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Last Man Standing

from When All Else Fails by Chris Ward

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'Last Man Standing' is the eighth track from 'When All Else Fails' by Chris Ward. It was originally released on the Metal Is Metal! EP in 2011.

This song is about a soldier who realises that despite his best efforts, he is always the last one alive when he’s on active duty. The soldier has had enough of this being the case and wants things to change for the better.

Musically speaking, this track is heavily influenced by Black Sabbath - particularly the Master Of Reality album from 1971, which features my favorite Sabbath song - 'Children Of The Grave'.

lyrics

Verse 1
I’m lost again, alone
No chance of rescue
I’m in trouble, no hope
Nowhere to run to
Why do I always
Have to see such pain?
And why am I always
The only option?

Chorus
I’m waiting for the day
When I can rest in peace
I’m searching for some way
To put an end to the killing
I’m hoping that some time
I’ll finally get released
But 'til then I’ll keep fighting
I am the last man standing

Verse 2
I’m left behind, abandoned
No second chances
I’m in danger, no friends
No reinforcements
Why do I always
Have to fight alone?
And why am I always
The lone survivor?

Verse 3
I’m saved at last, I’m rescued
From the battlefield
I’m in luck, my hardship
Is over now
But why do I always
Have to be the last?
And why am I always
The only one rescued?

Repeat Chorus

credits

from When All Else Fails, released September 16, 2014
Music & Lyrics by Chris Ward.
Guitar, Bass & Vocals by Chris Ward.
Drums by Darren Pugh (Aliases).
Recorded & Mixed by Gavin Brady.

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Chris Ward Manchester, UK

Chris Ward is a heavy metal guitarist, bassist and songwriter. His main influences are Megadeth and Black Sabbath.

To date he has released three solo EPs and one compilation album which are all available on CDBaby, Bandcamp and iTunes.
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