LA Hymn

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lyrics

LA Hymn

(R. Kim/V. Cirino)

Where every morning you count your friends,
Every night talked off a ledge.
You have faith in all the prayers sent,
But prayers don’t pay the rent.

Ones you love remind you of your age,
Still paying dues ‘til your big break.
When every call is a loaded gun,
You hold your breath and just listen.

Where you feel it written in the stars,
City lights make seeing hard,
Catching stars is the hardest part,
When dreams live in your car.

These are truly my best days,
‘Cuz every chance that I take,
To have faith in having faith,
Every leap that I make.

And do something each and every day,
To remind this city why I’m here,
When you see just how far you’ve come,
You don’t give up, you don’t give up.

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from West Coast Drug, released September 23, 2016
Rod Kim - Vocals, Piano, LA Street Noise Sampling, Programming, Organ
Vince Cirino - Vocals

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RKVC Los Angeles, California

The Self-Deprecating Romantic Pop Rock Duo of Rod Kim & Vince Cirino bridges the gap between songs of heartbreak and love without making you want to jump off that bridge. Rod Kim & Vince Cirino: Mixing the feel & soul of the singer/songwriter genre with a noncommittal love for modern electronic pop. ... more

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