My submission for the Straight Kill film soundtrack

Straight Kill Music

LYRICS:
it probably doesn't come as a surprise to you
the lies that find me out, the truth burns me
in the process of setting me free
it probably doesn't come as a surprise to you
knowing me the way you do
I'd rather hide from reality (oh no)

let me hide within the lie; a fabricated life
a house of cards that I'm convinced can't topple down
let me try to make this right again
and all the while I fail, it leaves a familiar taste in my mouth

it's a long fall from grace, getting thrown from your high horse
hesitate to retake the reigns; how weak you've grown
overthrown

it probably doesn't come as a surprise to you
my tears are to disguise to fool
to mask the fact I feel nothing at all
it probably doesn't come as a surprise to you
I'm dying on the inside, too
the nothingness I feel sure takes its toll

it'll chase you to your grave if you let it run its course
a real heartbeat can't be faked; you should have known
(overthrown)

it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth to say these things I say
a reputation well-earned; I come by it honestly
and, honestly, I'm not immune to the irony, I swear
it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth




Overthrown

Lyrics adapted from this poem:

Shy one, shy one,
Shy one of my heart,
She moves in the firelight
Pensively apart.
 
She carries in the dishes,
And lays them in a row.
To an isle in the water
With her would I go.
 
She carries in the candles,
And lights the curtained room,
Shy in the doorway
And shy in the gloom;
 
And shy as a rabbit,
Helpful and shy.
To an isle in the water
With her would I fly.


- W.B. Yeats

Shy One

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Lyrics: 
We wave our flags, we swallow fear like medicine
We kiss the hands of profiteers and their congressmen 
But I've seen too much (of this fear and hate)
I've had enough (and I'm not afraid)
To raise a shout, to make it clear — this has to end

There's blood on the sand, there's blood in the street 
And there's a gun in my hand, or there might as well be 
And I'm sick of it — I’m so sick of this

We panic at the sight of different colored skin
And we've got a plan to justify each mess we're in 
But I've seen too much (of this fear and hate)
I've had enough (and I'm not afraid)
To take a stand, to make it right — this has to end

Fear will kill your mind and steal your love as sure as anything 
Fear will rob you blind and make you numb to other's suffering 
And I've felt it's touch too many times and I've had enough I've had enough
There's blood on the sand, there's blood in the street 
And there's a gun in your hand, or there might as well be 
Are you sick of it? — I’m so sick of this


Blood On The Sand

Blood on the Sand

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Beyond Control

Enchanted

It's been a while since I've released any original material, which coincided with a gust of musical inspiration.

Lyrics:

ghosts
surround you
in this old house
under the floorboards
they're crawling out
and falling down

bones
you found on
sacred ground
they rattle with anguish
and grow, into flowers
around your tower

oh princess
you build your walls up high
I wonder have you ever seen
the stars shining in the night sky

throne
grows colder
with every hour
you wait for forever but oh
the winds that blow
they shake your soul

home
you found it
and yet you cower
bring down the gates
I'll keep you safe, and sound
with all my power

oh princess
you build your walls up high
I wonder have you ever seen
the stars shining in the night sky

Solace

I wrote this song for quite some time now. I started writing it for someone, then I realized nothing matters and that person would most likely not care for it. Either way, the intention is still there, and it's a musical reflection of how we feel when we're in love. Or maybe more accurately, of how I feel.
Enough artsy shit talk, I hope you enjoy this pretty tune! Cheers!

The thumbnail is mine, I take pics as a hobby. You can see it in more detail here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/130320903@N06/15990342030/in/dateposted-public/

Da Feelz (Solo Guitar) WIP

forester

2018 - 2-5 As You Sleep M10

Makeshift Mercenary is an ongoing effort to create music that is relatable and connects with the heart of the listener in some capacity. Our focus is on crafting songs that speak from our experiences, both the good and the bad. We aim to neither dwell on the negative or revel in the positive; we want to relate, find balance, move forward with every step. Onward and upward!

Overthrown

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