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Delta Spirit — Hold My End Up
Album: Into The Wide
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Released: 2014
Length: 5:34
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The sun fell, another night began.
Shots rang out, all the people ran.
Confident in our innocence.
Promises out in the wilderness.
I know, I said, I would,
I know, I said, I would.

The martyred sons of a forgotten fit.
Bend a knee for your favorite.
So foolish in their innocence.
Promises out in the wilderness.
I know, I said, I would,
I know, I said, I would.

Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.

It's not too late to turn your back on them.
What kind of friend would lead you to your death?
Don't be foolish in your innocence.
Break the promise in the wilderness.
I know, you said, you would,
I know, you said, you would,
I know

Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.

I know, you said, you would,
I know, you said, you would...
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 justin4kick wrote:

Boxer Rebellion on Drugs


Yes, an initial TWoD aroma with a strong BR aftertaste. A pretty tasty cocktail.
Posted 2 weeks ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like the Alarma circa 1988
Posted 2 months ago by chrisross    [ Reply ]
I think this would hit the spot with all you War on Drugs enthusiasts.
Posted 2 months ago by wonderunit    [ Reply ]
The wildness struggling to break out in this song is appealing. 
Posted 10 months ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
wow. i really, really like this. first listen.
Posted 11 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
We hired them to play our craft beer and music festival a few years back, they were excellent live.  One of those "under the radar" type bands with big talent. 
Posted 1 year ago by nysbeerguy    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:

Boxer Rebellion on Drugs



Not after the first minute. 
Posted 1 year ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 ramsay wrote:


Great song, thanks. Pretty awesome acoustic version here from 2014: Delta Sprit - WFUV session
WFMU is much better plays great stuff.

Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

A War on Drugs b4 there was a War on Drugs. 



the Drugs predate this. Lost in the Dream, their 3rd album, came out in 2014. Same year as this.
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:

Boxer Rebellion on Drugs



The war on drugs on drugs
Posted 2 years ago by longliverp    [ Reply ]
 ramsay wrote:


Great song, thanks. Pretty awesome acoustic version here from 2014: Delta Sprit - WFUV session


Thanks for the link, this version is really good!
Posted 2 years ago by quintana    [ Reply ]
God, this is just such a sneaky-good band.
Posted 2 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
Delta Rebellion
Posted 2 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 maggierob wrote:

Hold your end up by writing some lyrics. 



Exactly.
Posted 2 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
I like the music, and like several others have said, it's similar in sound to The War on Drugs (or actually the other way around, since this came before that), and I like the build-up in the song ... but there could've been so much more rather than simply repeating "Hold my end up" ... just got annoying at one point. So I can only give the song a 5, while being open to hearing more from them.
Posted 2 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
 quintana wrote:

My only song suggestion that ever got accepted.

Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.



A nine for me.
Posted 2 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:

Boxer Rebellion on Drugs



Boxer Rebellion on war on Drugs
Posted 2 years ago by worldwalker    [ Reply ]
 quintana wrote:

This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.



Great song, thanks. Pretty awesome acoustic version here from 2014: Delta Sprit - WFUV session
Posted 2 years ago by ramsay    [ Reply ]
this gets better and better everytime I hear it.

(a bit of U2 and a touch of Coldplay, but decently darker)
Posted 2 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
This song sticks with me long after it ends. Great tune. 
Posted 2 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
This tune is deeply dark and yet so beautiful....
Posted 2 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
They don’t seem to like their drummer very much. Way back in the mix.
Posted 3 years ago by Britvox    [ Reply ]
Love the atmosphere created here! Reminiscent of a less direct "War on Drugs".
Posted 3 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Good suggestion...I really enjoy it.  I've suggested several songs with none being accepted...I gave up suggesting music...but I still LOVE RP   quintana wrote:
My only song suggestion that ever got accepted.

Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
 
Posted 3 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 quintana wrote:
My only song suggestion that ever got accepted.

Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
 
I just rated it a 7 out of the gate.  Got my attention right away with the lovely 'atmospherics'.    Terrific build late song; this song inhabits its own sonic space.  There is a earnest quality to the song of the kind that provides a great antidote to the current weary cynicism that surrounds us.

quintana:  Thanks for suggesting.  Be patient, I expect the following for this song build.
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I'm a peaceful chap, but this song builds so well, it turns me into a Tasmanian Devil and makes me want bounce about the room. Love the passion in his voice.
Posted 3 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
 quintana wrote:
This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.
 
Thanks friend.  It's in safe hands here.

Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
My only song suggestion that ever got accepted.

Glad that it's still being played more than 2 years later and that it managed to surpass the 7.0 rating.
Posted 4 years ago by quintana    [ Reply ]
This is really good!
Posted 4 years ago by intothehills    [ Reply ]
What great radio
Posted 4 years ago by PeterMcClelland    [ Reply ]
 rate 8 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
This is brilliant. Love the way it builds, and the intent in his voice. Sounds very genuine. The howls of a heavily betrayed man. Nicely done.
Posted 4 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Another great discovery.  7 straight from the box on first listen.  I might even slip it an 8.  Thanks again, RP.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I know, we said, we should
But what kind of friends will bring you to your death ?
Posted 4 years ago by francesco_insyde    [ Reply ]
I like.
Posted 4 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
 tmorse631 wrote:
Don't gain the world and lose your soul.
 
They don't know. They can't see.  Are you one of them?
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Don't gain the world and lose your soul.
Posted 4 years ago by tmorse631    [ Reply ]
Ehhh... not my thing. Overdramatic indie-rock that's light on melody and musicianship. Plus, the drums are annoying. Use some hi-hats.
Posted 4 years ago by frisbeepilot    [ Reply ]
Oh we love this in Manchester UK. Great track. Thank you RP 
Posted 5 years ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Hold your head up, whoa-o
Posted 5 years ago by volnomad    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
 
That's exactly who I thought it was until I looked!
Posted 5 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
Yep, I'm voting thumbs up.
Dramatic without being overwrought. 
Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Thought is was Roadkill Ghost Choir at first. Me likey
Posted 5 years ago by coachc    [ Reply ]
Please, drop it and walk away already!
Posted 5 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
maggierob wrote:
Hold your end up by writing some lyrics. 

 
 {#Yes}

Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 I hear some Boxer too {#Yes}with an outro sounding of Paul McCartney.. quite nice   justin4kick wrote:
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs

 

Posted 5 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Hold your end up by writing some lyrics. 
Posted 6 years ago by maggierob    [ Reply ]
Boxer Rebellion on Drugs
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 quintana wrote:
This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.

 
THANKS!
Posted 6 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT
Posted 6 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
This song was my first submission a couple of weeks ago. I just came home from work, turned on RP and heard it for the first time. I'm really happy that it was accepted and that you guys seem to like it.
Posted 6 years ago by quintana    [ Reply ]
Nice. Creative stuff.
Posted 6 years ago by Tom_Price    [ Reply ]
 strous wrote:
Sounds like Boxer Rebellion. Nice song
 

 
You beat me to it… although, I still prefer The Boxer Rebellion. 
Posted 6 years ago by tfioreze    [ Reply ]
There is definitely something here that is reminiscent of the breakthrough power and presence of early U2.

That's a compliment by the way!

More Delta Spirit please BillG. 
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Boxer Rebellion. Nice song
 
Posted 6 years ago by strous    [ Reply ]
A War on Drugs b4 there was a War on Drugs. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]