Track 13 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Michael Pourshalimi © 2011

Once upon a time in land
Where the birds and the bees
And the rainbows and trees were not real
There lived a boy whose heart was all cold
He searched for a way out of those fantasy fields

Wake up, wake up
He won’t find you alone
Wake up, wake up 
‘Cause he loves you the most

He spent all his days
Searching to find a way out of his dream
Back to the place he called home
It wasn’t until he found love in his heart
That he woke from this dream
To a world where he wasn’t alone

Wake up, wake up
He won’t find you alone
Wake up, wake up
‘Cause he loves you the most

The mystical poets wrote songs for this boy 
Hoping to guide him to the entrance of destiny’s throne
The blue paper moon would show him the way
Back to his love
Back to the all the wisdom that’s known

Wake up, wake up
He won’t find you alone
Wake up, wake up
‘Cause he loves you the most

Sorrow deceived him and pierced through his heart
A hole deep inside that would never be gone
But still with love dripping, he bled half the way
And found you asleep
Deep in the mystery’s song

Wake up, wake up
He won’t find you alone
Wake up, wake up
‘Cause he loves you the most

Mark Popeney - vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, ukulele, harmonium
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals
Mark Stephenson - vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - drums, vibraphone 


Wake Up

Track 10 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Popeney © 2011

As flames consume the sea
The life we had becomes a dream
We’re living on the brink
That pill won’t go down so easily, I’m afraid

Yet we’re holding on

Hear my final plea
For one more glimpse of something green
Despite this quiet scene
This place will die in agony, I’m afraid

Yet we’re still around

(Say good bye) to the glow of city light
(We fight to stay alive) this is our modus operandi
(Don’t cry) it’s alright, might be the end of time
(End of time) we’ll find the upside

Yet we’re holding on
Still we’re holding on

But we’re not afraid
No we’re not afraid

(Say good bye) to the glow of city light
(We fight to stay alive) this is our modus operandi
(Don’t cry) it’s alright, might be the end of time
(End of time) we’ll find the upside

As the sun begins to rise, 
Eternal freedom (for all our years)
Freedom from lies, pain, 
Tonight we’ll find our freedom in time

Mark Popeney - vocals, electric guitar, pipa
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals
Mark Stephenson - vocals, electric guitar
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - vocals, drums, percussion 

End Of Time

Track 9 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Popeney © 2003

Out on town to the east side, the city air it feels so right
Tonight the smell of rain won’t bother me
By this time I’m dripping, I might as well take the long way
I’ll sign “The Longest Time” to stay awake

A week ago, couldn’t have found me walking in the rain
But a week ago, couldn’t have found me happy

I wanna feel the ground beneath my feet
And spring into the air

Frat row is a river, my friend Mike is walking alone
Apparently he just walked some girl home
And we talk about Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Love
Tonight the rain feels colder for him than me

Why did I refuse the umbrella?
Was I just trying to be stubborn?
It’s just that I need to feel alive

I wanna feel the ground beneath my feet
And spring into the air
I wanna see what’s underneath your skin
And see if I’m not dreaming

Even if it’s raining
I don’t mind being wet
But I’d rather turn ‘round 
And be with you, warm and cozy

I wanna feel the ground beneath my feet
And spring into the air
I wanna see what’s underneath your skin 
And see if I’m not dreaming

Just let me see you again
Even if it’s raining
I don’t mind being wet
But I’d rather turn ‘round 
And be with you, with you

Mark Popeney - lead vocals, electric guitar, keyboards
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals, keyboards
Mark Stephenson - vocals, electric guitar
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - drums, vibraphone, percussion

The Rain

Track 8 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Popeney © 2011

Close your eyes
You don’t have to see it happen
Just take your time
You know that good things come to those who wait
So you’ll take a number (and pray)

No…

Wait in line
So many hours in the day
It’s not that bad
Good boys, they always share
(When someone’s looking)

No…

You won’t read the writing on the wall

I know it’s hard to admit, but
This love is dead
I’m sorry, 
But it’s time to move on
You’ll find better days
I swear

I can’t promise how or when
But you’ll be free to love again

No…

You won’t, why don’t you
Read the writing on the wall?

