Sing a set of poems, but more than that was shown
You set the bar for passionate tones
Against the tide you’d row, what kept you held in tow
Was the undercurrent ripping far below
What we didn’t know was that you felt as low
As the amount of times I called you on the phone
What we wouldn’t give in gold to resurrect your soul
To resurrect your soul
We're measured in grey and we're still holding on
A new language but the words come out wrong
Standing back of that room there's not a word, not a sound
We refuse to believe that you've gone back to this ground
Nothing's felt right since January.
Raised to believe in free vocal expression
Iterate truth of what that really means
This is as good as it gets
Hopefully messages don’t fall on deaf ears
Sheltered from those who are muted with fear
This is as good as it gets
The air hasn't killed us yet
This is as good as it gets
The sky hasn't fallen the air hasn't killed us yet
They’d rather we drown
Succumb and adhere
And I believe in almost everything
(Focus on sound of the ones who cry tears)
And I believe in almost everything
(And as you look down, intentionally clear
Hope that they’re better)
Please just hold on
(Raised to believe in free vocal expression
Iterate truth of what that really means)
Avoid being drowned (as I look down)
In the news that you hear
And I believe in almost everything
(Focus on sound of the ones you hold dear)
And as they sit down, their innocence clear
Know that they’re better.
credits
released December 13, 2019
Recorded and mixed by James Jackson
Mastered by William Bowden
Photos and Artwork by Benjamin Breitenstein
Angry, angsty and amazing! I just wish postage to the UK wasn't so insanely expensive* because I want the vinyl so, so much!
*obviously I know this isn't the groups fault. stu_h
This album has been on loop since I first heard it in a friend's car. I bought it the second I got home and haven't stopped listening since. Catchy, moreish and addictive, Pat
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