Lullaby-bye

from Beacons by GuidoWorld

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Like the late 50's movie On The Beach this song explores the harrowing possibility of the inevitable death to those in the path of nuclear fallout.

In this song a caring person keeps vigil with an infant whose mom and dad have already perished from radiation. He somehow keeps a strand of hope that the child and others may miraculously survive. Yet, his voice is filled with deep sadness as he can't help but warn the child of what probably awaits even as he tries to reassure the infant through a lullaby and whatever calm and succor he can muster.

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Lullaby-bye 3/27/13

Hush little one and sleep
For the lands are about to weep
I guess we won the war
Though mommy and daddy are no more
The poisons that fill the air
Will soon reap havoc everywhere
On all it will take its toll
It’s hard to imagine the goal

Sleep snug sleep tight
my precious darling sight
Sleep sound sleep deep
Let the night calm give you peace

Hush little one please rest this night
When you awake I hope to be breathing at your side
There, there litle one try not to cry
Though even if you live you may wish to die

Sleep snug sleep tight
my precious darling sight
Sleep sound sleep deep
Let the night calm give you peace

I’m sorry little one for such a vigil to keep
but night has come and its time for the big sleep
Hush little one please rest this night
When you awake I hope to be breathing at your side
When you awake I hope to still be breathing at your side

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from Beacons, released April 9, 2016
Vocals Jim Guido
Music Box Jim Guido

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