Mark Popeney - lead vocals, keyboards, ukulele
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals
Mark Stephenson - lead vocals, electric guitar
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - drums 

Writing On The Wall

Track 7 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Popeney © 2011

This night is never gonna stop

On and on, you’ve let me ramble
Somehow I’ve known my way
After all this time, I’ve kept up
But now I can’t think straight

Where went yesterday?
Hit rewind
Seems the end is hard to find

This night is never gonna stop

On and on, you’ve let me ramble 
Somehow still know my name
Time to run and hide? Not yet!
Hold the line, got something to say
Why, tell me why does it feel right?
But then I close my eyes

So long yesterday
Seemed so fine
Maybe the night can be mine

This night is never gonna stop

What’s wrong at the end of the day?
What’s right?

All you say is all I see
All you say don’t seem to be enough
To save us from eternity

This night is never gonna stop

Mark Popeney - lead vocals, electric guitar, keyboards
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals, keyboards
Mark Stephenson - lead vocals, electric guitar, sitar
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - vocals, drums 

Never Gonna Stop

Track 6 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Popeney © 2008

Darkness, together again
Held breath, we’re eager to begin
Take my hand, I won’t lead you astray
Got time on our hands

I’m sure that we’ll be alright
Relax, ‘cause we’ll be up all night
Either way we’ve got lots of time
As the world begins to crash land

If the earth burns up tonight
When the world goes up in flames, you know
(Things will be) alright

Sounds like the fires are gone
On the bright side, it’s just us from now on
Anyway, let’s leave this place
Got a world to repopulate

Wonder, will you be lonely?
How long can you stick with me?
As we will build our new kingdom to last
Will we push ahead or hibernate?

If the earth burns up tonight
When the world goes up in flames, you know
(Things will be) alright
Climb the debris if you’re still here with me
And you will see our private country
If the earth burns up tonight

Mark Popeney - lead vocals, keyboards, electric guitar
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals
Mark Stephenson - vocals, electric guitar
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - vocals, drums 

Burns Up

Track 5 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Popeney © 2011

Hey you, the things you've been doing
They've got the right kind of people moving
Now the night can go on
Don't stop, you're just getting started
My chance to learn just where my heart is
I'm not afraid

I still recall the first time
You sang the contours of my lifeline
I couldn't fall asleep that night
Somehow you talk to the Muses
The same collect phone calls God uses
When he talks to crazies
(I bet you live in pain)
That's how you find that pleasant refrain
(So your life can go on)

The songs you sing will be alive
After we're all dead

Oh, music man
Strumming along without a reason
Oh, if you can
They'll be tapping their feet now, just like me

Hey you, the things you've been doing
They've got the right kind of people moving
Now the night can go on
I still recall the first time
You sang the contours of my lifeline
I still can't sleep

And the songs you sing will be alive
After we're all dead

Oh, music man
Strumming along without a reason
Oh, in the end
You'll be all that's left
Oh, music man
Strumming along without a reason
Oh, in the end,
They'll sing “beat to beat” not “dust to dust”

Mark Popeney - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals, keyboards
Mark Stephenson - vocals, acoustic guitar
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - vocals, drums, percussion 

Music Man

Track 4 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Stephenson © 2008

Every day, another dream
Another scheme falls away
Who’s coming clean, here and there?
Is it you? Every day?

I will let go as long as you
As long as you hold on
I will stand up as long as you
Can’t stand, stand up!

Every day some have a go
At this hope, you make it glow
Now make it clean, really shine
Fill it up, have a go

I will let go as long as you
As long as you hold on
I will stand up, as long as you
Can’t stand, stand up!

This is not anyone else’s time
It’s yours and mine
Look around
Do you see anyone doing anything?
Is it you?

Every day, another dream
Another scheme falls away

Mark Popeney - vocals, electric guitar, harmonium, pipa 
Michael Pourshalimi - vocals, keyboards
Mark Stephenson - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - vocals, drums, percussion 

Let Go

Track 3 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Popeney © 2009

While you were swimming up waterfalls
I dreamed that I could breathe inside the ocean
And while you were floating up stream
I forgot that I'd just been 
Drifting in the ether, floating aimlessly

While you were learning to speak to the wild animals
I was just getting out of bed
And while you were learning to sing
I forgot that I'd just been 
Drifting in the ether, floating

So you say I must be real
How else could I be sitting here
On this bed, slouching lazily?

While you were flying above the city 
High among the clouds
I was still crawling on the ground
I saw you up in the sky and forgot that I'd just been
Drifting in the ether, floating aimlessly

So you say I must be real
How else could I be sitting here
On this bed, slouching lazily?

