Nothing Left to Defend

Original North Georgia gentle country gospel, 104 BPM, Dobro, upright bass, old-time fiddle, warm organ, lived-in MALE Bubba lead, distinctive FEMALE Darlene harmony, Rich melodic hook, clear natural vocals, studio-quality Holler Shakers group, expressive dynamics, no imitation of living artists, no spoken sermon audio

[Intro: Holler Shakers instrumental motif] [Verse 1: Bubba, mature male] They taught me how to stand my ground And answer every unkind sound My hands were full of sharpened words Before the truth had even been heard [Chorus: Bubba with Darlene, unmistakably female harmony] Nothing left to defend tonight No need to make each wrong thing right I'll speak the truth and hold my ground Without a war in every sound Mercy has a stronger hand Than every argument I've planned [Verse 2: Darlene, female] A man cut in and I felt rising That old familiar need to win I stood there with a choice before me Let the burning pass within [Bridge: Bubba and Darlene duet] I can keep my honest boundaries I can leave the anger there I can make some room for mercy [Final chorus: full band duet] Nothing left to defend tonight No need to make each wrong thing right I'll speak the truth and hold my ground Without a war in every sound Mercy has a stronger hand Than every argument I've planned [Outro: instrumental answer and resolved final chord]

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