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Equivalent Exchange

by The Gloriosas

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I am far from complaining but dont try to frame me for murder dont say that i dont care and dont say that i dont try when i push everything aside, so that you can wear your smile at all times. all of my love is yours but dont bite the hand that feeds you when you know full well its the same hands that need you submission, remission, life, death and love you are the most formidable opponent that ive faced so far in this realm you suck me back in after breaking me into pieces because you need this to function all of my love is yours but dont bite the hand that feeds you when you know full well its the same hands that need you submission, remission, life, death and love
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Anointed son, go forth and bring honor to the clan crush all of those that interfere, with your blackened left hand father you know my way is that of peace visions of cherry blossoms are all i see rid yourself of my name young foolish one the only thing we share now is the heat from the sun
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as the withered old man takes a stroll through his garden he beheld a sight to see on the grave of his past life, what grew from the ashes stood proud and tall, a baby palm tree from the roots to the trunk, pure perfection in the curves buried in a place, so far beneath its worth to make it up to Hegemone for a most gracious blessing symbiotic love will need my attentive care and my addressing. her branches sway in the most delicate way while her fruit is given gladly to feed any hungry along the way with the full bloom attraction, relaxing all the younger ones with incredible ease jasmine coats your skin and hummingbirds dance upon your leaves, and now im on my knees rejoicing now awakened her branches sway in the most delicate way while her fruit is given gladly to feed any hungry along the way
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Swamp Eyes 03:44
you've never looked so good, its a shame things didn't work out if you saw who i really was, you understand with out a doubt drastic measures had to be taken and i didn't mean to shake you up But now you're under my grip and on my time, and now the only love you'll get is mine from head to toe, you will surely feel the rippling spread about so delicate, the flame has been lit and i want to see you try to fight it swamp eyes deeper than the deepest everglade all those promises you never kept Now we can make sure those promises are made put the lights down low and let the warm sensations build run my hands down to places that I've yet to fill i can see the longing in your eyes but i can hear regret in your whisper but at least theres no next time, no promises to ever make again or deliver from head to toe, you will surely feel the rippling spread about so delicate, the flame has been lit and i want to see you try to fight it swamp eyes deeper than the deepest everglade all those promises you never kept Now we can make sure those promises are made
6.
dawn creeps her fingers through my blinds to ready myself but she is far to late to bring me back to conscious wealth ive been breaking since the break of yesterdays golden sun Seeing figures shaded by the darkness that follow my every step until my mind is done Hovering shadows that dance just outside of plain view brushing it off as your eyes playing tricks but you know somethings coming for you walking amongst all of those on the daily commute the shadows grow thicker and begin to hiss and whisper truth join us they say and step into this alleyway where no one can see torn apart by their hands and rebult stronger than any mortal man can be Hovering shadows that dance just outside of plain view brushing it off as your eyes playing tricks but you know somethings coming for you
7.
Going Postal 03:12
looking through the same windows each day and night the floods of flesh parade themselves in my hunting sights the carnivore beneath my skin wants out and to taste the meat of those looking for help and clouded with doubt i can no longer stand back and contain myself their limbs and organs would look better sitting on my shelf locking up the whole store and shutting off all the lights trapping my food has never been so easy and never felt so right hearing their screams of terror could make anyone feel boastful im redefining the meaning of going postal i can no longer stand back and contain myself their limbs and organs would look better sitting on my shelf locking up the whole store and shutting off all the lights trapping my food has never been so easy and never felt so right
8.
you said that your heart was locked away but now i see you where it on your sleeve within anyones curious reach, you gotta look good slip them far enough into disbelief its only a matter of lost inhibition a few slips of poison and your colors bleed out from your skin i wish i could be so much stronger, and have the strength to pull you back in. you need a mountain to lean on where the peak reaches past the sky no matter how, no matter how, no matter how hard you climb my peak will remain from your sights. all ive ever wanted was you at my side blinded so close to the ending line, weakened by what i thought i could prevent you will never ever know my sickness to the full extent you need a mountain to lean on where the peak reaches past the sky no matter how, no matter how, no matter how hard you climb my peak will remain from your sights.
9.
coarse veins, like the roots of the earth deeply embedded pumping nothing but the purest of the pure we tore apart the fabric of such a beautiful tapestry and you all look back, with insightful eyes and laughing tongues the blame resonates in waves and can no longer be shunned the return made in full, with all wounds intact concern was given freely but to no avail fearless he knows nothing of struggle despite being raised by wolves, who cared for their cub despite losing sight of the simplest rules coming down like comets in a shower, the chase never stops nor waits for the passing hour we tore apart the fabric of such a beautiful tapestry and you all look back, with insightful eyes and laughing tongues the blame resonates in waves and can no longer be shunned
10.
we are all to die, with our mouths dry waves of liquid light, thrusted from our hands the gods are hungry and we must meet their demands bring forth the strongest man and let his hearts blood run free place the fire upon his chest tlaloc will feast and everyone will rest with ease carried to the summit to face his wrath staring down, eyes in full waiting for a bloodbath Obsidian knife sharpened for the most plentiful rain the glory bestowed comes with a sacrifice and just a little pain bring forth the strongest man and let his hearts blood run free place the fire upon his chest tlaloc will feast and everyone will rest with ease
11.
different walls surround me each night but its all the same after awhile no food in sight but at least mother remains despite her vile state of mind she beckons and tires of my presence makes me feel like nothing more than a stain i am going to die here tonight and no one will even know my name wandering wandering where can i sleep tonight? take me in give me shelter please i wont bite pondering, pondering how i even got here? i just want love and to be held tight. looking back at a life almost lost and comparing it to yours i took all of your strength in return i left you behind those closed doors

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released July 23, 2014

isaiah rolow - guitar, bass, synthesizers, vibraphone, vocals, mixing, mastering
CONOR MOTHERFUCKING HUGHES - SEXY SAX
jon modell - drums on tracks 2,3,4,6,7,9,10
michael cresine - drums on tracks 5 and 8

lena darwish - album art <3

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