to find my truth inside
I'm left paralyzed
by my fathers hate , and my mothers lies

Enter darkness deeper
My life left to linger
Pass me on the street, and quickly point your finger
But ask yourself did you help or let me bleed?
Face the mirror cause this life's a two way street

This darkness was brought upon me
I entered the world so traumatized
The cards were dealt before
It was not my fault
I was just a child

Years and years went by
I struggled to find my truth inside
I'm left paralyzed
by my fathers hate , and my mothers lies.

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released January 12, 2024

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The Blues Emergency Toronto, Ontario

The Blues Emergency is a renegade band of misfits channeling original music that is stylistically and sonically fitting for the ears of your mama and her misbehaving posse.

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