A king without a crown
A castle on a mound
Yeah send me down the river to your truth.
I’ll beg until I bleed
To wash my sins and free
Myself from all the things I did to you.
I know that all of you are burning,
Along with all the trees.
I know that all of you can hear me,
I never say what I don’t mean.
Barely conscious,
Barely breathing,
Maybe I’m the one who’s sinking?
Barely conscious,
Barely breathing,
Maybe I’m the one who’s sinking?
Into my hole.
We live inside our brains
A dangerous game to play
Counting all the hearts we knew we’d lose.
I’ll cover up the sky
To watch the birds all die
Make sure to eat the Earth’s now rotting fruit.
I know that all of you are burning,
Along with all the trees.
I know that all of you are burning.
Barely conscious,
Barely breathing,
Maybe I’m the one who’s sinking?(x2)
When I’m broken,
I deserve it,
I’m a wreck inside the moment.
Barely conscious,
Barely breathing,
Maybe I’m the one who’s sinking?
Into my hole.
I’ve died a thousand times, my shadow stays in sight.
He took my sisters heart, and cut the cords of life.
Now my mother cries and she blames herself,
Wondering what she did to create this hell. (x2)
She did?
She didn’t make this hell.
When I’m broken,
I deserve it,
I’m a wreck inside the moment.
Barely conscious,
Barely breathing,
Maybe I’m the one who’s sinking? (x2)
The verse "Can't even buy a coffee without exploiting someone" got me. It really hits hard. For the entire length of the album it felt like the end of the world.
But to be perfectly honest, it's just how life is these days. And it's fucked up. szczur
Musically this feels more experimental for La Dispute reminding me of their Here, Hear releases. Very atmospheric and easy to lose your self in. Perfect for the next time you’re contemplating your existence. (Also found out the guitarist builds his own pedals and used them on this record; neato!) Mikey
Recorded at home, Six Organs of Admittance's 21st album upholds Ben Chasny's reputation for experimental psych-folk excellence. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 25, 2024