Vocals by Shahar Zivan (Rupti)
Guitars and backing vocals by Jørgen Leren
Synths, backing vocals and various computer magic by Simon Brown
Additional backing vocals by Dreadh and ChaosThem


Lyrics:

[I - Happy]

I'm all about this thing that seems to be around
The one that makes us realize we're all the same
You know - The thing that makes our walls come crashing down
Lighting up the flame of hope for those who came

In my formative years
Never thought that I would get to see the day
But it seems we're here to stay

And you blindly try to find me  
I don't know if I can make you happy
Catching lightning is as likely
I don't know if I can make you happy anymore
Like the writing on the wall 

In my forgotten years
Never dreamt that I would get to see the day
But for all I have seen
Didn't think that I would let it get away
Are we really here to stay?

Still you blindly try to find me
I don't know if I can make you happy
Catching lightning is as likely
I don't know if I can make you happy anymore
Like the writing on the wall 
Tried to warn us once before

[II - Burning Up Daylight]

I'm thinking about you, baby
(Burning up daylight, burning up daylight)
I'm thinking about you, baby
(Burning up daylight, burning up daylight)
I'm thinking about you, baby
(Burning up daylight, burning up daylight)
I'm thinking about you, baby
(Burning up daylight, burning up daylight)

It isn't too late to try it
(Drowning in sorrow, maybe tomorrow)
I think I can find what caused it
(I don't know why I haven't been thorough)
I'm just waiting for the all clear
(This is what they like, this is what they like)
Because in the end you know we're
(Burning up daylight, burning up daylight)

[III - Re-Entry]

Burning up upon re-entry
In the midst of what you left me
And that funny thing you said
And for all the good it did
Couldn't find out what you hid 
Nothing more has come my way

[IV - Happy Returns]

Would you kindly try to find me?
I don't know if I can make you happy
Catching lightning is as likely
I don't know if I can make you happy anymore
Like the writing on the wall 
Tried to warn us once before
Now it's up to us once more

Happy

I really like this one, but it's pretty difficult for me to sing the 2nd chorus, so it's in limbo. Might still finish it some day.


Lyrics:

There are a lot of things
That you don't know
A different side of me
Inside of me

And that's how it begins
The cracks start showing
Then it's hard to see
It's getting hard to see
What's real

My only question is
Will it ever be enough?
And what more, possibly,
Could you want from me?


You may be everything
That I am not
Or that I'll ever be
More than I'll ever be

I don't know how
To not get left behind
You keep me wondering
Keep me wondering
Aloud

My only answer is
Questioning myself
Leaving room for doubt
To not get crowded
Every part of me
Is loud and
I don't feel like
Like I can ever be myself
'Cause then you'd hate me
I think you'd hate me

Hate Me

This song is about an elevator. Why did I write a song about an elevator? I don't know - why does anyone do anything?
I do like it though, it feels weirdly emotional for such a pointless concept.
It will probably never be finished because I can't really see any way to continue without it becoming repetitive. Hey, maybe it *is* finished and it's just really short!

Lyrics:

Rise
Rise to the end of it all
I know the structure is tall
But you can make it

Stay
Only on levels where you belong
Play us that charming two-note song
Make sure we notice

Don't let yourself lose control
I know that maintenance takes its toll
Fight through the wear and tear
Take only as much as you can bear

When you feel stuck, be strong
After the darkness comes the dawn
It's beyond you at this moment
But you'll get there before long

Escalate me
Relocate me
Elevate me
Counterweight

Counterweight

Act I of Heterotopia, Schooltree's rock opera and double album. Now available for purchase at http://schooltree.bandcamp.com

Cat Centipede

Slowly but surely, we make music.

We are:
Shahar Zivan (Rupti) - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Jørgen Leren - Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals
Simon Brown - Synths, Mixing, Computer Wizardry, Backing Vocals

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