1. |
Demons
04:01
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[Verse 1]
Don’t turn away from the prize
Come and take it
Failure isn’t fated
And life is what you make it
So if you want it come and get it
Love or a fantasy or anything you’re after
Fear is in your face but it won’t end in disaster
It’s too haunting not to let it
[Pre-Chorus]
Swallow you whole
Give into your instincts
Body and soul
Consumed in an instant
[Chrous]
You can’t control them
But you’ve got to own them
We live with our demons
And feed them
But keep a short leash between them
This is the moment
To break from the broken
And it don’t stop the bleeding
But take time
And you’ll find
A reason
[Verse 2]
Too slow
And a little uncomfortable
The cups are full, so
Pick your poison, but
Where’s the choice in that
I know
You have got such an appetite
And the moment is right
So let go and let it
[Pre-Chorus]
Swallow you whole
Give into your instincts
Body and soul
Consumed in an instant
[Chrous]
You can’t control them
But you’ve got to own them
We live with our demons
And feed them
But keep a short leash between them
This is the moment
To break from the broken
And it don’t stop the bleeding
But take time
And you’ll find
A reason
[Bridge]
Open cages
Empty pages
Truth is faceless
(ay ay oh yeah)
I’m the voice
Inside you burning
Night through morning
So give in, give in, give in
Open cages
Empty pages
Truth is faceless
(ay-ay-ayy)
I’m not one you
Just get used to
So think twice
If you’re gonna roll the dice
You know that kismet isn’t kind
When you gamble with your
Heart and your
Mind
[Chrous]
You can’t control them
But you’ve got to own them
We live with our demons
And feed them
But keep a short leash between them
This is the moment
To break from the broken
And it don’t stop the bleeding
But take time
And you’ll find ayy-ayy-ayy
You can’t control them
But you’ve got to own them
We live with our demons
And feed them
But keep a short leash between them
This is the moment
To break from the broken
And it don’t stop the bleeding
But take time
And you’ll find
Take time and you will find ayy
A reason
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2. |
The Hunter
03:56
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[Verse 1]
Break down the doors and
Take all my hands can hold
Today I’m born
I’m hungry
I’m alive
I’m calm and sober
And I won’t sit when I’m told
I’m taking over
Honey, I’ve arrived
[Pre-Chorus]
Not asking for permission
Waste no time, nobody’s giving
[Chorus]
Pick it up, pick it up and run
Don’t hold back
No rest until
The whole damn world’s behind me
Be a lion, be a loaded gun
And don’t hesitate to kill
The hunter will define me
[Verse 2]
I’ve played the game and
I found no reason or truth
And it keeps changing
So fuck it, I will too
I’m done with playing
Under meaningless rules
The war is waging
Nothing left to choose
[Pre-Chorus]
Not asking for permission
Waste no time, nobody’s giving
[Chorus]
Pick it up, pick it up and run
Don’t hold back
No rest until
The whole damn world’s behind me
Be a lion, be a loaded gun
And don’t hesitate to kill
The hunter will define me
[Bridge]
I held my breath and waited
For an inch of space
I suffocated when
No invitation came
Nobody wants you
When nobody knows your name
So let’s get acquainted baby
Call me Damien James (hey)
[Chorus]
Pick it up, pick it up and run
Don’t hold back
No rest until
The whole damn world’s behind me
Be a lion, be a loaded gun
And don’t hesitate to kill
The hunter will define me
Pick it up, pick it up and run
(I held my)
Don’t hold back
(Breath and waited)
No rest until
(For an inch)
The whole damn world’s behind me
(Of space)
Be a lion, be a loaded gun
(I suffocated)
And don’t hesitate to kill
(When no invitation)
The hunter will define me
(Came)
Pick it up, pick it up and run
(Nobody)
Don’t hold back
(Wants you when)
No rest until
(Nobody knows)
The whole damn world’s behind me
(Your name)
Be a lion, be a loaded gun
(So let’s get)
And don’t hesitate to kill
(Acquainted baby)
The hunter will define me
(Call me Damien James)
Ayy-ayy
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3. |
Close to the Light
04:09
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[Verse 1]
Heart, lungs
Beating, breathing
Hard and heavy
Eyes front
Gazing at your
Soft and deadly
Lips, tongue
Nothing in the world just as sweet
