Gatekeeper

There are a bunch of songs I've written + am still writing that I'm really really excited about. But oddly enough, today, right now, I think this may be the best song I've written.  It's called "Soldier of Love" and it's dedicated to everyone who follows the path of Love, however hard it may be... soldier on. :) This was actually a good run through. Unfortunately, the mic was too close, hence all the clipping noise. Sounds best through earphones. Copyright 2016. All music and words by Frank Chen Music. All rights reserved. Lyrics below. 

"Soldier of Love"

I was staring in a mirror
Tryin'a find out where I'd been
I saw the strangest stare
Starin' back at me

I'm a Soldier of Love
I've been fightin' this fight
Been fightin' for love
For my whole life

Hey Soldier of Love
They'll bring you to your knees
You have to stay strong
You have to believe

Has someone seen My Love?
Help my sore eyes
Been starin' at the sun
But I see no light

She's the promise of the land
She's more than I can dream
It's hard to fall from Grace
If you've ever been

Hey Soldier of Love
I know you've heard it all before
Remember it's love
That you're fighting for

If I'm fightin' for love
Why's it feel so wrong?
Down a winding path
Of a road so long

Just tryin'a keep it straight
As I walk The Line
As darkness blurs
Wrong from right

Hey Soldier of Love
There's Danger Up Ahead
Disguised as 'love'
Don't be mislead

Through questioning doubts
Of promises made
Help me see myself
For who I really Am

In a Crisis of Faith
For a love, once was
I reach out for Your Hand
You're still The One I trust

Hey Soldier of Love
Just soldier on
And know that you're right
In a world gone wrong

Whispers in the night
Are callin' out my name
Promising Love...
N'that I'll see her again

Will she love me as I am
Not for who I used to be
Cause that boy's gone
They took him from me

Hey Soldier of Love
When the fightin's done
Don't lose yourself
For what you've won

I'm starin' in a mirror
I'm searchin' within...
...I STAND FOR LOVE
to the very End

Hey Soldier of Love
I've seen all your scars
May they heal with time
And mend your Purple Heart








Soldier of Love by Frank Chen Music

Fall Apart (preview from the album, Hi Lo-Fi, release date May 6, 2016)

Written By : Dylan Wickens
Recorded & Mixed @ Canterbury Music Company, Toronto.
Mastered by Jonathan Knight


Dylan Wickens - Guitars & Vocal
Dennis Pinhorn - Bass
Al Webster - Drums & Percussion

© Dylan Wickens. All rights reserved.

Fall Apart (preview from the album, Hi Lo-Fi, release date May 6, 2016)

Rock Bottom - Dylan Wickens Band

Ugly Notes

Blues Ain't Nothing but a Good Woman on Your Mind

Blues Ain't Nothing but a Good Woman on Your Mind (Live)

Hendrix Fuzz action

Fuzz Riff

Recorded May 29 2017.

All Music and Production - Cory Williams.

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