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Ashes

by Kryptik Metaphor

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1.
They tell me "rock is dead". They laugh and shake their heads. Sorry, are you the trendsetter? Look down into the streets and surely then you'll see things have never looked better. I hear you talking but you don't even know which way the wind blows. We're here to fight and we're not here to run. There's plenty more where that came from. We're starting fires and we're letting the burn. There's plenty more where that came from. Too long we've toiled away but we're still here to stay. It's time for rock retribution. I'm out at Castle Tavern. Oh man, it feels like heaven. The start of our revolution. I hear you talking but you don't even know which way the wind blows. We're here to fight and we're not here to run. There's plenty more where that came from. We're starting fires and we're letting the burn. There's plenty more where that came from. I wrote this song in a day. I know, that's stupid to say but I feel it burning in me. This music burning in me. Oh God, it's burning in me... I hear you talking but you don't even know which way the wind blows. We're here to fight and we're not here to run. There's plenty more where that came from. We're starting fires and we're letting the burn. There's plenty more where that came from. We're here to fight and we're not here to run. There's plenty more where that came from. We're starting fires and we're letting the burn. There's plenty more where that came from.
2.
How was I supposed to react when someone I love asks a question like that? You put me on trial, I scoffed and I smiled but it hasn’t been the same since. Chances are that you don’t remember, after all it was last November but I can’t turn the page on this private rage and it hasn’t been the same since. I’m trying so hard to like you and I shouldn’t have to try at all. I’m so scared to move on without you but I know I don’t need you at all. Turns out that I can hold a grudge! 
I guess this grudge won’t budge. How stupid to try and compare the places we go and the paths we take there. To look down on mine is simply asinine and it hasn’t been the same since. I could ask you the same thing indeed, I could ask “what about your dreams?” but I’m polite and you can eat shite because it hasn’t been the same since. We tried take the world by storm but you’ve gone cold and I’m still warm and though it hurts to say the truth: I’m better off without you. I’m trying so hard to like you and I shouldn’t have to try at all. I’m so scared to move on without you but I know I don’t need you at all. Turns out that I can hold a grudge!
 I guess this grudge won’t budge. I have a scrapbook inside my head and I can’t help the fact you’re on every page. But looking back now, I can’t see the light. I only see red, I am Jack’s burning rage. Rage...
3.
Now and then I get the blues. Now and then it’s hard to go on. I was at the edge of the cliff when Bryon said I’d made a difference. I don't know where I'm going but I know where I’ve been. I’ve got a roadmap on my skin. You are necessary. You are loved, I swear. You are special to me so please don't go anywhere. Looking back on all the people that I’ve known over the years. Some of have left, I bid them goodbye. Some of have stayed and made a difference. I don't know where I'm going but I know where I’ve been. I’ve got a roadmap on my skin. You are necessary. You are loved, I swear. You are special to me. so please don't go anywhere. Am I necessary? It’s hard when someone cares. You are special to me. I won't go anywhere.
4.
Congrats on grinding us to a halt! The sword of Damocles hangs above us now. Convincing them it’s not all your fault and that we’ll move past all this somehow. Come and see the laughing stock throw away all that it’s got. Come and see the laughing stock called the U-fucking-K. Your dated view that we are so damn Great has all but surrendered all of our choice. Your twisted need to always regulate. You’ve given all the wrong people a voice. Whilst you’re busy pointing fingers and shifting the blame, the world is pointing fingers, “they’re at it again!” The way you see it, it’s a fight for control but the way we’re going, we’re just digging a hole. Come and see the laughing stock throw away all that it’s got. Come and see the laughing stock called the U-fucking-K. I don’t love my country anymore. I don’t like my country anymore. I don’t love my country anymore. This is not my country anymore.
5.
(Oh!) 
There's a burning deep within my soul (Oh!)
 that wants to ask you if I can take you home. (Oh!) We can’t live a life of dying slowly alone. Am I speaking in an adequate tone? (Oh!) There’s nothing more to this than the tale in my head. I’d rather be happy… then I’d rather be dead. On and on and on and on… until my heart corrodes. On and on and on and on… until my heart explodes. 
(Oh!) I’m full of lies and I’m full of cheap whiskey too. (Oh!) You’re full of hints that might be shining right through. (Oh!) Will you indulge me in creating our own truth? A moment that happened but never happened, too soon. (Oh!) There’s nothing more to this than the tale in my head. I’d rather you’re happy… so I’ll play dead. On and on and on and on… until my heart corrodes. On and on and on and on… until my heart explodes.
 Smile my way and I might consider it; breaking the rules that just barely fit. Time will tell if it will be worth the risk to learn the truth of unknowable bliss.

