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Take me to the river, take me to the sea
Let me see what’s swimming there, baby let me see
And when I feel so empty I want to disappear
I need a shoulder to cry on, baby lend an ear
Disarray, helter skelter
Storms are coming, girl, look for shelter
Let me hold your hand when you’re pulling me away
Because I’ll need somebody to talk to when I’m in the grave
I can tell that by your panic, you’re trying to stay sane
One word of advice, girl, don’t get on the plane
Disarray, helter skelter
Storms are coming, girl, look for shelter
If you fly to Pennsylvania in the middle of a storm
Be sure to tell your pilot that you’re ready to be born
I’ll be there to meet you when the ground beneath you shifts
Be sure to keep your eyes closed when you’re stepping off a cliff
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In Between Dreams
03:51
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Out on the water's edge
Came a sound from below the sea
A symphony lined with rage
A spirit rose from the deep
Then just like that it’s gone
A complete change of scene
This doesn't make any sense
I'm in between dreams
I can't seem to find where I last placed my mind
I don't quite understand where I am
The last place I remember is nowhere
The last thing I recall is nothing at all
Snow capped mountain peak
I stand alone with my despair
When did I get so lost?
And why do I just not care?
A tree sprouts from the ground
Turning the white to green
I’m completely upside down
I’m in between dreams
I can't seem to find where I last placed my mind
I don't quite understand where I am
The last place I remember is nowhere
The last thing I recall is nothing at all
Nothing at all
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Entrapped In Colour
04:47
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Instead of telling the world to come to it’s feet
The words of the wise man were wasted on a message board feed
Everything fell into turmoil after that day
Now the lights and the colors that shine, they won’t go away
Silver and green, purple and gold
I can’t find the key; I’m stuck out in the cold
Someone come find me, then leave me alone
Silver and green, purple and gold
Blinding and binding, encircling, ensnaring, entrapping
Sometime’s it’s so hard to believe that all this is happening
For hours and hours on end I deal with the strife
The day’s a lot longer when you constantly fight for your life
Silver and green, purple and gold
I can’t find the key; I’m stuck out in the cold
Someone come find me, then leave me alone
Silver and green, purple and gold
Sand dunes and shrapnel, and shells of various kinds
Litter the landscape and threaten to destroy my mind
It’s so hard to forgive or present any grace
When you can’t even see your enemy’s face
Silver and green, purple and gold
I can’t find the key; I’m stuck out in the cold
Someone come find me, then leave me alone
Silver and green, purple and gold
Silver and green, purple and gold
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Interstellar Theophany
03:28
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The Northern lights shine into my window
Neon green Aurora Borealis
Paints the room the color of my dreams
The strange thing is my bedroom is in Dallas
The light it pulls me out of bed
Up and out into the night
Flying high in the night sky
Why?
Why?
Why?
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Above The Stratosphere
02:19
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As I exit the shuttle, the realization of vast emptiness grabs hold of my ever-expanding mind and pushes my eyes upward into my head. I can feel my body moving, changing, transforming, evolving. This moment is as insignificant as a blade of grass to a field, a locust in a swarm of locusts, a water molecule to an ocean. As a giant star rises over a nearby moon, I see the eye of God. It bores into my soul and spills my very being into the universe; I become one with everything.
An entity appears and tells me I need not be afraid for all has been washed clean, made anew, and I feel this to be the truth. The electric blue angel smiles as she takes my hand and pulls me into the rising sun, which implodes upon our impact, taking the entire universe, the stars, moons, and planets, with it. Existence ceases. Creation is void. Now I am falling.
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Falling From The Sky
07:01
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Well I told you so
So that you would know
But you disobeyed
That’s the price you pay
Falling from the sky
Falling from the sky
Back down to earth
At the gates of heaven
They wouldn't let you in
They said you sold your soul
A long time ago
Falling from the sky
Falling from the sky
Back down to earth
At the gates of hell
They said, "My boy, you've done well
We welcome you in
For your life of sin"
Falling from the sky
Falling from the sky
Back down to earth
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Altered States Dallas, Texas
From the peculiar minds of multi-instrumentalists Josh Dawald and Luke Hoffman, Altered States is less a band and more of an intangible aural vessel for your mind. This Dallas-based duo mixes beautiful, spacey soundscapes with elements of prog-rock, psychedelia, pop, hip-hop, electronic music, heavy blues, and conceptual, thought-provoking lyrics to create a unique, eclectic sound all their own. ... more
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