*LYRICS*

Are you afraid of a child?
If so, blessings to you, mother…
I was born in the name of the fire;
cast off,
cast off,
cast off,
blast off…
born;
born, in the name of the fire…
In the house of the snake;
learned from the mouths of the liars…

watched an earth full of ache;
born from the flames of a fire
and the house of a snake…
learned from the mouths of the liars…
so tell me what is your desire?

.
.
.

I WAS BORN OF THE HOUSE FILLED WITH FIRE;
SURVIVING A WORLD FULL OF SNAKES!
I’VE LEARNED FROM THE MOUTHS OF LIARS;
HOW TO TOPPLE AN EMPIRE!
STANDING ON WEAK LEGS TO BREAK;
THIS PLACE HAS NEARLY FUCKING KILLED ME;
LOST FAITH!
WATCHING A WORLD FULL OF ANGST WITH NO ESCAPE FOR ME!
A NIGHTMARE FILLED WITH PITY;
ENOUGH TO DROWN THE CITY!
REACH THE SURFACE AND BREATHE ANEW!
CAST OFF, CASTAWAY!
YET TO BE SEEN;
WILL I STAY?
I’VE REACHED THE SURFACE AND FEEL RENEWED!

I’VE REACHED THE SURFACE AND FEEL RENEWED!
I’VE REACHED THE SURFACE; WON’T DROWN WITH YOU!
I’VE REACHED THE SURFACE AND FEEL RENEWED!

Borne [LS! 2021 Demo]

*LYRICS*

GOODNESS GRACIOUS!
AM I OUT OF TIME?!
WHILE I’M LOSING PATIENCE;
AND PUTTING MY LIFE ON THE LINE!

BENEATH THOSE BLINDING LIGHTS,
MY FLAWS SHINE THROUGH!
I’M THE SHELL OF THE PERSON YOU TRIED TO GET TO!

CLAWING AT THE LID OF THIS COFFIN;
HOPING THESE DRY SCREAMS ARE HEARD!
A SCENARIO VISITED OFTEN;
MAY MY BODY REST HERE UNDISTURBED!

(and I remember the shaking;
and as the years passed,
I’ve witnessed the hearts breaking…
reminiscing the memories,
trying so damn hard not to focus on tragedy.
remember me;
not for the sadness,
but for the joy that I bring…)

NOW I MAY BE GONE;
BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!
ANOTHER GODDAMN LIE!
YOU’LL MOVE ON WITHOUT ME!
SO MUCH FOR SAVING FACE,
THE SORROW HAS BROKE YOU!
SUCH A QUIET SPACE;
FOR MY BODY TO ROT IN!

NO BETTER PLACE;
FOR MY BODY TO ROT IN!
NO BETTER PLACE;
FOR MY BODY TO ROT IN!
(THERE’S) NO BETTER PLACE;
FOR MY BODY TO ROT IN!
NO BETTER PLACE;
FOR MY BODY TO ROT IN!

(and I remember the shaking;
and as the years passed,
I’ve witnessed the hearts breaking…
reminiscing the memories,
trying so damn hard not to focus on tragedy.
remember me;
not for the sadness,
but for the joy that I bring…)

MY LIFE WAS STOLEN BY A SOULLESS WRETCH!
MY LIFE…!

…STOLEN;
I’M BURIED;
EIGHT FEET DOWN!
AS MY SCREAMS RING OUT HOLLOW
BENEATH THIS GROUND!

…STOLEN;
I’M BURIED;
EIGHT FEET DOWN!
I HAD SO MUCH LEFT TO ACCOMPLISH;
IN THIS SMALL TOWN!

LIFE STOLEN!
UNVARIED!
I’M SORRY I LET YOU DOWN!
I’M SO SORRY I DIDN’T LISTEN TO YOU;
WHILE YOUR WORDS RANG TRUE!
RANG OUT TRUE!

