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Prisoners

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lyrics

Prisoners are gathered in the port at dawn;

The sky is burnt up and filled with iron.

Uniformed men in the divisions are awake,

Guided by the thoughts of lines they’ll have to break.

Put your ear to the ground and listen:

Tap into the wire, but there’s no transmission.

Above all, I will this One thing,

And I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

My shoulders aren’t broad enough,

But I plan to take it.

Above all I will this one thing,

Empty streets from colder times,

Years after the occupation ended,

There’s still a curfew in their minds,

No soldier left here, stationed to enforce it.

Fixed upon the space where no one ever goes,

You reach out for warmth among the shadows.

Above all, I will this One thing,

And I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

My shoulders aren’t broad enough,

But I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

Above all, I will this One thing,

And I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

My shoulders aren’t broad enough,

But I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

My thoughts in replication—

Given time, who will embrace them?

I am programmed for senescence;

Lies have made me faceless.

Pure in heart, but locked in time,

And I can’t remember why

I stood cold at the open door,

Forced my hand through your armor,

And I begged you to free me.

For I’m troubled by my dreams;

Other nights, they comfort me.

Above all, I will this One thing,

And I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

My shoulders aren’t broad enough,

But I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

Above all, I will this One thing,

And I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

My shoulders aren’t broad enough,

But I plan to take it.

My life is not long enough;

It’s so far past the limit.

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from Dover Lights (LP), released January 15, 2021

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“A hybrid machine with organic parts, like a vision of the future from a distant past.” - Marty Willson-Piper (The Church)

“A singular sound. Dark and elegant.” - James Eller (The The)

"A complex work, both musically and lyrically... The band... recognizes very diverse influences, from English sixties psychedelia... even industrial music." — El Garaje de Frank Magazine
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