 (You’re so pretty.
 I just want to fuck you.) On and on and on and on… until my heart corrodes. On and on and on and on… until my heart explodes.
6.
I am the Prince and the Pauper, you’re just a Pied Piper You’re on stage, I’m the corner, not where I’m supposed to be I’m losing so much sleep and I’m stuck at the bottom You seem to drift above the sheep and you’re not even bothered. It’s selfish and I am pathetic but it tears through my soul. I can barely stand the feeling that you’ve got what I wanted You are dancing on the ceiling, I’m down here on the floor It’s selfish and I am pathetic but it tears through my soul. How can I be put back together when I've never been whole? I want to wish you the best of luck but every time I try I get stuck on the thought that you’re exactly where I’m supposed to be. Motivate the motive. Motivate the motive.
7.
I used to be more fun than I am. I open up Twitter and close it again. Every day is the same endless stream of things that make me want to go back to sleep. Grinding my teeth and balling my fists, exhaling deeply and all of this does nothing to dissuade the nausea inside that only swallows me when I open my eyes. And I can’t let it go... It comes with me everywhere. And I can’t carry on... It rests on my shoulders square. And I can’t let it go... It stays in the back somewhere. And I can’t carry on... Some days I wish that I didn’t care. Six years ago when I was twenty four I posted a rant and a metaphor inspired by my Mother’s lack of care for any tragedy that occurs abroad. People inspire themselves to be mad at so-called “snowflakes” that are “offended”. Facebook tells me one that one of my friends has shown their colours as a bigot again. And I can’t let it go... It comes with me everywhere. And I can’t carry on... It rests on my shoulders square. And I can’t let it go... It stays in the back somewhere. And I can’t carry on... Some days I wish that I didn’t care. It’s been said before but I’ll say it again: some days I feel like I was meant for a meaningful end so take my hand and walk down the tracks with me, bare witness as I throw myself on the gears of the machine.
8.
Heathrow 03:19
Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not real. Distance can’t change the way you feel. Through circumstances hard to recall I met a friend up against the wall. We stood together through it all and now she’s coming home. Here I am, crying in Heathrow. Here I am, crying in Heathrow. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not real. Distance can’t change the way you feel. Your first words to me were “don’t you cry”. Crazy to me how eight years fly. I never thought you’d be my side but now you’re coming home. Here I am, crying in Heathrow. Here I am, crying in Heathrow. Hyperventilating, I’ve got the shakes. My stomach’s turning ‘cos your flight’s late. I’m pacing back and forth again until they open the gate. Here I am, crying in Heathrow. Here I am, crying in Heathrow. Here I am, crying in Heathrow. Here I am, crying in Heathrow.
9.
Come on and pass it ‘round, my glass is half empty. I got nothing to lose and I’m really feeling me. Trapped in the kitchen trying to escape my ex again so I can dance in the bathroom with Elle again. Chug, chug, chug, chug. Let it all flow through. Chug, chug, chug, chug. You know what to do. I don’t know what this is but it tastes good so it’s my drink. I don’t know what the plan is but I’m cool if I don’t have to think. I’ll either be the only one at 5am wide awake or sobering up in your parents bed next to a mistake. Shots, shots, shots, shots. Let it all flow through. Shots, shots, shots, shots. You know what to do. The party is over, it’s time to go home The party is over, too soon. No! Hit start on this playlist. Another glass of this. I’m feeling so reckless and I wanna get pissed. The party is over, it’s time to go home The party is over, too soon The party is over, it’s time to go home The party is over, too soon.
10.
Mary 03:36
One cold morning, 25th of December. The last time I saw her, or what was left. Wasted away, she thought she was 33. I sat and cried by myself in the car. Take this away, I am ashamed. Sunday dinner, at the head of the table. All my childhood, I never took the time. In many ways, you’re still a stranger to me. In many ways… so am I. Take this away, I am ashamed. Wait a little longer for my apology. Wait a little longer for my apology.
11.
Ashes 05:13
I gave you everything that I had. You chewed it up, spat it out, and I’m none the wiser. My passion released into the ether. The silence only stared and watched me get older. It burnt through my veins for so long it’s no wonder all that’s left is ashes ashes ashes ashes. I gave you one more chance to save my life. You chewed it up, spat it out, and my soul is aching. My passion dying in the cold air. The silence only stared and I’ve lost my nerve. It burnt through my veins for so long it’s no wonder all that’s left is ashes ashes ashes ashes. Through the eye of the Maelstrom. In the circle of Vultures. Endured through the winter. Sincerely nothing remains but… Ashes.

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released October 28, 2019

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