(and I remember the shaking;
and as the years passed,
I’ve witnessed the hearts breaking…
reminiscing the memories,
trying so damn hard not to focus on tragedy.
remember me;
not for the sadness,
but for the joy that I bring…)

I’M RECALLING THE LAST WORDS SAID TO YOU;
I KNEW YOU ADORED ME TOO!
BUT I’M LONG GONE!

I’M LONG GONE!
I’M LONG GONE!
LONG GONE!

LONG GONE [2021 demo]

*LYRICS*

YOUR DOWNFALL
WAS WORTH IT!

I’M NOT APOLOGIZING FOR THE MAN THAT I AM!
I’M ONLY SET IN MY WAYS;
MY UPBRINGING DEFINES ME!
I’M ONLY HERE FOR THE THRILL;
BRING ON A RIGHTEOUS KILL!
HOLLOW OUT MY BONES AND PUT ME OUT IN THE COLD!
(PUT ME OUT IN THE COLD!)
I’LL NEVER DO WHAT I’M TOLD!
A SLOW RISE TO THE THRONE!

UNHAND ME!
YOU DARE BETRAY A KING?!
I’M HOLY;
AND I WILL ONLY RISE AGAIN!
I SWEAR;
AS LONG AS THE SUN IS BRIGHT,
EXPERIENCING NIGHTMARES;
YOU WON’T FIND YOUR SLEEP TONIGHT!

IS THIS WHAT BETRAYAL FEELS LIKE?!
TO GIVE IT ALL EXCEPT MY SIGHT?!
KNIFE TO THE BACK;
ET TU, BRUTE?!

IS THIS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE MAD WITH POWER?!
BLIND TO SURROUNDINGS WITHIN MY LAST HOUR!
FULL BACK EXPOSED;
VITAL LIFELINES GOING FLAT!

THE LIGHT FADES FROM YOUR EYES;
YOU CAN TELL THAT THERE’S NO COMING BACK!
YOUR OWN CONSEL MEN ONLY WANTED YOU DEAD!
AND THE BEGGING CITY BELOW WANTED YOUR HEAD!

ET TU, BRUTE!

IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU…
IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU…
LEADER OF THIS COUP;
I WAS CHOSEN BY GOD;
I’D STILL RULE!
IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU…
(IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU!)
IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU…

THE LIGHT FADES FROM YOUR EYES;
THEY CAN’T TELL WHY YOU ACTED SO SURPRISED!
YOUR OWN CONSEL MEN WANTED YOU DEAD!
AND THE BEGGING CITY BELOW ONLY WANTED YOUR HEAD!
WHILE YOU SLEPT IN YOUR BED;
CONSUMING THE LAST OF THEIR BREAD,
THEY PLOTTED TO END YOU!
THE PLAN TO KILL CAESAR WAS CARRIED THROUGH!

ET TU, BRUTE!
YOU’VE SILENCED ME AND LEFT ME MUTE!
ET TU, BRUTE!
YOU’VE SILENCED ME!

Et Tu, Brute [2021 demo]

*LYRICS*

APPROACHING THE GROUND SO FAST,
I’M CASTING A SHADOW!
THESE DAYS HAVEN’T GONE SO WELL,
I’M KEEPING MY EYES CLOSED!

BOOM!
I’M SO FAR GONE!
SLAVE TO THE SUBSTANCE;
THE MIND ON THE DRUG!
SOOTHE!
MY BODY UNDER PRESSURE!
VICIOUS VIOLENCE!
DEAD BY MISADVENTURE!
I’M BLIND AND IN THE FOG;
IT WASN’T SUPPOSED TO END THIS WAY AT ALL!

when i want to give up without trying at all…
I WEATHER THE STORM!
cause no one will pull me from drowning under it all…
will i learn from my steps without repeating my flaws
hiding behind those walls; I am RAW!
I WEATHER THE STORM REBORN!

REBORN!