Won't you send another dream?
Won't you save another dream for me?
I'll drink it up ‘til I am full
Send another dream
Won't you save another dream for me?
I'll drink it up ‘til I am full

While you were swimming up waterfalls
I dreamed that I could drift right beside you

So you say I must be real
How else could I be sitting here
On this bed, slouching lazily?

Mark Popeney - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, harmonium
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals
Mark Stephenson - vocals, electric guitar
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - drums, percussion 

In The Ether

Track 2 off of "Radiant"
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Michael Pourshalimi © 2009

I have to plan ten steps ahead
While keeping my cool, can’t break a sweat
I’m tired of waiting for this godforsaken ending
Hope it won’t be long until I’m saying:
Checkmate, checkmate

I’m throwing kisses ‘round the battle
(I think I’m falling)
You play it coy but then you prattle
(I think you’ve fallen)
Let’s get to business I won’t tattle, oh this is
Checkmate, checkmate

You furrow your brow in concentration
As you plan my next frustration
I can’t keep up with the moves that you’re making
Hope it won’t be long until you’re saying:
Checkmate, checkmate

I’m throwing kisses ‘round the battle
(I think I’m falling)
You play it coy but then you prattle
(I think you’ve fallen)
Let’s get to business I won’t tattle, oh this is
Checkmate, checkmate

Time’s passing on and on and still we’re left with indecision
We’ve been talking until dawn and still nobody’s made a decision
Is this twisted game of chess gonna go on forever long?
Or will you finally come to your senses and see that you’re right where you belong?

I’m throwing kisses ‘round the battle
(I think I’m falling)
You play it coy but then you prattle
(I think you’ve fallen)
Let’s get to business I won’t tattle, oh this is
Checkmate, checkmate

Mark P - vocals, electric guitar, ukulele
Michael - lead vocals, keyboards
Mark S - vocals, acoustic guitar
Rory - bass
Pat - drums, percussion 

Checkmate

Track 1 off of "Radiant
© 2014 by Dream Hydra

Lyrics and Music by Mark Popeney © 2005

Spare me, pretty please
I know what you're gonna do to me
I've got my ways of seeing inside your head
More like, I know when I'm gonna lose my head

A lethal affinity: a pretty lady and a lonely me
I know when something's gonna mess with my head
I've got my ways of seeing inside your head

And so I'll fade you out
I'll try to block you out
And so I'll fade you out of my mind

I don't need certain misery, so
I think that I'll pretend that I'm not interested in you
Agony's buy-one-get-one-free, but
I think that I'm gonna say something to you

I can't remember what I could've said to you that night
That would've changed the draconian law 
That says a girl like you avoids a guy like me

Now we’ve got ourselves a lethal affinity
I can't believe you'd speak to me
But then again, what do I know?
You're probably gonna tell me just to go with the flow

And so I'll fade you out
I'll try to block you out
And so I'll fade you out of my mind

(Of my mind)
Memories can't hurt me without fear
So what am I doing still standing over here
I know it's not easy
So somebody please get me, just get me one last drink

And so I'll fade you out
I'll try to block you out
And so I'll fade you out of my mind

Spare me, pretty please
I know what you're going to do to me
I've got my ways of seeing inside your head

Mark Popeney - vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, ukulele
Michael Pourshalimi - lead vocals, keyboards
Mark Stephenson - lead vocals, electric guitar
Rory Snively - bass
Patrick Weber - drums, vibraphone, percussion



Lethal Affinity

Dream Hydra's epic first album, Radiant, tells a powerful story of love, the end of the world, and new beginnings. 

Led by the three-way lead vocals of Michael Pourshalimi, Mark Popeney, and Mark Stephenson, Dream Hydra channels classic rock greats like Queen and the Beatles in the new millennium with infectious tunes and soaring, bombastic harmonies. With toe-tapping beats courtesy of Brenton Kossak on bass and Luke Alberti on drums, Dream Hydra mixes pop, alternative, progressive rock, and reggae in a blender and serves it by the pitcher. With ringing guitars, swirling synths, and rumbling bass, Radiant will have you coming back for seconds.

The end of civilization. A new love. The search for answers. Featuring songs penned by Popeney, Stephenson, and Pourshalimi, Radiant takes the listener on a timeless journey. A vision of love and loss in a shattered world. Radiant asks the question: is there a chance for redemption when all hope is gone?

Dream Hydra is:
Mark Popeney (vocals, guitars, keyboards)
Michael Pourshalimi (vocals, keyboards)
Mark Stephenson (vocals, guitars)
Brenton Kossak (bass)
Luke Alberti (drums, percussion, vocals)

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