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lyrics

LIGHT:
I am conscious; I'm awake and aware
I'm encouraged by the sight of what's not there
What's been established has been shattered into dust
Now, in this dawning, in this age we have to trust

This promise I make, this promise I keep
The power of thinking, the power of sleep
The ego is gone; our souls will align
All will be revealed in due time

Light

Looking around in this country today, can you tell me just what you see?
All of the roads going nowhere fast in this American century
Day after day you would strive for the dream. Have you been where you wanted to be?
The chance is always here until it's gone

Give me a telescope so I can see the stars
A new design, a new dimension so far
So close, my rapid perception is caged and distorted
I need to break free; I am the centerpiece

This promise I make, this promise I keep
The power is hungry and feeds on the weak
Mauraders are they, barbarians real
Give me something I can feel now

Light

Looking around in this country today, can you tell me just what you see?
All of the roads going nowhere fast in this American century
Day after day you would strive for the dream. Have you been where you wanted to be?
The chance is always here, we believe in the land of atrocity

We always strive for a better day
We always strive for a better day

Fates will intertwine

Looking around in this country today, can you tell me just what you see?
All of the roads going nowhere fast in this American century
Day after day you would strive for the dream. Have you been where you wanted to be?
The chance is always here until it's going...going...going...going...gone

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from War of the Songs of Light Against the Songs of Darkness, released September 7, 2012
Written, performed, produced and recorded by Austin Taft. Published by Timewave Music Publishing (ASCAP).

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Austin Taft Colorado Springs, Colorado

Drummer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist focused on making unique and intriguing music – whatever that should entail. The new album, “Skeletons”, has been self-described as “Prog-Metal-That-Sometimes-Isn't”. The album before that was acoustic-focused.
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