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The Leap (Live, Raw Mix)

by Behind The Nine Ball

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SirGweet One of the best damn songs I’ve heard from BTNB. And it’s considered an “unmixed” track. What a slammer. Chill, emotional, jammin. Much love, gweet Favorite track: The Leap (Live, Raw Mix).
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We played a twentieth anniversary / "farewell" show in October of 2018. A couple of us have moved geographically far from each other and life gets in the way of being able to play together again, possibly forever as this complete lineup... so it was great to have the opportunity to take the stage one more time as a group and perform for some friends and family.

This song was one of two completely new songs we performed for the first and only time as a band at this show. I am finally starting to revisit the recording of this night and this song in particular stood out to me as something I wanted to share. It's just a quick mix, no frills, no mastering, right off the raw recording. I may take the time to mix down a whole album from the show down the road.

Please enjoy this snapshot of what we were.

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_____________________________

Alone I am waiting I've lost all control
The heartache like fire consuming my soul
But I'll wait a lifetime in the flames
I've never forgotten the sound of your voice
The melody sweet when your lips sang for joy
And your soul refusing to be tamed
Now I hold a lock with broken key
Won't you come and stay a while with me

CHORUS___

I set myself up to fall, I leap with my eyes open
If it mean my death, my love remains unbroken
Tonight if you stay then we can see this through
I'll never give away the memories here of you
___________

I stand at the edge and stare into the void
A desperate echo of meaningless noise
As my nights go dark like starless skies
I've never forgotten the shape of your face
The comfort I felt in your loving embrace
And the secrets kept behind your eyes
Now I tell of stories with no end
Won't you sit and listen once again

CHORUS

The clock is still ticking it hangs on the wall
Each second that passes I've counted them all
But the past is where I choose to live
I've never forgotten the taste of your skin
The way that your touch would welcome me in
When ourselves were all we had to give
Now I'm left with little but my dreams
Won't you take my hand and come save me
_____________________________

credits

released November 18, 2021
Mike Litzinger - Vocals, Guitar
Jesse Lavery - Guitar
Nathan Gramley - Keyboards
Jim Kipp - Bass
Steve Gramley - Drums

Recorded live October 6, 2018 at the "Twenty" anniversary performance.
Engineered by Jordan Boca-Wimer and Mike Litzinger.
Raw mix by Mike Litzinger.
Music and lyrics by Mike Litzinger (ASCAP)
Live performance arrangement by Mike, Jesse, Nathan, Jim & Steve.

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Behind The Nine Ball Meadville, Pennsylvania

Progressive grunge-infused alternative rock band from Northwest Pennsylvania.

Singer/guitarist Mike Litzinger is the creative force and multi-instrumentalist driving the band, which he formed as an outlet for his solo material in 1998.

Now over twenty years later, the band still performs occasional live shows and releases new studio material when the mood strikes. ... more

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