The King of Quiet

from The Roaring Quiet by Roberto del Raspado

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I met a person on a vow of silence
With a gathering of people watching
They were calling him the king of quiet
Who knew the answer and didn’t have to say it

They wanted rule from some peaceful man
Who didn’t have to shake em all down
Bowed heads and some mountains moved
And he didn’t have to speak at all or talk at all

I was speaking on the day of silence
No one listened for I had no good intentions but
To draw attention from the king of Quiet
‘Cause I had no woman and I had no kingdom

She moved as if he spoke her name
Ready just to lay it all down
I guess I had a lady to lose
To one who didn’t speak at all or talk at all

No more bards no more guitars
We don’t need them here
Troubadours wait at the door
But in my rush I took the clearing
And I’d sing to share my love
No one in there wants to hear it
I long to break these binds
But I can’t escape these eyes
These eyes beat a hole through me

Interruption in the age of silence
Dear beloved, drop your weapons
To set yourself before the king of quiet
And leave yourself behind

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from The Roaring Quiet, released October 13, 2017
Written by Robert Abalos

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Roberto del Raspado Los Angeles, California

Roberto del Raspado is a singing, songwriting savant from East Los Angeles. A seasoned veteran of the LA rock scene as lead singer and guitarist of Triangle Fire, Rob has a distinct and powerful musical presence that stands taller with the onset of time. His music swings from soft rock balladeer to runaway train powerhouse rock. ... more

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