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This song is actually a true story that happened to the family of a coworker of Eric. The state came in and took his family's farm so they could build a highway. He also said that people would build pitchforks into the corners of their homes for good luck. It apparently didn't work very well in this case.

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draw the line, split the lot
separate what you've got
it belongs to the state
of michigan

forty acres west of detroit
the family farm was sold tonight
to a city boy who was looking
to build a highway

he said talk all you want
in the end we're gonna do this my way
now you could go for broke
but i suggest you take the money and walk away

that's when my father said
that's why we put the pitchforks on the corners of our house
the superstitious spells to keep the devil out

hurry up, move your feet
you've only got two weeks
it belongs to the state
of michigan

he said think what you want
everyone's entitled to their opinions
i'm just a white collar boy with a ring
trying to make a livin

that's when my father said
that's why we put the pitchforks on the corners of our house
the superstitious spells to keep the devil out

i could feel the love in the room
as the wrecking ball came through my window
leaving me ?????????????
??????????
now we can talk all you want
or we can make this deal real simple

credits

from Till We Have Faces, released September 1, 2011
Eric Grinwis - Guitar, Vocals
Wayne Hacker - Drum Kit
Jason Bryant - Bass, Vocals
Anthony Timlin - Guitar, Feedback
Nate Donahue- Keyboards, Organ

All Songs Recorded, Mixed, And Mastered By Mike Cervantes At The Foxboro In Grand Rapids Michigan

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