GOLDEN EYE OF LIGHT!
SHINE ON ME; BRIGHT!
BROKEN NAIL IN THE COFFIN;
THIS HAPPENS OFTEN!
BROKEN FEET KICKING UP THE DIRT;
AS THEY SWALLOW THE SCENT OF BLOOD COMING OFF THE EARTH!
RUN OR IT’LL CATCH YOU!
TESTING YOUR FOLLOW-THROUGH!

when i want to give up without trying at all…
I WEATHER THE STORM!
cause no one will pull me from drowning under it all…
will i learn from my steps without repeating my flaws
hiding behind those walls; I am RAW!
I WEATHER THE STORM REBORN!

BENEATH THESE HEAVY WAVES,
THIS BOAT IS SINKING!
NEVER DONE A THING IN LIFE WORTH REPEATING!
YOU SHOULD CUT THE STRINGS OFF ME, 
ANOTHER VILLAIN ON A MURDER SPREE!
BENEATH THESE HEAVY WAVES,
THIS BOAT IS SINKING!
BENEATH THESE HEAVY WAVES,
HISTORY REPEATS THE…

HISTORY REPEATS THE…

HISTORY REPEATS THE SAME!
AS I LIE HERE;
FEELING EMPTIED OF FEAR!

when i want to give up without trying at all…
I WEATHER THE STORM!
cause no one will pull me from drowning under it all…
will i learn from my steps without repeating my flaws
hiding behind those walls; I am RAW!
I WEATHER THE STORM REBORN!

REBORN!

Weather The Storm [2021 demo]

X Gon' Give It To Ya [2021 DMX cover]

*LYRICS*

I AM THE WORST AT THE HABIT OF BITING MY TONGUE!
I KNOW THEY’RE JUST WORDS, BUT I AIM TO WOUND;
THESE BLACK LUNGS HOLD NOTHING BUT SPITE FOR YOU!
NOW ONTO THE NEXT VICTIM;
POOR FOOL TO SINK VENOM IN!

so promise me, it never meant a thing…
CAUSE I’M SICK OF ALL YOU LYING THIEVES!
so you burden me, with your thoughts unclean…
YOUR EYES BLACK NOW; FROM STARING AT THE SUN!

I DON’T WANT TO FEEL EMPTY!
(NO, PLEASE NOT THAT!)
NOT AS FINE AS I SHOULD BE!
(AND STARTING TO CRACK!)

SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH ME?!
WHO’S TUGGING THE HEARTSTRINGS?!
COME CLOSER!
I WANNA FEEL YOUR SKIN!
AND THE COLD SOUL WITHIN!

Oi!
Oi!
SO COME WITH ME!
AND THEN YOU’LL SEE!
APOLOGIES!
THEY NEVER MEAN A THING!

so promise me, it never meant a thing…
CAUSE I’M SICK OF ALL YOU LYING THIEVES!
so you burden me, with your thoughts unclean…
YOUR EYES BLACK NOW; FROM STARING AT THE SUN!

I’M BURNING UP LIKE A PHOENIX IN THE SKY!
I FEEL I’M OUT OF LUCK;
I’VE NEVER FLOWN SO HIGH!
I FEEL WHAT ICARUS FELT;
TRYING TO TOUCH A GOD AND NOW I’M FALLING!
SOMEONE SAVE ME!
SOMEONE HELP ME…OUT!

WHILE I BURN OUT IN THE SUN!

so promise me, it never meant a thing…
CAUSE I’M SICK OF ALL YOU MOTHERFUCKING LYING THIEVES!
so you burden me, with your thoughts unclean…
YOUR EYES BLACK NOW; FROM STARING UP AT ME!
so promise me, it never meant a thing…
CAUSE I’M SICK OF ALL YOU LYING THIEVES!
so you burden me, with your thoughts unclean…
YOUR EYES BLACK NOW; FROM STARING AT THE SUN!

TRIED TO TOUCH A GOD; CAME UP A FAILURE!
I’VE TURNED MY LIFE TO FRAUD AND MINDLESS BEHAVIOR!

