Michael Lyon’s “Standing In The Breach“ is a song of joy, but one born of disbelief, terror, and more alarm. It’s set to an alternative folk tune and shows what Lyon thinks of a country that is rapidly changing, one that he sees losing the values he once thought defined it.
This is rooted, truthful music, born of truth, and it reflects the inner turmoil of watching freedom fade before one’s eyes as fear replaces it. The song is constructed from horror and worry, and we had the idea that it had to be done, that silence was no longer an option. The song’s strength comes from its honesty, and that allows the emotional elements to land more directly, more personally.
It’s really about how two totally different people can find each other. Lyon describes a journey crowded with people from very disparate backgrounds, all en route to the same destination, reclaiming their power and dignity. That notion gives “Standing In The Breach“ the feel of collective resolve, transforming fear into something that binds us together rather than forcing us to live separately in fear.
“Standing In The Breach“ is a testament to the fact that folk music has always been a means of speaking truth and pushing back. Michael Lyon’s new song is a somber, soulful affair that has touched on today without marring the legacy of songs confronting injustices and uncertain futures head-on.
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