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Cornerstone (Gregarious)

from Dragonheart by Jason Awaken

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This is a song I wrote for my best friend/bandmate/brother-from-another-mother, Greg Gibson. He died in a tragic house fire in 2016 and I was devastated. I wrote this song for him shortly after I heard the news. It took me a long time to be able to play the whole thing without crying. I was honored to have this song played at his funeral even though I could not attend. It is dedicated to Greg and everyone who knew and loved him.

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Cornerstone
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Sifting through a lifetime's worth of memories
From the day we met to the last words that you said to me
Trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy
Your life story was incomplete
You were always there for me when I needed you
The definition of a best friend; loyal and true
Now you're gone and I don't know what else I can do
but write a song and carry on

We started off as friends. Now I'm proud to call you brother
You're my chosen family. There will never be another one like you.
Your personality lights up the room.

Gregarious
Thank you for the live and love you shared with us
You taught me not to take myself too serious
I learned your lessons well
I hope that you can tell

You are the foundation of everything I am
You taught me to see like a child and be a better man
Without your support I don't know how I'm gonna stand up on my own
You're my cornerstone
But I'm still here standing defying all the odds
With this gaping hole inside defining what I've lost
The only explanation is that you are still a part of me
and always will be

We started off as friends. Now I'm proud to call you brother
You're my chosen family. There will never be another one like you.
Your personality lights up the room

Gregarious
The balance of our lives is so precarious
We love you and we'll always keep you near to us
Forever in our hearts
We'll never be apart

Gregarious
The power of your voice will surely carry us
Through the darkest nights when life is at it's scariest
It's ringing like a bell
In our hearts it always will

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from Dragonheart, released April 20, 2018

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Jason Awaken Hawaii

Greetings! I am a singer/songwriter from the Seattle area where I played in punkrock bands including Mind Candy, Highlight Bomb and Anticulture (avl. on Bandcmp). My recent music has become more acoustic/reggae oriented.
All my music is shared freely however any donations are greatly appreciated.
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