If falling is the fashion, and grounded is pass&eacute;
A million years of failure find their banner day
Are we charming out the fetters, to breathe the poison air?
Are we lacing up and tying down a burden we could never bear?

Does what we gain outweigh the loss?
Does what we know justify the cost, this Pyrrhic day?

So what do we know, in the scope of our lives?
What can we say? We would stand here tongue-tied
And now that we've been stranded, it's obvious for all to see
That you would be the casualty...after all

I am like my father, a calloused heart of stone
Is taken out to barricade your gloomy home
I am like my brothers, this blood still lives to bleed
The impotent and irrelevant held hostage to redeem

Yet somehow we forgot...is this for show?
Or can some good still come from this day?

What do we know, in the scope of our lives?
What can we say? We would stand here tongue-tied
And now that we've been stranded, it's obvious for all to see
That you would be the casualty...after all

Have we missed the sign?
Of mercy now disclosed, the immanence of love divine
Are we left alone?
Is there life beyond our hate?
A hate that kills the only one...
You were the only one...

So what do we know, in the scope of our lives?
What the hell can we say? 
We laughed the day you died
But now that we've been stranded, it's obvious for all to see
That you would be the casualty...
Yeah I can see that you would be the casualty...
Cuz between you and me...well you will be the casualty for all.


A Casualty Of Necessity

Tracing Lines (Telephone Version)

From your first breath, we've been searching for you
Across the wastes of our forsaken land
The curse we bear will become your crown
The death we fear, your final rest

Sleep, little child
A moment's peace in your mother's warmth
Sleep, little child

From our first breath, we have waited for you
The once almighty king, made one with his slaves
Our generations cry for your blood
Tonight we're casting off your chains

Sleep, little child
You can't escape the coming storm
Sleep, little child
Tonight you have been warned

And don't you forget the mark that we will place upon your head
It's not angels that you're dealing with
Our history suggests you are not likely to survive
We both know how this story ends

Sleep, little child
You cannot stop the ancient war
Sleep, little child
Tonight you have been warned

And don't you forget the price that we have placed upon your head
It's not amateurs you're dealing with
Our history demands that you won't make it out alive
We both know how this story ends
And don't you forget the one who brought this crashing on your head
It's not angels that you're dealing with
It's not personal, but there's hell to pay for all your father's crimes
We both know how this story ends
On this silent night, before the war begins

Exist~Dissolve

Silent Night Before the War

The melody of this song has always haunted me, so I had to cover it. Find original song and lyrics here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXvmExDdk14

Burial Plot (Dayseeker Cover)

A bit more laid back version...

Original Dayseeker song here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXvmExDdk14

Burial Plot (Laid Back Cover)

Suddenly…I am the breaker
Of every promise made

Fearfully…I am the wanderer
Always afraid of who I was, afraid of what you give

And so I just throw it away
The glimmering world we were building
A fool and his fear setting fire to his own heart and his home

Awakening...I feel the damage of my mistakes
Every breath is strained

Desperately…I search through the wreckage of time
Hoping to find you there
Praying to find just a spark

Because I miss the dawn in your eyes
I miss the glow of your radiant smile
Oh my God, look what I've done to end up here, without a home
I miss the feel of your hand...in...mine

Now there’s a dark empty space
I burned down the bridge to my home
And since I am finally awake
I swear that this...is not what I wanted at all
It's not what I wanted at all

Oh God, can’t I ever go back?
Is this punishment or purgation?
Show me the path that will lead me home
Back to your arms
I miss the dawn in your eyes
I miss the feel of your hand...in...mine

I miss the home we were building
I miss the love that I threw away
I miss the shape of your smile
I miss the warmth of your breath

I miss the cold winter nights
I miss the talks by the fire
I miss our walks to wherever
I miss the sound of your voice

I miss the days that we wasted
I miss every song that we sang
I miss the ring of your laughter
I miss the taste of your lips

I miss the dreams we chased after
I miss every plan that we made
I miss just sitting in silence
I miss whispering your name

I miss the moments of passion
I miss the tangle of limbs
I miss just holding you softly
I miss the touch of your skin

I miss the dawn in your eyes
I miss the glow of your radiant smile
Oh God, can I ever go back?
I miss the shape of your heart in mine

Missing

Another pin
To mark the places we have been
How many more until we see them all?

These lines are drawn
With strings of yellow, red and brown
Connecting more than trails we walked together

Was it only this last September?
The days grow cold, but I remember

The blisters, boulders, bruises and bourbon
I wandered these trails with you
Someday I’ll look back, trace out these old maps
I want it to be with you

“Where to next?!?”
The question barely passed your lips
I had to smile, because I already know...
“Anywhere! Anytime! C’mon, let’s go!”
You know this feels right; we’ll get lost forever

But time won’t wait; is it now or never?
If it’s our last flight, I’ll still remember

The blisters, boulders, bruises and bourbon
I wandered these trails with you
Someday I’ll go back, head down these worn paths
I want it to be with you

I walked so long only to find my way
Back to these roads we traveled
Would you take my hand? 
Just one more wild adventure 
One more string and marker
So I’ll remember...

