A dull and cruel ache
It hurts in the silence and then it waits
Suddenly it hit me
But it was already too late, I had sealed my fate

What if I can't heal again
I wish you knew that I'm pretending
And all the thoughts I'm holding in
I wish you knew I'm falling

I've rehearsed my careful words
It hurts to know they won't be heard
But in my perfect world a broken bond can't be restored
And you would keep your word and stay honest and reserved

What if I can't heal again
I wish you knew that I'm pretending
And all the thoughts I'm holding in
I wish you knew I'm falling

Suddenly a secret gleams like a light
And I'm the only one who gets to keep it
Terrified they'll see it and notice how I'm feeling
Close my eyes pretend until I believe it

What if I am strong enough
The voices stop and I'm forced to forgive myself
A heart breaks in two spots at once
When you're quiet and stuck and the world goes back to what it was

Ache

5th track off of my concept album, "The Wheel."
Endless Night was written, arranged and recorded by Louis Taverna
All rights reserved

This story follows a group of young childhood friends as they grow into adulthood and navigate through the experiences that must come with that; the wistful memories of their youth, the death of childhood, love and loss and growing older. However, they eventually discover they are in an illusionary world controlled by an omniscient super intelligence directly affecting every decision or even thought one may have, keeping them locked in an endless loop. Ultimately the friends find their true path and break free after a perpetual night of no reprieve.

This concept album sort of acts as a spiritual successor to my Demo EP "Welcome to the Neighborhood", as some similar musical themes appear in both, mostly used to foreshadow this one.

Thanks for listening, it always means a lot to me.
The Wheel was written, arranged and recorded by Louis Taverna
All rights reserved

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Endless Night

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I Never Knew

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