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Why I
03:16
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Why I
Am I the only one?
One who has jumped the gun?
Am I the one you fear?
I’m already dead, my dear
Why I?
I just want to celebrate
My chance to get things straight
Was it wrong to fight?
I’ve been trying
Still I don’t know what’s right
You, me—why’d I try?
‘Cause I am the man outside
A man who has been denied
I’m the broken man
Though it’s not like you’d understand why
Why I?
When the lightning bite strikes
I’m close behind with thunder mind
I’m only me, but it's fine to be
I don't fear the mirror
When the ghosts alive run and hide
I take it in stride, I ride
I’m one and done with the skeleton
These tears make clearer
The why I
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2. |
Can You Be the Grey?
04:54
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When I met you at the borderline
I opined
But if you’ve got the truth, I’ll be quiet then
Go, close your eyes
And sleep when you’re awake
You won’t open the door
So I’m giving it up
Your reason is incomplete
Can you be the grey?
Or will you stay and play your childish games?
To change
Our ways
We must slay what slays
But careful, lest you hate
The beautiful robe you wrap yourself in:
Approximation
Follow me into the unknowing:
The real beginning
What are your words even for
If they only divide the one we all should be?
Can you be the grey?
Can you destroy black iron prison gates?
We made this place in our disgrace
Return: The movement of the way
The tides: they roar, now as before
Can You Be the Grey?
A camp of fools sits on the shore
I thought that you’d have read the signs
But I forgot your world of lines
Though your lines aren’t wrong, they sing no songs
To mine, I hope you’ll sing along
Please, open the door
There’s life inside, if only you’d listen to me
Can you feel the grace?
Can you be like a child in a different way?
Maybe
Indeed
We will slay what slays
With love on this escapade
We’ll change
Our ways
Can you be the grey?
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3. |
Goldmine
04:10
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Goldmine
Winding down this year
The sphere in my ears needs cleared
A mighty reboot
Following the leader
Is something I promised to you
I would never do
I will find all the right in a gold mine
All the gold in my mind
I will know what’s below is a gold mine
Golden-minded
Shining cavaliers,
The buddhas appear far and near
Bringing something new
Listen and you’ll hear her
The Lady who comes with a drum
Snuffing out the ruse
They're gonna lose
I will find all the right in a gold mine
All the gold in my mind
I will know what’s below is a gold mine
Golden-minded
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4. |
Help Within
04:01
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Help Within
I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve this fate.
How did I end up here?
I know there’s more to life than learning from my mistakes
Still I can’t rid this fear.
Consumed by greed and jealousy, some things never change.
It seems to be the only way.
“Be independent,” “be free,” these are nothing but words to me.
I won’t allow myself to be deceived.
Chorus:
We’ve just begun, I feel too late, invading thoughts that I hate
Won’t settle down, not at this rate, give me a chance to break.
I find it hard to begin
My shadow has become thin
And still I wait for help within.
What can be done, what can be done to preserve this?
Is there a reason why I heal?
Am I in control? Does the body own the soul? I’d like to know
Why this illusion feels so real.
Chorus
Chorus
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5. |
Hanging to Dry
04:44
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Hanging to Dry
When I was young
I believed in truth
But I got older
Found out it was only you
When I left that town
The laws fell down
The funny part is
I could never tell you why
Now I know
Everything but you
Come, speak with me
We’ll talk about answers and hope, release
And all that we are
Will all fall away
Into something constant
Where nothing’s the same
If you go don't leave me hanging to dry
'Cause you could turn around and rewind
Well it’s not over
In fact it’s just begun
Open your heart
And stare into the sun
Forget about the past
That shit never lasts
Remember your name
When you’re fighting your way through it all
If you let me I would
Do anything for you
Come, stay awhile
We’ll talk about truth, deceit, and denial
Through all of the rain
This fire has burned
Fueling a mind so eager to learn
If you go, don’t leave me hanging to dry
‘Cause everything I loved
Became a memory
And all that I have dreamed
Is nothing I can see you
Standing there alone
Trapped inside my head
Looking for the phone
So you can call and say
Hello
Come, stay with me
We’ll talk about answers, hope, release
All that we are
Will all fall away
Into something constant
Where nothing’s the same
If you go, don’t leave me hanging to dry
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6. |
Clock Ocean
05:35
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Clock Ocean
Stain my brain
Unholy veins
The antidote was promised to work
But I came too late
I was born this way
No choice I made
That's no excuse, boy
I am through
Chasing you in shadows
You know what you ought to do
Your claims are fake
They're veiling hate
Listen to me, boy
Are you listening?
Life is beautiful
Boy, be dutiful
Old man
Do you not understand
That life needs dying?
The children are crying
Look within
By dying to sin
We begin to transcend
Suffering
I almost let go
Held on although I
Didn't understand
Who
You the truth are
Got lost in my own heart
But you never left
This world we made
Although it's made of shame
I'm holding out for the real thing
We will be transformed
Defying the swarm
Of murderers
Appeal
To mom on high
She'll kill all the lies
Listen to her
We're singing
Being lives
When we forgive
One another's wrongs
But the love I felt
Overwhelmed
So I ran along
And I'm sorry
I knew it all along
So let them become one
Here in Clock Ocean
Tick-tock till then
Tick-tocking again
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Archive Nights Englewood, Colorado
Archive Nights is a cosmically-inspired alternative rock band originally from Nashville, TN. Anchored by intricate guitar riffs, the band's sound blends the melodic muse of '90s power pop with the high energy of modern hard rock, and the sublime result is virtuosic yet accessible. Band members include Jake Boshart (drums), Chris Fruci (bass), Will Timbers (guitar), and Ryan Gasaway (lead vocals). ... more
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