Head Out of the Ground (Rough Original)

This is a song I wrote and recorded with with a good friend from school. Enjoy!

Big thanks to Jonah Morris for composing the lyrics, melody and recording the vocals for this song. He has his own band called "Taken By Sanity". Check them out!

Written by Jonah Morris and Tristan Shears.
Produced by Tristan Shears.

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Taken By Sanity's newest single, 'Paper Child'  NOW AVAILABLE: https://fanlink.to/PaperChild

Paper Child (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_FF6bdZK_c&ab_channel=TakenBySanity

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What is 'Paper Child' about?:

Paper Child follows a conversation between an individual and an idealized version of their younger self, during a time of emotional distress; a plea to reconnect with a side of themselves that had been lost in time. This child is treated as more of an entity of purity and innocence, but one that has clearly suffered throughout their years of neglect and detachment (“...Your hands so cold from bleeding in this life, You’ve broken from your trials). The narrator attempts to verbally engage with the child but to no avail, and eventually decides to share his wisdom of the future: “Paper Child, don’t you lose your worth, Know the snow will fall and leaves will crawl to be right where you are.” To paraphrase: despite the overwhelming nature of the never-ending crawl of time, don’t ever lose your love for life... It’s worth more than you know.

Eventually, during the climactic finale of the bridge, the narrator comes to the realization that their own fear of embracing innocence has been hindering their progression the entire time; if one gives in to their child-like wonder once again, despite knowing the pain and fear that inevitably comes with love and living, one can find rediscover the joy in their existence once again.

Lyrics:

Just thought I’d stop by,
Your breath so cold, I see it in this light
You’ve been here for a while

Just thought I’d check in,
I’ve been waiting all day to see that fractured grin
Been wondering where it’s been?

Cause maybe I,
I haven’t been honest here
And maybe you’re just slowly drifting back away from my mirror 

Paper child, don’t you lose your worth,
Know the snow will fall and leaves will crawl
To be right where you are 

Just thought I’d stop by,
Your hands so cold from bleeding in this life
You’ve broken from your trials 

Just thought I’d check in,
Burn your clothes and make it heal your skin
And find your innocence 

Paper child, don’t you lose your worth
Know the snow will fall to make your crawl right back to the Earth

Paper child, don’t you lose your worth,
Know the snow will fall and leaves will crawl
To be right where you are

Paper child, don’t you lose your worth,
Know the snow will fall and leaves will crawl
To be right where you are

I’m running out of options here now,
Why do I choose to fear love?
Cause maybe I’m blind too,
And maybe I can find you again

I’m burning through the deck of cards slow,
I’m burning through your heart but I know,
That you were once mine too,
And maybe I can find you again

I’m running out of options here now,
Why do I choose to fear love?
Cause maybe I’m blind too,
And maybe I can find you again

Paper child, don’t you lose your worth,
Know the snow will fall and leaves will crawl
To be right where you are

© ℗ 2021 Taken By Sanity. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, copying and rental of this recording is prohibited by law.

Paper Child

Taken By Sanity is an emerging pop alternative group from Calgary, Alberta known for their unique blend of indie pop and rock melodies and captivating live performances. Established in 2016 by instrumentalist brothers Blaine and Blair, the two joined forces with high-energy vocalist Jonah Morris and have been writing, recording and performing their original music ever since. Following their debut release City of Contrast and EP Saturn Days, Paper Child is an enthralling single that follows a conversation between an individual and an idealized version of their younger self, during a time of emotional stress; a plea to reconnect with a side of themselves that had been lost in time. The band’s latest project is an honest and exciting development in their discography.

Taken By Sanity are recipients of the 2019 YYC Music Awards Peoples Choice Award, Top 10 CBC Searchlight 2019 Finalists, and finalist in the Yangaroo Indie Spotlight 2020. They were also nominated for Group of the Year, People's Choice Award, and the Zackariah and The Prophets Memorial Award at the 2020 YYC Music Awards. Finding success through their genuine passion and identifiable sound, Taken By Sanity is gaining momentum in the Calgary live music scene and is only getting started.

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