And so the night begins, at 15 past 8
Where pleasure can be bought at discounted rates
Wretched and weak will call this place home
Skin will be bought, souls will be sold
Con says, “We are staying late!”
“Barkeep! make us a drink!”
We are both 12 drinks deep. Con turns and says,
“You know that we are getting close to the end.
You need to come to terms with what this all means.
Nothing is left. No hopes, no dreams.”
I close my eyes and let the whiskey take hold
Tonight is the night where we loose control
(You know the truth)
I reach for the gun I have in my coat
(It is done)
And let the cold grip spoon my warm palm
(Now it's time to go home)
Con says, “It is time to ditch this place,
(Pay the whore)
Pick yourself up and leave a tip for the drinks.”
We get to the car, good night for my last drive
No need for things like seat belts and stop signs
This two lane street has turned to four over night
I guess my misery is my guiding light
I pull up, we kick the door in
Up the stairs we go to find her in my bed with him
None of their screams can save them from what’s to come
With the gun to my head Con whispers, “Welcome home.”
credits
from Grave Dreamer Vol. I,
released October 9, 2017
Damian Lindsey - Guitars
Chris Fox - Vocals
Daniel Kapla - Drum Programming
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Recorded at Wetlands Studios 2017
Produced & Mixed by Damian Lindsey & Daniel Kapla
Mastered by Matt Qualls
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Brilliant - punishing, but brilliant. jim_fuego
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