“The Cut” took me the longest time to write. In the summer of 2013, The Barrens’ recording engineer and producer Jim Bentley committed suicide in his apartment. While the song calls for suicide awareness and prevention, it is dedicated to the loved ones who survive and struggle with loss.
credits
from The End of Our Time,
released March 31, 2020
Debbie Chou: vocals and keyboard
Lee Diamond: drums, guitar
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