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The Ancient Files

Part 4 of the ancient files , PLAY LOUD 
The Soldier near the end - Behold The Sludge - https://soundcloud.com/beholdthesludge

Video for full EP- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8xEERZ1i6Q

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The people turn to the ones that they love 
And cherish every second 
I heard a voice crying out for forgiveness 
As their soul was beckoned 
I ran through the streets searching for home 
I should have known the way but my mind was gone 
And my body was weakened 
I found a quiet corner to sit and listen to that ominous humming 
Of the land vibrating, clearly stating that something 
Was coming 

I have to try and leave something behind 
With the hope that someday somebody will find 
This desperate explanation behind 
The extinction of mankind 
I don't hold out much hope for these files 
Ever surviving but I have to try 
There's so much more I gotta tell ya but I'm running out of time 
I'm running out of time 
I'm running out of time

The Ancient Files - The Last File ? - video link below

Part 3 of the ancient files PLAY LOUD

Video for full EP -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8xEERZ1i6Q

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It ended up as to much for us to take 
As for the strong surviving, that was never the case 
They just left us to suffer for their mistakes 
But if you had enough money you could buy a place 
And join them on their journey to that brave new world 
With promises of all of this becoming a blur 
As they boldly celebrate another planet infested 
And they sing in triumph as the flag is erected 

All we have left now is a desperate prayer 
That somebody has mercy on us up there 
'Coz what we've got left down here is beyond repair 
It's just a matter of time before we reap the despair that 
We've sowed upon this planet for centuries 
Now it's time for this big dog to scratch her fleas 
We've known it many years now that we pushed her to far 
But enough is enough, this bitch is gonna do way more than bark

The Ancient Files - File Three - video link below

Part 2 of the ancient files PLAY LOUD

Video for full EP -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8xEERZ1i6Q

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Why did we create it all just to destroy it all 
Why did we create it all just to destroy it all 
What were we trying to achieve, was there any point at all 
Why did we create it all just to destroy it all

The Ancient Files - The Second File - video link below

Part 1 of the ancient files PLAY LOUD

Video for full EP -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8xEERZ1i6Q

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Consumed by our accomplishments in technology 
We've forgotten amidst our greed 
The proper use of our energy 
Was meant to be accomplishments in humanity 
The only thing we remember is how to breathe

The Ancient Files - The First File - Video Link Below

You may remember the EP i did a couple of years ago called "The Ancient Files" if not then i suggest you check it out before listening to this track.
Myself and a few friends have created the follow up album in the series, we are very pleased and excited to bring you 
 "The Ancient Files ii"
I will be posting the next parts in due course , enjoy :)

Lyrics-

Apologies for the delay sir, but we finally have the remaining files ready for you
Well don’t delay me any further, I must hear them at once
Yes sir, right away

There’s nothing but devastation as far as my eyes can see
Did they really push the button?
Did they really?
Did they really?

I don’t see any signs of life as far as my eyes can see
Did they really push the button?
Did they really?
Did they really?

I rest my bones on the hillside
Gazing at the orange sky
Looking desperately for signs of life
But there’s not a single bird in sight
There has to be somebody out there
I can’t be the only one
There has to be somebody

https://theturtleproject1.bandcamp.com/album/the-ancient-files-ii

The Fifth File

The next part in the series of The Ancient Files
This part features @juxtamusic and @icondark 

Lyrics -

I head out across the fields
Avoiding the burning trees
I realise I can still feel
As I’m showered by the ash of the leaves
I hear a distant squawking
Of a bird flying overhead
Circling around me
Like a vulture over the dead
He’s followed me for miles
He’s as curious as me
I’m feeling like we’re bonding
In the confusion of what we see
He’s getting closer minute by minute
Now he’s feet away from me
Something spooks him
All of a sudden I blink
And he’s gone

Over here

Who is that?

