Check out "Dead Man Walking" off the new American Sons record.
May 15, 2014

Check out "Dead Man Walking" off the new American Sons record.

Lyrics
[Verse 1] It was like a flash of lightning A hurricane siren Time stopped and our love came alive You became the sun when it was storming My heart fell without a warning You picked me up, I'd never been so high [Pre-Chorus] I never thought we'd lose our way Wish every moment could erase I can't believe we lost it all, watched it fall I can't live like this [Chorus] There's a hole left in my chest So broken and out of breath Cold from the loneliness, I'm a dead man walking The light's fading from my eyes I'm shattered and out of time flat line no vital signs, I'm a dead man walking [Verse 2] Every moment that we spent It's like a whisper in the wind Floating through and pushing me past the edge [Pre-Chorus] I never thought we'd lose our way Wish every moment could erase I can't believe we lost it all, watched it fall I can't live like this [Chorus] There's a hole left in my chest So broken and out of breath Cold from the loneliness, I'm a dead man walking The light's fading from my eyes I'm shattered and out of time flat line no vital signs, I'm a dead man walking

The American Sons released their EP in May 2014 featuring Dead Man Walking — co-written by Rick Seibold of Mighty Maverick Music — an Americana folk rock collaboration.

Find "Dead Man Walking" on Apple Music and read the full lyrics below. The American Sons released their EP in May 2014 featuring "Dead Man Walking" — co-written by Rick Seibold for the Mighty Maverick Music catalog.

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Lyrics

[Verse 1] It was like a flash of lightning A hurricane siren Time stopped and our love came alive You became the sun when it was storming My heart fell without a warning You picked me up, I'd never been so high [Pre-Chorus] I never thought we'd lose our way Wish every moment could erase I can't believe we lost it all, watched it fall I can't live like this [Chorus] There's a hole left in my chest So broken and out of breath Cold from the loneliness, I'm a dead man walking The light's fading from my eyes I'm shattered and out of time flat line no vital signs, I'm a dead man walking [Verse 2] Every moment that we spent It's like a whisper in the wind Floating through and pushing me past the edge [Pre-Chorus] I never thought we'd lose our way Wish every moment could erase I can't believe we lost it all, watched it fall I can't live like this [Chorus] There's a hole left in my chest So broken and out of breath Cold from the loneliness, I'm a dead man walking The light's fading from my eyes I'm shattered and out of time flat line no vital signs, I'm a dead man walking

About "Dead Man Walking"

"Dead Man Walking" is an Americana folk-rock cut from The American Sons' May 2014 EP. Rick Seibold co-wrote the song for the Mighty Maverick Music catalog. Read the lyrics below.

"Dead Man Walking" lyrics

It was like a flash of lightning A hurricane siren Time stopped and our love came alive

There's a hole left in my chest So broken and out of breath Cold from the loneliness, I'm a dead man walking

Quick reference

Song: Dead Man Walking Artist: The American Sons Date: May 15, 2014 Songwriter: Rick Seibold (co-writer) Publisher: Mighty Maverick Music BMI

Frequently asked questions

Q: Who are The American Sons? A: An Americana folk-rock collaboration whose May 2014 EP includes the Rick Seibold co-write "Dead Man Walking."

Q: Where can I listen? A: Search The American Sons on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube.

Q: When did the EP come out? A: May 15, 2014.

Q: Who is Rick Seibold? A: A Nashville-based songwriter and producer who runs Mighty Maverick Music.

Q: Where can I follow more updates? A: The rickseibold.com blog tracks new releases, sync placements, and catalog news.

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