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Strange Universe
04:39
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It's strange that we are just particles that fill up space
We float around and have no destination or place
We slip in and out of consciousness
And call ourselves the human race
But we are not alone in this galaxy of emptiness
We Don't know where we come from, or even have a trace
But now our clock is up
For now lets raise our cups
And now lets drink up
Because it all could rupture
It's strange that we are in this thing called existence
We try to find what is wrong and what is honest
Trying to make a clouded sentence about wanting to caress
But we lost all sense
But we are cleansed
From this mess
But now our clock is up
For now lets raise our cups
And now lets drink up
Because it all could rupture
It's a strange universe that we live in
I can still taste the salt in the water
As we grow farther
and farther
and farther
and farther...
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Liquid Dream
03:35
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Khruangbin has been a huge influence on me ever since they came out, especially with their style. For a while I always thought songs needed lyrics but hearing a band being able to play so many wonderful instrumentals made me realize I shouldn't be afraid to put more instrumentals out there.
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This One Evening
04:31
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We live to die and we die to tell
The story that we knew so well
You tried to fail but we all fell
Where no one could fall
Somewhere with no trail
Though we can call it swell
So fragile and frail
Still a beautiful place to dwell
With only the tall structures to hail
Farewell
To all that I fear
Here pages are slipping out
The nexus flipping upside down
Worlds tilting and tipping
Minds tripping but still living
Lips mouthing off
And the will you finally found slips
From the soft hands that grip without a sound
So close
All we know...
Is that the universe is deep
And we all live up for this one evening
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Lost in Thought
05:23
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Encased in crystal with the purest of intentions
The intellects are dull
And there's no mention of what's to come
Sentients of nature will permit protection
And winds howl through my skull
I'm lost in thought
But not when I'm with you
I forgot all that I knew
I'm lost in the blue
Synthesize the mind
Realize that we are blind
So cautious and curious
Only to find I'm delirious
And conscious is mysterious
The winds whisper in eternalness
I'm lost in thought
But not when I'm with you
I forgot all that I knew
I'm lost in the blue
But not when I'm with you
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Sink
05:45
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I feel as if my head is going to explode
I was carrying too heavy of a load
Someone help lift this burden
Off my shoulders
Before I sink into the abyss
Give me a hand cause we're all getting older
I need to rest
It's my only wish
Cause I don't know what I have left
We all keep going even though its such a risk
I sink into my bed
Forget where I am
And dream of everything said
And try to fix what I can
I feel as if my voice is lost
I want to speak no matter the cost
But I know I have to be wise with my words
Accept all the wrongs and flaws
I just wish I knew the cause
Of all of this that's been going on
I sink into my pillow
And forget where I am
I dream of a great willow
And under it is a man
He looks at me and says
To do the best I can
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Odessa
02:33
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Quixotic Story
03:06
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The dust and debris in the air
That we breathe in while you glare
Fair enough to bend and tear
Rules that aren't there
But before you're lured into the lair
Of uncured nightmares
We know we must not stare
At the imagination left on steps and stairs
We were made unfair
But to enjoy the things that are actually there
And nobody knows the ideas and plans
That she has in her hands
We grasp the strands of thread
To create the story in your head
Of an orchard in the valley
With mirk of the grassy hinterland
A colorless bird in the gallery
Singing about dark wet winter sand
Then to and through the marsh we ran
Harsh enough to have everything expand
We're sinking fast into land
Sharing final thoughts on the love we had
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Chasing Clouds
05:15
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We're down in the Baltics
We all want a redo
Prismatic sculptures that mimic our day to day schedule
Monolithic statues that represent all the heroes and fools
The past sent to the present all the traditions and rules
We've turned into sand
Crystal dust and land
Remove all that is bland
And remember what we have in hand
Runes and stepping stones
Unlock forgotten temples
Gloom sets in and roams
The air plays beautiful tones
We float like foam on a river
But we're all alone
A long way from home
We've turned into sand
Crystal dust and land
Remove all that is bland
And remember what we have in hand
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Black Sea
05:13
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Nick De La O Santa Fe, New Mexico
Nick De La O is a local Santa Fe musician that derives influences from indie rock, jazz, and psychedelic folk to create relaxing, unique and meaningful songs. Putting together his poetry and jazzy guitar riffs, Nick explores a wide spectrum of music making each song different yet similar. Nick De La O's songs are influenced by the beach, nature, and going through life. ... more
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