Name: Pheidippides
Duration: P00H04M52S
Description: Pheidippides was an Athenian herald who's epic run from Athens to Sparta to Marathon and back again inspired the modern day 26.2 mile race. The courier supposedly ran over 100 miles in total to request help from Sparta and to relay information about the battle between the Athenians and Persians.

Pheidippides

from Apocalypse 1 by Andrew Bockus

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Pheidippides was an Athenian herald who's epic run from Athens to Sparta to Marathon and back again inspired the modern day 26.2 mile race. The courier supposedly ran over 100 miles in total to request help from Sparta and to relay information about the battle between the Athenians and Persians.

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I had a dream
the war machine
was coming
It was up to me
To save the country
Save the city
Save the peace
To save the sovereignty for Greece
I took to my feet
A sip of honey
running
Swiftly through the mountains
Toward the beach
To tell my side they’re coming

The war was raging by the sea
Persian mercenaries fell
in Fennel fields
In summer heat
The panic drove them to back to hell
One-two to thwart Artaphernes
Everyone back home should know
As if the world depends on me
I went as hard as I could go

I could go a hundred more

I heard the voice of destiny
shook my shoulders
She said “son
You have a story to complete.
You have miles yet to run”
A messenger, I did my deed
Bursting gasping bloodied
When I collapsed At their feet
The crowd screamed
Son say something!

Victory! Victory!

I could go a hundred more

I can’t help
Thinking time is running out

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from Apocalypse 1, released June 19, 2020
Lyrics and Music by Andrew Bockus

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Andrew Bockus is a chemist, runner, and musician based in California.

andrewtbockus.com

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Apocalypse 1

Jun 2020
Outta Space

Jun 2020
Velcro Heart

Jan 2018
Pedestrian

Oct 2017
I want/I need

Jan 2016

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