Track one (Title Track) from the 'Pusher' EP. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Mike Ryan. 
Performed by Christopher Davis, Michael Viner, Ryan Hawkins and Anthony Loveland. http://www.ockumsrazor.bandcamp.com

*Lyrics: The power of suggestion one shouldn't underestimate, (Pusher) has his way when he can look you in the eyes with a calm intent to manipulate, (Oshu) With a drive that is relentless he has force, bending wills to provocate, Unwittingly mesmerized by cloaked, malicious hate, (Pusher) knows that in the art of war you eighty-six the fear of death, yourself, then bet, (Oshu) The opposition has to make a move and choose, whether or not it's time to win or lose, Just a simple twist of fate, each one thinks he'll win the game, You had to push it over the edge, call the bluff and take a chance, over the edge, watch us as we dance, (Pusher) I thrust, I can't see what the outcome will even be, but I know I'll take my chance, this I must to see the end, Over the edge now and I'm looking under my feet and brace for impact, (Pusher) I will thrust.

*Synopsis: After looking for an intriguing theme, I remembered a particular X-Files episode, in which a man possessed the ability to 'Push' his victims into doing certain acts, etc. Having also recently watched some movies with different takes on the idea of what a 'Pusher' is, or might be, I was inspired. The meaning that I take away from this song is that there are always two powers at play, when confronted by another, or having to confront someone. The most successful of the two minds is obviously the victor of whatever outcome, however, the possibility is there for either the offensive or the defensive position to be found standing in the end. It is all on how you perceive it and what the approach may be. Either way, you have to make a move and thrust forward.


Pusher

Track two from the 'Pusher' EP. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Mike Ryan. Performed by Christopher Davis, Michael Viner, Ryan Hawkins and Anthony Loveland.

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*Lyrics: This is a new day, it's the epitome of this moment, my psycho-surgery, Incite the mindless, a cognitive defeat, a new horizon for all to see, The hounds of hell pursue so well, I'm a butterfly that's lost it's wings, We fall from grace and live to tell this terrible truth and it's pangs, One, we go blind and can't see our way, Two, we go numb and cannot feel the pain, Three, we get mad and then we do the same, I'm bringing you down, You're bringing me down, I need a break, help me find the strength to carry all my burden's or just strengthen up my back, God help me to find the strength, This is a new day and I will learn to find a way, because I will do a new thing, Everyone has that violent shame, the one that preys when you're guilty, but you can learn to choose for yourself and be the best that you can be, One, learn to forgive instead of hate, Two, have no fear you can bear the weight, Three, because everyone has made their mistakes, I got your back, do you got my back? Carry the weight, help me find the strength to carry all my burdens or just strengthen up my back, God help me to find the strength, This is a new day and I will learn to find a way, because I will do a new thing, Where is life? It is right in front of you! I will do a new thing.

*Synopsis: The importance of learning to think constructive and see things from multiple points of view is an acquired skill. In fact, some live their entire life without having the proper skills to do so, I feel fortunate that I found a way to do so. For me, things seemingly required a change, once I made the decision and the opportunity arose, I realized who I am and that I was looking at some things from the wrong perspective. Life changes very fast sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worst. It is my belief that both require an attitude adjustment and an awareness of yourself and how constructive your interactions are in all walks of life.

A New Thing

The audio is the studio version of "Teach Me How To Learn" from the album "Decapitated Society." The recording was done by our guitarist Michael Viner and the mixing and mastering was done by Mike Ryan of Mikealize Media.
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Ockum's Razor is Christopher Davis, Michael Viner, Ryan Hawkins and Patrick Burgart.
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The lyrics are as follows:

(Hey, hey, hey) 2x
We can put a man on the moon, 
But we cannot even control our kids in their classroom, 
(Hey, hey, hey) 2x 
Listen up, kiddos, I’ve got news for you, 
You can do what you want to do- 
Reward or consequence? 
There can only be one of the two, 
Now that choice is up to you, 
Help me, help you- 
What is it that you ask of me? 
I feel like I can barely breathe, 
Let me help you- 
Listen up, teachers, I’ve got news for you 
I know, your job is hard to do, 
Where’s the incentive? 
There is only so much I can do? 
Given their civil rights issue, 
Touch me, I’ll sue you- 
What is it with all these policies? 
Out of date and out of reach, 
Tell me, will you- 
Teach me how to learn? 
Show me how to do the best with what I am given, 
Teach me how to learn, 
I just want to find my place in this world- 
(Hey, hey, hey) x2 
We can see the enrollment boom, 
But we cannot even control the size of our classrooms, 
Listen up, leaders, 
We’ve got news for you, 
Cooperate for the common good, 
Offer alternatives- 
To the districts that fight with the state, 
You may do so, but innovate, 
Tell me, will you- 
Teach me how to learn? 
Show me how to do the best with what I am given, 
Teach me how to learn, 
I just want to find my place in this world-

© Copyright 2012 lyrics written by Chris Davis

Teach Me How To Learn

The audio is the studio version of "Nebula" from the album "Decapitated Society." The recording was done by our guitarist Michael Viner and the mixing and mastering was done by Mike Ryan of Mikealize Media. 
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The lyrics are as follows:

Seven billion can’t be wrong,
If we demand our very best to fight the outcome,

Now tell me how can we commit future generations to this?
Earth's surface temperature climbing,
The sea level's rising, 
Ice caps melting,
Storms occur more frequent and intense,
Deserts broaden by the greenhouse effect

The world is derived from it's resources,
The richer the diversity of life,
The greater the opportunity-

Controlled chaos surrounding me, 
Never knowing what tomorrow will bring, 
Oh, clustered in, this nebula-

Seven billion could be wrong,
The population's growth is a serious problem,
Now tell me how can we prevent,
The environment from all of this?
Birds keep falling out of the sky,
Honey bees disappearing, oil spills aren’t helping,
What would happen if the dams just gave out?
And the same for the bridges from us driving about?

