The Avett Brothers - Prison To Heaven (Official Lyric Video)

"Prison To Heaven" by The Avett Brothers off the upcoming album, The Third Gleam, now available. Listen/purchase 'The Third Gleam' now: found.ee/theth...
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Lyrics:
Swaying, it's a hard decision am I gonna leave this prison
If they tell me one more time to get in line, I'm gonna breakaway
But I'm sure that every single prison guard that walks around this prison yard
Is gonna have a shot at me if he sees me running for the gate
I'd be better off dead full of lead, rather than delay one more day
Letting my mind and my body rot away in this awful place
I'd be floating way up so high looking down at all my buddies saying
“You chumps, you suckers, I hope one day you can find the guts to escape”
Well you might say: “How come you so sure heaven’s where you're going
You ain't exactly been showin' the ways of an angel, glory bound”
I must admit you got a point, but I got a feeling the ceiling ain't so far
And Yahweh just may want a couple words with yours truly
So I'll be walking right up to those big pearly gates, saying “hey Saint Peter
Ol’ Buddy, Ol’ Pal how's the family, how's work, how's the kids,
What do you say How's about crackin' those gates
And lettin’ a fine upstanding fellow like myself join the club?”
And he might say: “ahh Mr. Avett you can save it, I ain't gonna be buying any of that
Lyin’, jive, hustlin', boldfaced, fake conman nonsense that you used to get by with
Down there on Earth
And I'll say: “come on…surely you and God of all people oughta know
I was innocent of those crimes I told you so
Every night by myself in that cell surrounded by nothing but grey and quiet…”
Well dear God, maybe I should just be talking straight to you
The truth is I lost my way somewhere along the way
And if you gotta a minute would you spend it with a sinner
Just long enough to give me some directions home
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[@fossileyes7729]

All Avett songs are my favorites

[@magneticdreamers9203]

For months been looking for inspiration to write. Thanks for helping me write two songs this morning over a cup of coffee!

[@whoamellie5610]

Happy for you :) From one songwriter to another! ✌💙

[@awakeandinspire6784]

Here in My Cell I'm loving this 💚 Thanks you for all that you do 🌻🙏🏻

[@brendaanderson6840]

Your response is an inspiration to me 😇

[@claudiamello2941]

God bless you, my friend. Thanks for showing up here!!

[@megjulia4007]

Absolutely lovely, as usual. It's been so awesome getting to enjoy these premieres - thank you!

[@amysmusicsplaying4002]

Absolutely love this!!! My new favorite. Thank you for all of of the many many favorites that you have given to me.

[@abasjewel]

Lovely.♥️ 🧐👏🏽👊🏽 Brilliant.

[@jamesmabry65]

"if you gotta minute would you spend it with a sinner, Just long enough to give me some directions HOOOOOME"

[@poppa1050]

Lovely 😊

[@patriciathomas7169]

💚

[@punkercan]

Just when I think 2020 can’t get any more stupid, you guys go and do something like this and totally redeem the hell out of what you can.

[@gojira5425]

We're all willingly prisoners to our nature of sin,unless by God's grace He calls us to Himself. Don't waste another minute rebelling,cry out for mercy today. For tomorrow may not come.

[@rk2331]

I just realized the opening guitar riff sounds identical to the opening riff to “Head Down” by Soundgarden. Knowing they were friends with Chris Cornell, it’s no surprise. Possibly an intentional nod to their deceased friend?

[@jaygremillion]

What an odd little Avett song. Might be the most unique Avett song I've heard in 10 plus years following the band. I like it but it is definitely a strange one.