Ants In My Eyes Johnson [Abide 2021 CLEAN VOCAL demo]

Ants In My Eyes Johnson [Abide 2021 ALL-SCREAM demo]

*LYRICS*

HOLD ME;
HOLD ME DOWN BELOW!
I TRY TO KEEP MY EYES CLOSED!
HUNTED FILTHY SINNERS BEFORE ME;
TYRANNY UNOPPOSED!
ALL YOUR RIVERS HAVE RUN RED;
FROM THE BLOODSHED I’VE BRED!
HELLBENT AND OVEREXPOSED;
ASK THE DEAD WHO WERE ONCE MY FOES!

ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED:
ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED DEEP!
ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED:
BENEATH THE SOIL UNDERNEATH!

I’M A SHELL OF WHAT A MODEL SHOULD BE!
OH, WHAT A SHAME THAT YOU WOULD LOOK UP TO ME!
I’M NOT AFRAID OF WHAT THE DARKNESS BRINGS;
DESPITE IT SHIELDING MY PAIN!
MURDERER!
TRUE COLORS START TO SHOW!
CONQUEROR!
ASK THE DEAD WHO WERE ONCE MY FOES!

ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED:
ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED DEEP!
ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED:
BENEATH THE SOIL UNDERNEATH!

OI!

WATCH IN HORROR WHILE I BURN THIS TOWN TO ASH!
DON’T MAKE THIS EASY FOR ME; SHOW ME SOME BACKLASH!
BRASH!

ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED:
ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED DEEP!
ASK THE DEAD I’VE BURIED:
BENEATH THE SOIL UNDERNEATH!

Prison Mike [Abide 2021 demo]

*LYRICS*

I’M BURNING OUT!
I’M BURNING OUT LIKE THE PRODIGAL SON WHO CAN’T DO A THING RIGHT!
I’M LEARNING…
I’M COPING…
WITH THE LOSS OF MY OWN SELF-ESTEEM!
GATHER ME UP,
AND PIECE ME BACK TOGETHER!
I’M SICKER EVERY DAY;
OF FEELING UNDER PRESSURE!
I’M FEELING LOST;
LOST IN GRAPHIC OVER TONES!
SURROUNDED BY A SEA OF FUCKS;
AND YET I’M FEELING SO ALONE!
SPEAK TO GOD ALL YOU WANT;
EMPTY HOUSE LEFT TO HAUNT!

OUR EYES SHINE LIKE THE GLASS THAT WE TRED ON;
WAITING FOR SUBJUGATION!
FIGHTING TOOTH AND NAIL WILL BE THE HILL THAT I DIE ON;
CAUSE I’M THE MAIN VILLAIN DREADING THE NARRATION!

TURN THE PAGE;
FLIP THE SCRIPT;
I’M NOT WAITING…
I’M NOT WAITING FOR A HERO TO SHOW AND SAVE ME; AH!

I’M NOT WAITING!
NO, I’M NOT WAITING TO BE A VICTIM!
I’LL SHOW NO MERCY;
WHEN I SINK THIS CITY!

Del Bocca Vista [Abide 2021 demo]

*LYRICS*

I AM THE DARK!
BECAUSE I WEAR THE MARK!

BEWARE;
I AM THE SINNER!
THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB OF THE WINTER!
HOW COULD YOU TURN YOUR BACK ON ME;
AFTER ALL THE LOVE THAT I GAVE?!
YOU LOATHE ME;
AFTER THESE DARK THOUGHTS MADE…
ME CONSIDER THE DARKEST OUTCOME;
ANOTHER SETBACK FOR ME TO OVERCOME!
AS YOU BEG ME
NOT TO PROCEED
IN TAKING YOUR SWEET CHILD AWAY;
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE,
I’M LEAD ASTRAY!

I AM FEAR;
I AM DARK,
I’M THE NEVER-ENDING SPARK!
WHITE HOT LIES;
WON’T COMPLY,
WE’RE ALREADY DEAD IN HIS EYES!

A LOST CAUSE;
LEFT TO ROT!
JUST ANOTHER AFTERTHOUGHT!
HE’S YOUR SUN;
I’M THE MOON,
WITH A FILTHY SILVER SPOON!

(BEHOLD, BEHOLD!)
BEHOLD THE MARK OF CAIN!
(BEHOLD, BEHOLD!)
I DON’T FEEL AS IF I’M HUMANE!
(BEHOLD, BEHOLD!)
BEHOLD THE MARK OF CAIN!
(BEHOLD, BEHOLD!)
YOU LOOK UPON ME AS IF I’M INSANE!

FOUR MINUS ONE MAKE THREE!
LOOK NOW WHAT’S BECOME OF ME?!
THEY WHO READ MY STORY WILL THINK I’VE LOST MY MIND;
COULD NO LONGER HIDE MY RAGE,
CHOSE TO TURN THE PAGE;
ON THIS SO-CALLED GIFT OF LIFE,
FINDING SOLACE IN A KNIFE!

I AM FEAR;
I AM DARK,
I’M THE NEVER-ENDING SPARK!
WHITE HOT LIES;
WON’T COMPLY,
WE’RE ALREADY DEAD IN HIS EYES!

A LOST CAUSE;
LEFT TO ROT!
JUST ANOTHER AFTERTHOUGHT!
HE’S YOUR SUN;
AND I’M THE MOON,
WITH A FILTHY SILVER SPOON!

AND I HATE TO BE
THE BEARER OF BAD NEWS;
THAT I’VE SUCCUMB TO THESE BAD VIEWS!
AND I SWEAR I LOVE YOU;
DESPITE WHAT THESE ACTIONS SHOW,
I KNOW I DID THIS FOR YOU,
TO SHOW WHAT I’M WILLING TO GIVE,
MY SANITY ALL FOR YOU;
THOUGH FRACTURED LIKE A BROKEN MIRROR!

I AM FEAR;
I AM DARK,
I’M THE NEVER-ENDING SPARK!
WHITE HOT LIES;
WON’T COMPLY,
WE’RE ALREADY DEAD IN HIS EYES!

A LOST CAUSE;
LEFT TO ROT!
JUST ANOTHER AFTERTHOUGHT!
HE’S YOUR SUN;
AND I’M THE MOON,
WITH A FILTHY SILVER SPOON!

(BEHOLD, BEHOLD!)
BEHOLD THE MARK OF CAIN!
I DON’T FEEL AS IF I’M HUMANE!
(BEHOLD, BEHOLD!)
BEHOLD THE MARK OF CAIN!
YOU LOOK UPON ME AS IF I’M INSANE!

Mark of Cain [2021 demo]

THOSE WHO REFUSE TO DIE,
SHALL LIVE ON TO HEAR THEIR PARENT’S CRIES!
LEAVE THOSE FEARS WHERE THEY LIE,
LIVE IN DESOLATION OR LEAVE ALIVE!

THE MERE THOUGHT THAT WE’RE ALONE IS A FALLACY!
I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE EVERYTHING!

THERE’S SO MUCH LEFT TO THE SUN!
THERE’S SO MUCH MORE OUT THERE!
A WHOLE LOT MORE TO THE STARS!
I REFUSE TO NOT BELIEVE!

I’VE WASTED SO MUCH TIME!
WELL-WORN SCARS OF A WELL-WORN MIND!
I’VE COME THIS FAR, THIS IS NOT WHAT WE PLANNED ON!
AS WE BREEZE THROUGH THIS LIFE, THIS IS NOT WHAT WE PLANNED ON!

SO MANY WORDS TO SIFT THROUGH AND THINK THROUGH!
TO GET THIS THOUGHT ACROSS, THIS IS NOT HOW I PLANNED TO!
SO MUCH LEFT TO TELL, DON’T BE SILENCED!
IT’S NOT A LIE, YOU’VE GOT TO SEE!
WHAT CURIOSITY COULD TRULY BE!

I’VE SETTLED DOWN, BUT I WON’T COMMIT!
I’VE SETTLED DOWN, BUT I WILL NOT QUIT!

OPEN YOUR EYES!
COME AND SEE THE DAY!
THE SUN HAS GRACED US AND IT CAME TO PLAY!
WE ARE MAN-MADE MACHINES AND WE’RE FORCED TO BE THIS!
YEAH, SOMEONE’S GOT TO PAY!

THE MERE THOUGHT THAT WE’RE ALONE IS A FALLACY!
I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE EVERYTHING!

THERE’S SO MUCH LEFT TO THE SUN!
THERE’S SO MUCH MORE OUT THERE!
A WHOLE LOT MORE TO THE STARS!
I REFUSE TO NOT BELIEVE!

THESE OLD HOLLOW HOMES!
HAS LEFT YOU COLD AND LIKE STONE!
JUST THINK OF WHAT’S OUT THERE!
WE DON’T BELONG HERE!

And I believe…
That you’re cold and lonely.
(I LOOK UP TO THE SKY AND ALL I SEE,
IS A LONG ADVANCED LIFE LOOKING BACK AT ME!
I WOULD LEAVE TOO, IF I HAD THE CHANCE,
I’D BELIEVE TOO, JUST TAKE ME WITH YOU!)

Cosmos (Take Me With You)

“Take my hand;
Into these dark woods,” she said.
Deep down this rabbit hole, where I’ll take your head.
You’ve heard of my stories; heard that I’ve been cursed.
Well, let me reassure you, THE NIGHTMARE’S MUCH WORSE!

Everything’s okay now;
There’s nothing to fear.
It’s too late anyway,
You could even scream;
No one would hear!
Tell your loved ones goodbye;
CAUSE YOU WON’T BE SEEING THE NEXT FULL SUNRISE!

SUNRISE!

No, I won’t starve!
NOT THIS TIME!
You stumbled here to be mine!
Close your eyes
Say your prayers,
And everything will be just fine!
No, I won’t starve!
NOT THIS TIME!
You stumbled here to be mine!
(YOU SHOULD) close your eyes
(AND) Say your prayers,
And everything will be divine!

YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL THE SUNSETS TO FIND A SUBSTITUTION!
ANYTHING LESS; KILLS THE PROCESS AND YOU’LL REMAIN MY ABSOLUTION!
YOU STRUCK A DEAL, TO SAVE YOUR NECK, AT THE EXPENSE OF ANOTHER!
ANOTHER DAY BREATHING, THO UNAPPEALING, IGNORING THAT SINKING FEELING!

No, I won’t hide!
NOT THIS TIME!
Your reign of terror ends tonight!
BURN THE WITCH;
And all its children with it!
No, I won’t run!
NOT THIS TIME!
Your reign of blood ends tonight!
BURN THE WITCH;
BURN THE WITCH;
And all its children with it!

YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL THE SUNSETS TO FIND A SUBSTITUTION!
ANYTHING LESS; KILLS THE PROCESS AND YOU’LL REMAIN MY ABSOLUTION!
YOU STRUCK A DEAL, TO SAVE YOUR NECK, AT THE EXPENSE OF ANOTHER!
ANOTHER DAY BREATHING, THO UNAPPEALING, IGNORING THAT SINKING FEELING!

IT WON’T GO A-WAY!
THE GUILT OF BETRAYING ANOTHER!

THE WICKED WOODS HAVE CEASED ITS KILLINGS!
SETTING FREE THE SOULS OF THE LOST CHILDREN!
HOW DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT;
HUNTING PREY IN THE DAYLIGHT!

Burn The Witch (demo)

just a metalcore/post-hardcore genre vocalist. this SC is essentially a graveyard of demos that never saw the end process...and i HATE writing AWESOME songs that fans of the genre won't get to hear, so...here we are.

CHECK out my band, Diegression, that DOES have official material on streaming platforms and youtube.

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