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Metaverse
05:30
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(And now I feel the need to kneel...)
Sign, sign of the times, time of our lives
Time is a dime as we pour souls into each post.
Boast after boast, silicon hosts,
Showing the most as we push down our thoughts unseen.
Here is the scene, lovers and dreams read and believe and publish in full HD sound.
It brings me to my knees.
Salvation beneath the keys.
Mind on the game, one in the same,
New viral fame as we pray to this pixelated light.
Byte after byte, binary might,
And god is alive inside the transistors and diodes so I can heal
Smell the appeal, feel something real, taste and reveal this need to be revered and loved.
Am I adored? Am I just bored? I'm not a whore I just don't know why I need more.
It brings me to my knees.
Salvation beneath the keys.
And now I feel the need to kneel.
Embrace the light one and all.
A second life, one that we made.
Deus ex machina upgrade.
Open the source, tear out the code.
A new frontier awaits the world.
See you inside.
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Cognitive Dissonance
03:45
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I'm feeling so cognitive yet dissonant,
Living life as long as I can reach.
I'm feeling no harmony from head to ass
Maybe 'cause the die is cast and what's past is our epilogue.
Today we place our stake
With danger in spite of unity,
But you keep telling me,
Yeah you keep telling me
That I'm hopelessly as fucked as you are too.
Now that your eyes are swimming,
Now that your mind is clouding up,
Now that your life is ending, this voice is all that's left.
No more McDonald's,
And no more drunk dials,
And no more anti-aging.
These creature comforts we must forget.
I'm still searching for a reason
To this undue end of season.
They say that the dam is breaking,
But we're too close...
Now that your eyes are swimming,
Now that your mind is clouding up,
Now that your life is ending, regret is all that's left.
No more V-neck tees,
And no more dancing celebrities,
And no more frozen waffles.
Creature comforts we must forget.
I'm still searching for a reason
To this undue end of season.
They say that the dam is breaking,
But we're too close to care.
Tiny cracks fail the barrier.
Brains crushing under the pressure
Of millions of gallons rushing faster.
Proclaimed innovation.
There was no time to think, no time to react, no time for retreat, no time for reprieve
I cannot see, I cannot breathe, I'm dying but one thought sill lingers...
What's left when the water dries up and nothing is left in sight?
I don't know!
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Refrigerator Trophies
04:27
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Looking back on a life set in a tune.
Now a man, still the kid and his only muse.
A pat on the back the catalyst to my plans.
With just a prayer on the brain and a 6-string in my hands.
Are these all just dreams and illusions?
Just a youthful waste of time
Like refrigerator trophies?
But this next song's sure to make them see the truth.
This town ain't all it's cracked up to be
When the line is blurred between art and marketing.
Now some hipster fuck protecting the fake
Says "Sorry kid. It won't sell if the bootys don't shake."
So tell me what's the point
If every word I sing
Is nothing but cute to you
And this fucking hipster scene?
So let's just sell out...
Are these all just dreams and illusions?
Just a youthful waste of time?
I know, I know it's unlikely we'll ever get to see this through
But we'll be alright...maybe next time.
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4. |
The Chain
04:35
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Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise.
Runnin' in the shadows. Damn your love, damn your lies.
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again.
I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain.
Listen to the wind blow, down comes the night.
Runnin' in the shadows. Damn your love, damn your lies.
Break the silence. Damn the dark, damn the night.
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again.
I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain.
Chain...keeps us together.
Runnin' through the shadows.
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5. |
Just a Glimpse
05:54
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It's no surprise you caught my eye,
Locked in a moment passing by,
And in that second I see houses, babies, maybe a dog.
"This isn't healthy", I say,
For now it might be the way,
To ease this feeling that I'm likely gonna end up alone.
I see you wanting me to say
Something but I just stay away.
Another drink and I'll be right as rain to lay down a line.
"Say could you give me the time?" "Damn you are lookin' so fine!"
Eventually I know you're mine.
Just a glimpse in time, just a glimpse into your eyes.
For a lifetime of a moment you were mine.
Two strangers lying here in bed,
After the cries of love and sweat.
We try some small talk just to ease the shame of what this was,
And can never be.
I'll never love you I just needed you to help me believe.
Alleviate my mind, just help me pass the time.
I'm just another boy/girl who can't seem to keep this shit under thumb,
And when the morning comes,
Here I lie naked and numb,
Because you bought it when I say that it's all for fun.
Just a glimpse in time, just a love made on a lie.
'cause my lips are sealed when yours are pressed to mine.
And with a headrest looking like an abacus,
What's another notch to get me through?
And when I undress I can't help but think of this
As just another chance that I just blew.
'cause I saw it in your eyes,
Our future in your eyes,
For just a moment and then it was gone.
Just a glimpse in time, just a glimpse into your eyes.
'cause this loneliness is just a glimpse in time.
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Shades Des Moines
We are a 5-piece band from Des Moines, IA. Our music is alt-rock'ish with some heavy progressive and electronic influences impacting our creativity. All in all, we just want you to hear and enjoy our music.
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