Bloody Thief

from Let Those Demons Rest by Ginger Bug

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Well it came down the line
Put your soul in a bind
All the prison and religion
On your mind
And no-one ever tried
To put you to sleep
For any words in a voice
Dark and deep

But you can let those demons rest
Leave it to me
Well I'll do my best
Because I know who you are
And who you're talking to
A bloody thief crying on a cross

And we left a few women
Crying by the door
What you stole in those days
It don't matter anymore
Because a thief he turns poet
When the nails go through
Well you told it God
Now I'm telling you

That you can let those demons rest
Leave it to me
Well I'll do my best
Because I know who you are
And who you're talking to
A bloody thief crying on a cross

Well I was fourteen
When I strummed my first chord
Seventeen said goodbye
To my lord
Then I got me a wife
And a baby boy
Who lets a thief have a life
To enjoy?

But we can let those demons rest
Leave it to someone
Who's gonna try their best
Because I know who you are
And who you're talking to
Na na na na na...

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from Let Those Demons Rest, released February 27, 2017

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Ginger Bug Ellington, Connecticut

Conceived in a basement in north central Connecticut, Ginger Bug is an all-original indie rock trio devoted to stark, vivid storytelling. Prolific singer songwriter Reuben Torrey spins tales of latent sorrow, forgotten places, and the indomitable human spirit. With Jesey Meche on drums and Dr. E on bass, Ginger Bug’s songs captivate with rootsy grooves and an undeniable crowd-drawing energy. ... more

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May 2

The Cellar on Treadwell

Hamden, CT
May 11

Americana West Hartford

West Hartford, CT
May 11

Mccook Point Park

Niantic, CT
May 18

WestSide Square

Hartford, CT

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