I haven’t seen a soul
For so very long
Don’t know if I can trust you
I guess I’ll move along
It’s not safe in the open
You know that they might see you
Find somewhere to hide
Somewhere out of sight
Away from this place
I took too much of a risk
I think they sense me
I think this might be the end
But I don’t really care
I’m ready
I’m ready
I’m ready

Wait, you’re the only other person I’ve seen
Don’t go

The Sixth File

Part 7 of the series featuring @juxtamusic with music from @nakedverse

Lyrics

Why do you think that someone’s watching you? (I don’t know ………)
Tell me what you know
All I remember is a huge explosion
Since then I’ve been alone
I don’t know how many left on the ships
To that brave new world
Maybe they knew more than they were telling us
Help me, I’m confused
(Leave me alone)

You’re asking me so many questions
It’s no longer clear in my head
All I remember is, I had to run
‘Cause they wanted me dead
Yeah they wanted me dead
And I’m not talking about
The aliens
I’m talking about the army
They seemed to see me as a threat
They just wanted me dead
They just wanted me dead
Now all I need is
Yeah, all I need is
Someone to trust
Is that you?
How do I know?
Is it you?

Can I trust you before I lose my mind?
Can I trust you before I lose my mind?
Can I trust you before I lose my mind?
Can I trust you before I lose my mind?
Can I trust you before I lose my mind?
Can I trust you before I lose my mind?
Can I trust you before I lose my mind?
Can I trust you?

They came after me too, but I lost them during the explosion
I’ve been documenting as much as I can and they wanted the files
You can trust me.
I’m not sure where we go from here but we’re safer if we stick together
Come on let’s keep moving

File Seven

part 8 on the series featuring  @juxtamusic @blackeyebutterfly with music from @skaarl

Lyrics

Listen

Head for trees

What are they spraying?
We need to find cover fast
Come on, this way

I don’t feel good

It’s the spray
I think they’ve drugged us

I need to sit down

Yeah, we’ve picked up two more, we’re heading to base now.

The Eighth File

Part 9 in the series featuring @winkandwoo and @blackeyebutterfly

Lyrics -

Is that all you have?

I’m just uploading the others now sir.

Where am I?

Come with me

Where’s the other guy that was with me?

Don’t worry he’s here
There’s someone who wants to meet with you both

Welcome to our humble abode
Won’t you make yourselves at home?
I’m sure you’ll understand there are some rules you need to know
Protocols that must be followed

Now you’re here we’re gonna look after you
So never leave this place, unless with a group
And never speak a word that’s less than the truth
All our members have been carefully chosen
So you can trust in every word that gets spoken
We only tolerate the honest and open
Don’t trust anybody outside these walls
You must speak of this place to no one
You mustn’t jeopardise this work that we’ve done
And you must share with us all that you’ve seen
There’ll be no secrets once you’re part of this team
Only together can we fight to be free

Now you’ve been acquainted with our laws
I trust you’ll see they’re similar to yours
We have much to discuss but not today
Take a rest for now enjoy your stay

The Ninth File

Part 10 of the series , featuring @juxtamusic

Lyrics-

It was only yesterday
I thought it was just us
Destined to stay hidden in the woods
I’d marveled at the prospect
Of there being more
But now we’ve found them do I trust them?
I’m not sure
They might have the answers
They might just keep us safe
Confiding in them could be the biggest
Mistake we’ll ever make
They might lead us to victory
They might even take us home
But something doesn’t feel right
About that leader in my bones

I have felt so hopeless
As if I can’t go on
And these people seem OK to me
Do you really think there’s something wrong?
They might have the answers
They might just keep us safe
And I’m willing to take that risk
Let’s leave it all to fate
They might lead us to victory
They might even take us home
It’s better than facing the enemy alone
Alone
Alone

Maybe I’m just being a little paranoid
But I can’t shake off this feeling, he’s someone to avoid
Let’s just take it one day at a time, see how things pan out
If you trust him then I’m willing to give him a chance
In spite of my doubt

