Written for those coping with anxiety, especially social anxiety. Recorded live. 

Purchase on Bandcamp:

https://theravened.bandcamp.com/track/being-by-myself

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/uuzSavz22_Y

Lyrics:

Normal people tried to
Ease my crying shame
Tore the door down
Moved in swiftly while I lay
Caught me hitting snooze again
My hands down by my side
Hanging still and idle
Vestiges of mine
My crime…

I don’t mind being by myself 
So I can day dream all day long
I can hardly sleep
I can hardly breathe

All your faking talk gives me a 
Spinal itch
Breaking smiles through gritted teeth
And eerie twitch
Masquerading acting jaded
Cooler than you are
All ironic just platonic
That’ll take you far

So far…

I don’t mind being by myself 
So I can day dream all day long
I can hardly sleep
I can hardly breathe
I can hardly sleep
I can hardly dream

I don’t mind being by myself 
So I can day dream all day long
I can hardly sleep
I can hardly breathe
I can hardly sleep
I can hardly dream

Being By Myself

A sci-fi concept about an interstellar cop that escapes a black hole as the last human being into a future where all the universe is ravaged by a horde of neuronoids, cybor zombies.

Purchase on Bandcamp:

https://theravened.bandcamp.com/track/the-wandering

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/LkNFDqIzY8E

Lyrics:

Fake light, gilded sight
Shining all the same
Lying to my eyes
through the night 

Eternal light
you long since died

Stuck in the wandering
Roaming til our final hour
Forever wandering
Neuronoids swarming the stars

Bright star up high
Is it you up there
Or just leftover light
Shot for light years
From the ash of your demise
Behind that fading shine

Eternal night
You long since died

Stuck in The Wandering
Roaming til our final hour
Forever wandering
Neuronoids swarming the stars

Cyber undead hoard, octillion and four,
Wired, nuke powered, 
Rotten, but undying cores.
From the ash of our demise you rise,
The universe devoured, before our eyes

Stuck in The Wandering
Sucked in, then escaped the black hole
Forever wandering
Million ages past, while I’m on patrol

The Wandering

Anxiety gives me one hour before I burn up from interactions, so I wrote this song to capture that feeling. Also use to hang drywall, and currently worked my way out of that to be in cybersecurity, both firewalls are a thing.

Purchase on Bandcamp:
TheRavened.com

Lyrics;

You want to tear the mask off me
One hour firewall
One hour firewall
You want to see my true being
One hour firewall
One hour firewall

All your voices shrieking
They cause my ears to bleed
Lies … no truth to be found
Time is ticking down time to run
You’ve got one hour left til your done

You want to tear the mask off me
One hour firewall
One hour firewall
You want to see my true being
One hour firewall
One hour firewall

Feel the flesh burning off me
The patience crumbling 
Your words are agent orange 
My thoughts are tumbling
Down … to a bad conclusion

All I wish is that you’d shut your mouth
All it does is wear me the fuck out

You want to tear the mask off me
One hour firewall
One hour firewall
You want to see my true being
One hour firewall
One hour firewall

You want to tear the mask off me
One hour firewall
One hour firewall
You want to see my true being
One hour firewall
One hour firewall

One Hour Firewall

Lines

Song of transcending a desperate reality into a better one. Written, played, and performed by myself, “Lines” was inspired by being dropped from US Navy SpecOps in Panama City Dive School. Thinking of the lines we had to pull on to communicate while diving, made me think of the lines that shape all reality, and how I might bend them to define myself and a better world than that one.

Lyrics:

Waves are crashing down
On the rubble of my
Broken dreams
Drunk seagulls falter
The ground
All around the scene
Days go by like trucks 
Rolling down 
That lonely freeway
May take some time
But things will surely
Go my way

The lines I stand in 
The lines I cross
The lines I write
And the ones I lost
The lines that shape reality
The Lines that make up
Everything

Trees so tall with strength
And many years
Can still get bent
By the air they make
A life well earned
Is a life well spent
Been cut down so small
That the pieces stir 
And blow away
The lines around me blur 
To the point where I am
One with everything

The lines I stand in 
The lines I cross
The lines I write
And the ones I lost
The lines that shape reality
The Lines that make up
Everything

Everything
Oh

If it gives you a rush
If it stops you in your tracks
Let it take you some place
Wonderful, wonderful
If I transcend all
If my conscious fades away
Let it take me some place
Wonderful, wonderful

Lines

High Pyre Of Corpses

The Ravened: A Multifaceted Artist Transcending Ravenous Forces

The Ravened, a visionary music artist born out of the crucible of life's trials, has risen above the ravenous forces that once sought to consume them. Through the depths of lucid dreaming, they found solace from the nightmares of foster homes, overseas combat, and personal failures. With an unyielding determination, they forged a path towards success, building a music production studio and fearlessly pursuing their dream of creating timeless music.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres, The Ravened's sound is a captivating blend of 90s grunge, 60s and 70s psychedelic rock, and the unrelenting energy of metal. Their musical journey reflects the raw emotions and powerful narratives of their tumultuous life experiences. It is through their music that they find solace, strength, and an unwavering connection to their audience.

The Ravened's origins lie in a broken home, raised by an immigrant mother who instilled in them the values of resilience and tenacity. As a military veteran and current cybersecurity professional, their multifaceted background infuses their music with a unique perspective on the human condition. This diverse array of experiences, ranging from combat to the challenges of a fragmented family, have shaped their artistry and imbued it with a sense of profound authenticity.

Beyond the realm of music, The Ravened is a relentless seeker of adventure and an embodiment of physical prowess. Their love for fitness has driven them to conquer marathons and Ironman races, pushing their body and mind to the limits of endurance. This unwavering dedication to personal growth mirrors their artistic journey, as they consistently strive to elevate their craft and push the boundaries of their creative expression.
Through their music and performance, The Ravened unleashes a captivating array of characters and emotions. Wearing masks that symbolize different facets of their identity, they transcend the limitations of their past and explore the depths of their artistic vision. Each mask is a doorway to a distinct world, an invitation for their audience to embark on a transformative journey through sound and self-discovery.

Battling personal demons, such as PTSD and other mental illnesses, The Ravened uses their music as a powerful tool for healing and self-expression. Their experiences with mental health, coupled with their mother and brother's struggles with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, have imbued them with empathy and a deep understanding of the human psyche. The Ravened's music serves as a beacon of hope, resonating with those who face similar challenges and offering solace in the face of adversity.

In their ongoing quest for greatness, The Ravened recognizes the role anxiety has played in their life. Instead of succumbing to its grasp, they have harnessed it as a driving force, allowing it to fuel their creativity and push their artistic boundaries. Their ability to channel anxiety into a relentless pursuit of perfection is a testament to their indomitable spirit.

The Ravened's music is a testament to the power of resilience, the triumph of the human spirit, and the unyielding pursuit of one's dreams. As they share their personal odyssey through the universal language of music, The Ravened stands as an inspiration, inviting us all to face our own ravenous forces and emerge victorious.

The Wandering

The Ravened

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