ankle deEP, by David Wirsig

ankle deEP

by David Wirsig

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1.	Stormsong (free) 02:57	lyrics	download
When the storm comes, we will hide inside our homes. But the wood and drywall won't keep us shelter from the cold (it sinks into the bone, it never lets you go) When the clouds fall, will you be afraid to speak? 'cause only God knows of what secrets we will keep, the lives we'd one day lead, and sights we'll never see, when the water's ankle deep, we'll lay our burdens down and sleep. But when we wake, a lightning's flash will break. It illuminates our triumphs and mistakes. The only one who knows our final resting place will lay our plans to waste in the reckoning of days.
2.	Slavesong (free) 02:52	lyrics	download
Tall grain and greenery alight in the sun. It sets in the western sky, my day's work is done. So shoulder your barley sack, look not to the hills. The horizon draws closer but I'm standing still. They came with horses, torches in hand. No guilt of conscience set fire to the land. Mothers and daughters knelt in the sand. Sons and their fathers said "our people are damned." every spirit was slain that day in the blink of an eye they came and they took away like a thief in the night High King of Heaven, take pity on me. Send forth a fire, set your captives free.
3.	Kaden (free) 04:54	lyrics	download
A fire burns in the churchyard, the chemicals conjured from lies. A candlelit room is as dark as a tomb, the gasoline sputters and dies. The delegate stands on the altar, screaming the truth through blind eyes. "the moment we're paid all your troubles will fade" the world hangs its head from outside. They can't understand why these rules and demands are the source of the water of life. 'Cause all they can see is the man on TV begging for one more soul to indict. Ah, but I thought you were here for the show, so I'll give you a song and dance tonight. We move o'er the ground like we're not here at all sanctioned off by the laws we abide. We promise to pray, shake your hand, walk away never once will we look in your eye. Ah, but I thought you were here for the show, so I'll give you a song and dance tonight. A fire is burning in Kaden, awakening light in my eyes. My soul is in bloom, is entirely consumed as the flames stretch their arms towards the skies.

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Cover photo courtesy of Westboro Baptist Church. Just kidding, I didn't get their permission. They are bigots.

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released April 10, 2010

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David Wirsig New Haven, Connecticut

Over the past ten years, David Wirsig has built a library of releases exploring themes such as religious dogma, life after the apocalypse, and what lies at the bottom of the ocean. His songs have been featured on multiple podcasts and radio programs, including "Welcome to Night Vale" and CBC Radio. ... more

discography

Prodigal

Oct 2020
Sunken City EP

Sep 2013
Tree People

Oct 2014
Teacher's Choice EP

Jul 2011
ankle deEP

Apr 2010
March

Mar 2020
Disclaimer

Jun 2017
Prodigal (single)

Jul 2018

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