The Tenth File

part 11 in the series featuring @winkandwoo

Lyrics -

Good evening gentlemen
As you are newcomers here
I thought it best to explain a little about
Who we are
And how we came to be

They're walking among us
They thought we'd never know
They manipulated us
To fight against our own
They've played with us like toys
They've moulded the way we've grown
But ever since the truth got out
There's only one way this can go
They could be any one of us
They are masters of disguise
But with the more that we discover
We're learning to see the signs
They show a lack of expression
There is emptiness in their eyes
And a certain little glint
Of evil in their smile
They've fed us all with propaganda
They've lead us into war
They've sat amongst the leaders
For a thousand years or more
They’ve been controlling all of us
Like putty in their hands
We've assembled here, this army
As Humanity's last stand
They could have been your father
Your mother, your best friend
You'll never know who to trust
Ever again
You may as well put your faith
In what we are doing here
We're the ones who'll keep you safe
You've nothing more to fear
Tell us of your interactions
Outside of these walls
We need to piece together
All evidence for the cause
I’ll grant you a little time
So you can gather up your thoughts
We'll meet a little later
When you're ready to reveal all

The Eleventh File

Part 12 in the series

Lyrics-

I put my faith in my new found friend
I’m trusting them for now
We filled them in on all that we’d seen
Since all hell broke out
We listened to their stories
And many plans were formed
As the weeks and the months
Went by in a hurry
A comradery was born
But never for a minute
Did the scale of threat diminish
We gotta do the best we can
At living with it
This war is just beginning

The Twelfth File

Part 13 in the series feat. @juxtamusic @nakedverse @blackeyebutterfly

Lyrics

Everyone to your stations
We’re under attack

They came at us in the dead of night

The fear was ripe but we’re prepared to fight

We sent the women and children to hide

If there’s a god I hope he’s on our side

All or training was meant for this day

We’re as ready as we’ll ever be

It’s time to drive them all away

Unleash the death machines


They came here with one thing on their mind

To make it clear they know where we hide

They seemed to fire towards the outside

I think they’re trying to trap us all inside

But we’ve got one trick up our sleeve

A secret weapon that they couldn’t foresee

We stole a piece of their technology

Unleash the ultimate death machine

Death machine

The Thirteenth File

Well , here it is , the final part of the second Ancient Files album, but this is not the end :)
featuring @winkandwoo @juxtamusic @blackeyebutterfly @grandspaceadventure

Lyrics -

In the aftermath
Of their surprise attack
I have many questions
Running around my head
How did they find us so easily,
When they assured us they’d keep us safe?
Why did they taunt us,
Attacking just the outskirts,
Trapping us in like some kind of game?
When we first arrived here I witnessed
Confidence in our race
But now all I see
Is uncertainty on their face
The air is thick with doubt
Nobody’s willing to shout
That fire’s been put out
We can’t just heave a sigh
Roll over and die
That’s not what we’re about
We need to form a plan
Make a stand
We can’t just let these things
Take our home
We’ve hidden away
Like easy prey
For way to long
It’s up to us
To spill their blood
To save the innocent
And the frail
We’ll take some hits
There’s no avoiding it
But god knows
We cannot fail
We’ll hold our heads up high
Die with our pride
Before they’ll see us cry
We’ll fight them with our hearts
Show them who we are
What we’re really made of inside

With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds

With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them together
With our hearts and our minds united
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds united

With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds we’ll beat them as one
With our hearts and our minds


What are you waiting for?
Don’t stop now

Apologies sir, that’s all we have

But I still don’t know who betrayed me
Find me the rest of those files

Sir……..

The Fourteenth File

"The Turtle Project" started out as exactly that, a project, a songwriting project that was born from years of being a musician in many bands, doing countless gigs, naturally gathering experience and inspiration until, one day, I stumbled upon the fact that I could actually put those experiences and many others into words. The composing aspect grew from that into what it is today ...
My way of life .

The Ancient Files

the turtle project