The Barricades Of Heaven (Live) Lyrics
Jackson Browne
Lyrics
The Barricades of Heaven
Running down around the towns along the shore
When I was sixteen and on my own
No, I couldn't tell you what the hell those brakes were for
I was just trying to hear my song
Jimmy found his own sweet sound and won that free guitar
We'd all get in the van and play
Life became the Paradox, the Bear, the Rouge et Noir
And the stretch of road running to LA
Pages turning
Pages we were years from learning
Straight into the night our hearts were flung
Better bring your own redemption when you come
To the barricades of Heaven where I'm from
All the world was shining from those hills
The stars above and the lights below
Among those there to test their fortunes and their wills
Pages turning
Pages we were years from learning
Straight into the night our hearts were flung
Better bring your own redemption when you come
To the barricades of Heaven where I'm from
Childhood comes for me at night
Voices of my friends
Your face bathing me in light
Hope that never ends
Pages turning
Pages torn and pages burning
Faded pages, open in the sun
Better bring your own redemption when you come
To the barricades of Heaven where I'm from
Better bring your own redemption when you come
To the barricades of Heaven where I'm from
Song & Lyrics Facts
Jackson Browne's "The Barricades Of Heaven" is a live acoustic version of the song released on June 20, 1995. It was recorded during Jackson Browne's solo tour and appears on his album Solo Acoustic, Vol.
1. The song was written by Jackson Browne and produced by Don Was and Jackson Browne. The lyrics to this track are about finding solace in moments of despair and hope that one day things will be alright. Musically, it features gentle fingerpicking guitar with powerful vocals from Jackson Browne. The song has been covered by many artists including Bruce Springsteen, who performed it at a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy.