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Never Faced the Light
The Miracle Syndicate

You arrived
like something I had almost forgotten
Your body
never quite faced the light
The air stayed still
long after you
went away

(If you’d asked…)
I wouldn’t have answered
(If you’d stayed…)
I wouldn’t have known

We left no mark,
only the flame
where breath
almost became a name.
Your coat still hangs,
but the body it knew
refused to be warm again.

No sound,
just a rhythm in the floor.
I think I heard you once,
or was that just the door?

(If you’d asked…)
I would’ve vanished,
vanished.
(If you’d stayed…)
I would have lied.

We had to part,
you left on a plane.
The death of us became my pain.

Your scent remains
from your body I knew.
I fade into your space
again.

Can you hear my
cry in the silent night?
Your quiet voice
never made it to the light.
My mind stayed still
long after you
went away.

(If you’d asked…)

My blind faith will
long after you
went away.

(If you’d asked…)
I wouldn’t answer.
(If you had stayed…)
I wouldn’t be here.

Credits:
Written and performed by Nayeli Astra Xóchitl, Elena Morgenstern, and Brad Astra
Produced by The Miracle Syndicate
Mixed and mastered by Brad Astra at Nude Studio · Calgary · Canada
Label: Painful Records © 2026

Special Thanks:
To the ravens who guided our melodies, the universe for its endless inspiration, and to everyone who has been part of this journey. This music collection is dedicated to those who dream with their eyes open.

In Loving Memory:
To Rio, who always listened. 🐾 🖤✨

Never Faced The Light

Someone is watching

There are strangers in my house
They came through the water as I crossed over

Now all my little strangers like children dance with me They're playing ring­a­rosy
All fall down inside of me

Blood of my blood, Flesh of my flesh We are one My passenger
And I think the stars
Are peepholes in the firmament

Someone is watching

I heard your footsteps on the wooden floor
But I couldn't face what was behind the door
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear I have many spirits and they're always near

Blood of my blood, Flesh of my flesh 
We are one My passenger

And I think the stars
Are peepholes in the firmament

Someone is watching

Mixed by Ewan Pearson
￼​℗ © 2 0 1 6 H u n t e r A s a H o r s e

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Basic Instinct

Anomie Belle (they/them) is a composer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Pacific Northwest (www.anomiebelle.com). A classical violinist and vocalist by training, they perform, loop and manipulate strings, keyboards, vocals, samplers, drum machines, guitar and bass to create cinematic, layered songs. They were featured on Yppah’s “Eighty-One” (Ninja Tune) and collaborated with members of the Sneaker Pimps & Thievery Corporation. Their music appears in film, television, dance art and video games (Xbox, Showtime, MTV) and they have been composing for Sean Dorsey Dance since 2017. Anomie has toured in support of Tricky, Bonobo, Little Dragon, Bajofondo, Blockhead, Emancipator, Album Leaf & Floating Points. 

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