[Chorus]
I’m inching close to the light
I’m tasting death and it’s invigorating
So much it must be divine
My hands are held to the sky
I’m giving into the power baby
At least I can say I tried (ayy-ayy)
[Verse 2]
Arms, legs
Slipping, gripping
Slow and steady
Hands laid
Learning what
another body
Needs, craves
Can you sense the hunger in me
[Chorus]
I’m inching close to the light
I’m tasting death and it’s invigorating
So much it must be divine
My hands are held to the sky
I’m giving into the power baby
At least I can say I tried (ayy-ayy)
[Bridge]
My weakness is your caress
And your breath
On my neck
Sends shivers down my spine
As we become intertwined
Heat, skin
Touching skin
Focused in
On your scent
Your kiss
My existential bliss
[Chorus]
I’m inching close to the light
I’m tasting death and it’s invigorating
So much it must be divine
My hands are held to the sky
I’m giving into the power baby (yeah oh)
I’m inching close to the light
So much it must be divine
My hands are held to the sky
I’m giving into the power
Baby, baby, baby
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4. |
Parasites
05:20
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[Verse 1]
Something dark and out of reach
Buried deep inside of me
Plagues my heart like a disease
Emerald eyes and grinding teeth
Gazing vainly back at me
As I peer into the deep
[Chorus]
Parasites
Have been growing inside me
They don’t bite
But they’re learning
It’s alright
I’ve got it under control
Just me and my restless soul
[Verse 2]
Life’s a race and you’re losing
They whisper in my ear
A tight embrace, like a noose
Made from blame and fear
[Chorus]
Parasites
Have been growing inside me
They don’t bite
But they’re learning
It’s alright
I’ve got it under control
Just me and my restless soul
[Bridge]
Parasites
Are in my head
I think that I might
Be losing it
I get so tired
And I’m falling behind
In this fight
[Chorus]
Parasites
Have been growing inside me
They don’t bite
But they’re learning
It’s alright
I’ve got it under control
Just me and my restless
Me and my restless
Me and my restless soul
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5. |
Devil Horns & Halos
05:23
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[Verse 1]
Lay me
Into a cocoon
Or let me sleep forever
Hazy
My mind is on a loop
Yes, no, don’t care, whatever
[Chorus]
Hello (hello)
I don’t care for Devil Horns or
Halos (halos)
Lay me in the ground, let me
Decompose
‘Cause lately I don’t feel
At home in this world
[Verse 2]
Crazy
Nothing really matters
But we keep on trying
Maybe
That’s the only battle
Anyone is fighting
[Chorus]
Hello (hello)
I don’t care for Devil Horns or
Halos (halos)
Lay me in the ground, let me
Decompose
‘Cause lately I don’t feel
At home in this world
[Bridge]
Get up
Don’t close your eyes again
You’ve wasted
So much precious time
Get dressed
And brush your teeth
The day is new
So concentrate and breathe
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be just fine
Just stay in the moment
Take it a day at a time
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be just fine
Just stay in the moment
Take it a day at a time
It’s gonna be alright
(oh-woah-oh-oh oh)
It’s gonna be just fine
(woah oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh)
Just stay in the moment
(oh-woah-oh-oh oh)
Take it a day at a time
(woah oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh)
[Chorus]
Hello
I don’t care for devil horns or
Halos
Lay me in the ground, let me
Decompose
‘Cause lately I don’t feel
At home in this world
Hello
I don’t care for devil horns or
Halos (halos)
Lay me in the ground, let me
Decompose
‘Cause lately I don’t feel
At home in this world
At home in this world
At home in this
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6. |
Liar
04:50
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[Verse 1]
Why should I care
What you think
You must not know
Who I am
The fuck are you anyway
No teeth to bare
So useless
You’re all bark
And I’m all bite
You’re nothing so walk away
[Chorus]
My God
Do they know I just
Wanna be like them so I must
Keep it together
My demons all tethered
Fight like a dog
And make myself better
So scared
But I can’t afford to care
I don’t know if I got what it takes
I feel like a liar
And I’ll keep on lying straight to my grave
[Verse 2]
Again and again