Our world can be derived from it’s machines,
The richer the economy,
The greater chance of catastrophe-

Controlled chaos surrounding me,
Never knowing what tomorrow will bring,
Oh, clustered in, this nebula-

(Reprise)

*Inspired by the “Pillars Of Creation” photo taken by NASA from the Eagle Nebula. The word Nebula is from the Latin word for cloud, which is Nimbus. They were originally referred to as galaxies, however, now they describe gas and dust clouds in space.

"It is my belief that the world believes in love. Similar to these dust clouds many light years away, we too attempt to reflect “light” from those around us. We also have a destructive side, the inhabitants of earth contribute to many emissions that could potentially take responsibility for the destruction of our own kind and the planet we inhabit."  - Topher

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Nebula

The audio is the studio version of "The White Horse And Its Rider" from the album "Decapitated Society." The recording was done by our guitarist Michael Viner and the mixing and mastering was done by Mike Ryan of Mikealize Media. Special thanks to Jason Cole of Fer De Lance for his guest vocals on this song also. 
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Lyrics:

Spirit is the truth,

(Come!) – *Backing vox
As I looked before me, there was a white horse,
It’s rider held a bow, spreading illness with it’s arrow’s,
(Nikao!) -*Backing vox
Coming forth, conquering,
Coming forth-
(Nikao!) -*Backing vox- (Note: Nikao is greek for the word, “Conquer”.)

Faith cannot include our words or reasoning,
This is the mystery, our controversy,
(Come & See!) – *Backing vox
But in the end the song remains to be the same,
Simple and pure in heart, without speculating-
(Come & See!) -*Backing vox
White has been said to be the color of victory,
Haven’t you seen one of those old, cowboy movies?
(Stephanos!) – Backing vox - (Note: Stephanos is greek for, “The victor’s crown”.)

Repeat CHORUS
Entering BRIDGE:
Where is the white horse and it’s rider?
Where is the white horse with eyes of fire?
How long until apocalipsis is revealed? -Note: Apocalipsis is greek for, “An uncovering”.
The bane of mankind since the beginning of history-
(Nikao!) -*Backing vox- Note: Nikao is greek for the word, “Conquer”.
Coming forth, conquering,
Coming forth-
(Nikao!) - 4xs main vocal- (Note: Nikao is greek for the word, “Conquer”.)

Synopsis:

 In the spirit of truth, we look to faith or belief in something to uncover the mysteries of this world. The metaphor of the white horse and it’s rider is used to symbolize the first seal being opened in the book of Revelation. As the song progresses, the question is posed, “Where is the white horse with eyes of fire?” This symbolizes Christ’s return, mentioned towards the end of the book. He also rides a white horse. Many speculate on who is the first horseman of the apocalypse, however our personal faith does not include our own words or reasoning, which is why believers of the Christian faith should remain simple and pure in heart, free of speculation.




The White Horse And Its Rider

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The difference between, man and beast, 
Lies solely within, 
Yet, at times, we descend 
To the level of the animal- 

I cannot differentiate myself from the animal- 

But then we realize that we, 
Have a responsibility, 
Such an a inherent part of our spiritual origin- 

We can sit down to think, 
About more than biological urgency, 
We build, with an art, 
Not of instinct, with more than rationale- 

I cannot differentiate myself from the animal- 

We speak with a language that involves, 
A discursive way of thought, 
We transmit ideas, institutions, 
And culture for generations- 

Anthropomorphise the animal inside, 
Anthropomorphise this animal exercise- 2xs 

We will crawl and we, we are manimal 
We will crawl and we are the manimal- 
(We’re manimals) 

We are ingenious and we are destructive


Manimal

Instrumental that acts as an intro into the song "Manimal". http://www.ockumsrazor.bandcamp.com

Smooth As Eggs

Meant to be played after "Teach Me How To Learn" as an intro track into "Nebula". http://www.ockumsrazor.bandcamp.com

Dawn Of Man

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Pathway to my twisted brain, 
The only way I may contain, 
I can’t control my roaming frame, 
My guts are filled with bitter pain- 

Laugh it off, pretend to care, 
Feelings lost behind that stare, 
No more left to give, so there, 
Eyes leak sorrow, soul’s despair- 

Crushed, battered, bruised and bent 
Not quite so sure just what you meant, 
Where, O’ where, has the passion went? 
Temptation grabs the lies you lent-

Falling downward eternally, 
Twisted, broken, O’ can’t you see? 
Things may need to be set free, 
Nothing’s what it used to be-


Nothing's What It Used To Be

Intro track for "Nothing's What It Used To Be". http://www.ockumsrazor.bandcamp.com

Into The Nothing

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