The blisters, boulders, bruises and bourbon
I’ll wander these trails with you
Someday I’ll come back, connect every thumbtack
I want it to be with you
I want it to be with you
I want it to be with you

Blisters, Boulders, Bruises and Bourbon

Let me give you something you can bump, girl
The records in the dash...don't touch 'em
Let it sink in, you should just drive slow
Just drive slow

They've been yellin' at each other from the backyard
"You in trouble!", better get your ass back here
Let it sink in, you should just drive slow
Just drive slow
Just drive slow

All our petty worries seem fine now
Eyes down, you been steppin' out of line now
Just give in, you should just drive slow
Just drive slow

Another night sleeping at your friend's house
You gotta jump ship when it goes south
Let's pretend that we just drive slow
Just drive slow
Just drive slow

I know you gotta a million things on your mind now
Twisted up, tangled, we be tied down
Take my hand, we can just drive slow

If you're feeling lost in this dark world
I can be your moon, be your stars, girl
Close your eyes and just drive...
We can just drive

Close your eyes and just drive...
We can just drive

Drive Slow (NOT A TOY Cover)

Yeah, do I come on too strong?
I could be dead right...
Maybe I'm dead wrong...
Maybe I've been thinking 'bout you far too much
Lately, I've been in my head like way too much

So would it scare you if I told you I fell?
Would you catch me?
Or would you watch me fall?

This is out of my control
Electric soul, forever glow
And youth will always look so very good on you
Maybe you and me should get up outta here
I don't wanna breathe without you in my air
Yeah, you've been MIA like way too much

So would it scare you if I told you I fell?
Would you catch me?
Or would you watch me?
I'd like to think if you could deal I could sell
We'd be a hell of a team, if you'd have me
Or would watch me, watch me, watch me fall?

Please believe me this is more than a game
It's more than hot, hot summer, one time threw it away
And we'll be young and beautiful
Young, and beautiful..

So would it scare you if I told you I fell?
Would you catch me?
Or would you watch me?
I'd like to think if you could deal I could sell
We'd be a hell of a team, if you'd have me
Or would watch me, watch me, watch me fall?

I could be dead right...
Maybe I'm dead wrong...

Watch Me (NOT A TOY Cover)

You got me feelin' sideways
Thought I did, but I don't know you that way
Trying too hard just to meet you halfway
Now you got me feelin' sad, babe

Maybe I'm the one whose parts are broken
Maybe I'm the one whose parts are lost
Maybe you're the one who took 'em from me
So why'd you say you want it?
Why'd you say you want it?
Why'd you say, why'd you say you, why'd you say?

This is is war, this is war
Love is dead, kill it off, kill it off
Do you remember when we ruled the world, ruled the world?
Now we extinct dinosaur, dinosaur
This is is war, this is war
Love is dead, kill it off, kill it off
Do you remember when we ruled the world, ruled the world?
Now we extinct dinosaur, dinosaur

She says "You're not yourself lately"
I get your point, but, c'mon, how could that be?
I'm feeling too down, whiskey in my bloodstream
Thinking 'bout how much you think about me

Maybe you're the one in need of saving
Maybe you're the one who needs my help
I try to cope, but there's no changing
So why'd you say you want it?
Why'd you say you want it?
Why'd you say, why'd you say you, why'd you say?

This is is war, this is war
Love is dead, kill it off, kill it off
Do you remember when we ruled the world, ruled the world?
Now we extinct dinosaur, dinosaur
This is is war, this is war
Love is dead, kill it off, kill it off
Do you remember when we ruled the world, ruled the world?
Now we extinct dinosaur, dinosaur

So why'd you say you want it?
Why'd you say you want it?
Why'd you say, why'd say you?
Why'd you say you want it?

Sideways (NOT A TOY Cover)

Hope you don't forget me; I'm collecting downfalls
Hope you don't regret me; you're collecting missed calls
Love you if you let me; anxious when you text me
Maybe when you look back
At our LOL-ementary relations

Got me feeling like a child and I hate this
I hate us...
Take a beat, you know this ain't us
This ain't me
I play my heart close to the chest, yeah

How come every time I'm sick, you run off with
With the antidote?
I need my prescription filled to the brim
With the antidote, antidote, okay

What can be expected when all of your friends are so basic?
I see right through you, but I never needed the LASIC, girl
I know your chest hollow, with all of your fake follows
Take it or leave it, I need to just let you go
Post every moment cuz you still think you're famous
The paparazzi's only there cuz you pay them to
I know your chest hollow, with all of your fake follows
Take it or leave it, I need to just let you go
I need to just let you go...oooh...yeah

Sorry I've been lonely; thought this was the right track
Scared you was my only; but you didn't like that
You deserve a Tony; actin' hard but I know you as phony
Wish I knew the way back, when you used to phone me

Now I hate this, I hate that
I don't trust or write back
I'm so gone, I'm off track
I'm so wrong, I know that now...
I play my heart close to the chest, yeah

How come every time I'm sick, you run off with...
With the antidote?
I need my prescription filled to the brim
With the antidote, antidote, okay

What can be expected when all of your friends are so basic?
I see right through you, but I never needed the LASIC, girl
I know your chest hollow, with all of your fake follows
Take it or leave it, I need to just let you go
Post every moment cuz you still think you're famous
The paparazzi's only there cuz you pay them to
I know your chest hollow, with all of your fake follows
Take it or leave it, I need to just let you go

You say that we were "no good"
You're savage at heart which is no good
Ammunition for my notebook
Pick my battles and throw in the right hook
The right hook...with all of your lies I could write a book
If every lie was a dime...
I could buy a house, buy a car, buy a watch
But I could never buy a new heart

What can be expected when all of your friends are so basic?
I see right through you, but I never needed the LASIC, girl
I know your chest hollow...
Take it or leave it, I need to just let you go
You still think you're famous
The paparazzi's only there cuz you pay them to
I know your chest hollow, with all of your fake follows
Take it or leave it, I need to just let you go
I need to just let you go...
I need to just, need to just, need to just
Let you go

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