What you don’t comprehend
Is with each song I’m breaking my mold
I am far from my prime
I’ll outgrow you in time
So don’t you get too comfortable (woah)
[Chorus]
My God
Do they know I just
Wanna be like them so I must
Keep it together
My demons all tethered
Fight like a dog
And make myself better
So scared
But I can’t afford to care
I don’t know if I got what it takes
I feel like a liar
Feel like a liar
I feel like a liar
And I’ll keep on lying straight to my grave
[Bridge]
A giant sleeps within my soul
No one but me knows of what he’s capable
I’m only human but I’ve got
Passion consuming every thought
An atom bomb set to explode
As long as I believe it
[Chorus]
My God
Do they know I just
Wanna be like them so I must
Keep it together
My demons all tethered
Fight like a dog
And make myself better
So scared
But I can’t afford to care
I don’t know if I got what it takes
I feel like a liar and I’ll keep on lying
Feel like a liar and I’ll keep on lying
I feel like a liar
And I’ll keep on lying straight to my grave
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7. |
Deliverance
05:01
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[Verse 1]
Sold us lies to soothe the rage
Turned their people into slaves
Sewed the seeds of fear and hate
Barbed wire, cross fire
Took their place upon a throne
In their towers made of stone
When the weeds began to grow
Scorched the earth below
[Chorus]
Hanging by a thread
You don’t know the half of it
Broken, left for dead
We will find deliverance
[Verse 2]
Wipe the blood and clean the wounds
All our time is coming soon
Sweep the ashes from the pyre
Hardwired, spitfire
No we won’t roll over when
Dogs of war begin descent
Raise the flag and raise the dead
It’s not over yet
[Chorus]
Hanging by a thread
You don’t know the half of it
Broken, left for dead
We will find deliverance
[Bridge]
All, take it all, take it all
And wash away the blood, wash the blood
From your hands, your hands
Wall, build a wall, build a wall
To keep out all the poor, all the poor
From your land, your land
Tall, build it tall, build it tall
To quiet all the noise, all the noise
In your head, your head
Falls, when it falls, when it falls
You’ll know that we cannot, we cannot
Be avoided, avoided
[Chorus]
Hanging by a thread
You don’t know the half of it
Broken, left for dead
We will find deliverance
(aw yeah)
Hanging by a thread
You don’t know the half of it
Broken, left for dead
We will find deliverance
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8. |
Siren Song
05:05
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[Verse 1]
All you can eat
Just 9.95
Come, take a seat
Give the specials a try
You can have what you like
As much as you want
Drink the well dry
Then come back when you’re done
[Chorus 1]
‘Cause it’s more than enough
When you’re born into luck
And the fruit’s always ripe
On the vine
But the land wasn’t free
So we paid in deceit
And then claimed as our
God-given right
[Verse 2]
Top of the line
Our guarantee
The best deal you’ll find
For this quality
You’ve got money to burn
And no reason why
You don’t deserve
The best you can buy
[Chorus 2]
‘Cause it’s money well spent
Giving less than you get
But it’s goddamn for sure
Never free
There are prices to pay
Though the fortunes are weighted
In blood that’s been spilled
In the street
[Bridge 1]
Sounds and colors invading
Our ears and eyes
Drown out suffering faces
And tears they cry
[Bridge 2]
Round and round the money flows
Hands are bound as profits grow
Cats get fatter climbing ladders
Made from the bones of the prey they dispose
So hang your head and keep it low
Earn your bread and grind the stone
Await the day you take your place
And sit among giants the way that they promise us
All for one or one for all
It can’t be both so make the call
To fall in line, or break the binds
That control you, hold you
Deep in a trance as you join in the dance
Of the dead
But oh, doesn’t it feel good
Oh, doesn’t it sound nice
To cast your shame
And heed the Angel
Crying a siren song
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My Familiar Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
My Familiar is a musical group based in Philadelphia that is equal parts drama and sincerity with a style that weaves together the genres of folk, rock, and soul.
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