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This song was inspired by my lack of conviction when it comes to choosing a religion. I was raised in a Christian household and as much as my parents tried, they were never able to convince me to dedicate myself to a single belief. People feel something and label it according to what/who they've been influenced by in their life. My gut tells me that everyone out there, no matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe - are really feeling the same thing regardless of what label (ie. religion) they put on it. In this song I am challenging God to tell my why I should go to 'Hell' despite living a moral life. If there was in fact only one specific way to get into 'Heaven', wouldn't it be a little more obvious? Why would only one culture/part of the world have the answer and the rest left in the dark? Dangerous territory to put my beliefs out there unsolicited, perhaps, but what good is art if we don't go there?

Having said all that, I'm sort of past the moment now. The song is here because its music followed me onto the album, but I'm not sure I'm passionate enough about the concept enough to want to continue to sing it or perform it. I've moved forward spiritually since writing it a few years ago. I'm comfortable with my daily ponderings, and I no longer feel burdened by society's attempt to impose its structured religious standards.

Once we really get into mixing this song, it will come alive a lot more. The synth choir voices will come in a bit later, and the strings are going to full in a bit more. I really want to make it etheral and spooky so you can expect this to sound rather different by the time it's complete.

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I've given all I could to faith.
I've honoured all that's good and just.
But you say I'll still go to hell
'cause God's got only one way to tell

But I'm not afraid to die.
I'll hope for a reprieve
when I finally tell him why
I couldn't simply just believe.

They say there's only God's command.
That it's only His way in the end.
But He never showed me to my face.
He left us only humans to fight his case.

So I'm not afraid to die.
I'll hope for a reprieve.
When I finally tell him why
I couldn't simply just believe.

My question to you now God:
Is there only one way God?
Just give me a humble sign
I promise you I will resign.

'Cause I'm to afraid to die.
I'll hope for a reprieve
when I finally tell him why
it was so hard to believe.

Believe.
Believe.
Believe.

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from Songs of utter despair, guilt, empathy, lust, longing and​/​or hope, track released September 1, 2011
Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, String Arrangement and Synth Programming, Misc Synth: Dana-Marie Battaglia
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass: John Ellis
Drums: Geoff Hicks

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Dana-Marie Battaglia Vancouver, British Columbia

After travelling in and out of her vulnerable, passionate melodies and charming toe tapping grooves, you’ll understand what the phrase ‘emotional rollercoaster’ really means. With her sweet, energetic presence, captivating voice, and deeply honest expression, Dana-Marie Battaglia will rip your heart out and gently sew it back in. ... more

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