The Hard & The Wild

by Peco

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‘The Hard & The Wild’ is the latest release from Irish, Indie-folk artist Peco.
It's a story of two young lovers, already hardened and tested by life, who know that love doesn't last forever. The world always has other plans.
The song plays out like a short movie accompanied by thoughtful production and a layered and evocative soundtrack. Beginning on a plucked acoustic guitar and gradually building to a crescendo as the story reaches its tragic yet inevitable conclusion.
Nothing lasts forever so enjoy it while you can.

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The Hard and the Wild

He was hard
And she was wild
He was inevitable, just like all the stars are dying
He was rough
And she had edges
But together they fit with two hearts that were synchronised

He was dark
But she was able
She always knew what to do, what to say when he lost his temper
She was scarred
But he was patient
He understood all the good things in life are worth some weather

CHORUS
He said this is how it’s gonna be
I’ll love you and you’ll love me
For as long as we can till the world tears it all apart
Forever is a word left for the young
And those that don’t know what it means to run
Just to stay in one place and survive is your only choice

They made plans
At the weekends
When they weren’t too tired and the fire in the blood was stoked
But days are cold
Fingers to bones
Well we’re too young and too wild to be tied to these lives and choke

CHORUS
She said this is how it’s gonna be
I’ll love you and you’ll love me
For as long as we can till the world tears it all apart
Forever is a word left for the young
And those that don’t know what it means to run
Just to stay in one place and survive is your only choice

He took one last job and then he’d be done
Wasn’t much risk, not with this one
He’d make enough money to see them straight
Might even be enough to get away
He left her with a kiss and a lingering doubt
And when she finally called,
The phone rang out

He was hard and she was wild

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released October 1, 2021

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Peco Kildare, Ireland

Peco is an Irish artist who's music is a blend of folk, indie-rock and Americana. His songs combine strong melodies with insightful and imaginative lyrics.

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