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Nigh

by Simian Crease

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1.
Over The Reeds 02:10
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Nigh 03:26
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The end is coming. The end is nigh. No use running, no sense asking why. The seas are spilling over. The earth is shaking to it’s core. And those of us on high ground, well, we all know the score. And I suppose you have your business. And I guess I got mine. But we've come here to bear witness to the end of all mankind… And it’s coming. The end is nigh. No use running, no sense asking why. Is your house in order? You made up with your kin? Enemies yesterday, well, are they now your friends? Are you right with Jesus? Can you answer for you sins? When the gates of Heaven open, will you be walking in? And I suppose you have your reasons. Lord knows, I've got mine. But we’ve come here to shoulder our treasons and the end of all mankind… And I suppose we’re seeing the light now. Though I guess we missed the sign. And it's far too late to make it right now, it’s the end of all mankind. Yes, the end of all mankind. You see it coming? The end is nigh. No use running, no sense asking why. No sense asking why...
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Dragonfly, Dragonfly 03:51
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Dragonfly, dragonfly~ The kitchen's a mess, my bed is unmade and I am undressed. Dragonfly, dragonfly~ My house is on fire, the roof is collapsing and I am so tired. Tired of waiting, tired of being blue. Dragonfly, dragonfly~ Take me with you... Take me to Athens, Georgia or Greece. It doesn't matter, just take me with you, please. Dragonfly, dragonfly~ My life is a mess, I'm alone and afraid, I think I'm depressed. And tired of wondering if I'm gonna make it through. Dragonfly, dragonfly~ Take me with you... These things that surround me, they're not even here, and even moreso as I watch them disappear. So take me to Athens, Georgia or Greece, or maybe a joyride over the reeds. I'm tired of wasting precious time as I do. Dragonfly, dragonfly~ Take me with you... Dragonfly, dragonfly~ Take me with you...
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Hank And Sally 03:08
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Bleak 03:47
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When things look bleak, I turn to you, my new best friend. When I can’t see, I close my eyes and lead you in. Closer, closer. Just another dose or two. Closer. You calm my nerves, you quell my thirst. Bring out the best when I’m at my worst. Closer, closer. Just another dose or two. Closer. Was following an angel, she led me to the edge. Wet my wings and told me to fly. We’ll have to see how I respond… Closer, closer. Just another dose or two. Closer. When things look bleak, I look to you. I look to you and you see me through…
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The Dark Rift 05:00
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Jump in the dark rift. Let’s see what’s inside. I’m done with this trip. I want a new ride. Jump in the dark rift. We will turn back time. We can edit this clip. Reverse and rewind… Dead planets, newborn stars. Let’s do it! See where we are… Jump in the dark rift. Let’s see how far it takes us. Dead planets, newborn stars. What are we waiting for? Can’t feel my hands! Can’t see my feet! Can’t wait for what comes next… What’s next? Jump in the dark rift. Let’s see what’s inside. I’m done with this trip. I want a new ride. Dead planets, newborn stars. Let’s do it! See where we are… Jump in the dark rift. (I’m done with this trip.) Let’s see just how far it takes us. (I want a new ride.) Can’t feel my hands! Can’t see my feet! Can’t wait for what comes next… What’s next? (Can’t stop this, change this, drop this, phase this, turn this on, off, in or around! Can’t wait for what comes next!) Can’t feel my hands! Can’t see my feet! Can’t wait for what comes next… What’s next?
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Bridges (Abridged) 05:03
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I don’t wander, I only run. I don’t wander, I only run. You must wonder where I’m coming from… My heart’s held together with needles and pins. My heart’s held together with needles and pins. I’d be a fool to let you wander in… I gave you my answer and I told you twice. I gave you my answer and I told you twice. Next time, I won’t be so nice. I build bridges and I run the crane. I build bridges and I run the crane. I burn ‘em down and do it over again… You said something and it really stuck. You said something and it really stuck. “Someday we’ll all be shit out of luck…” Yeah, someday. we’ll all be fucked… I don’t wander, I only run. I don’t wander, I only run. I only run. I only run. I only run…
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They Dropped A Bomb On Alaska 06:36
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Woke up alone in someone else's home with a strange message on someone else's phone, "They dropped a bomb on Alaska, took out the Bering Strait! Take one star from your flag, my friend, and chalk it up to fate..." Is this a new beginning? A chance for us to rebuild? Or raze the walls and smooth the earth with bulldozers and backfill? Or maybe there is no more 'us' and I'm left with just myself. I've lived in Juneau for so long I suppose it's hard to tell... The heart will beat regardless, the mind will always stray and forgiveness is the hard part when your life is blown away... "They dropped a bomb on Alaska, the peninsula is gone..." I see, now, I'm the lucky one, I woke up here alone. Yeah, I woke up here alone. I woke up here... alone.
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Forward, Backward, Side To Side 04:37
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Forward, backward, side to side. There, there, baby, don't you cry. Everything must die, must die... Forward, backward, side to side. Roll your window down and drive, somewhere you might feel alive. Forward, backward, side to side. There, there, baby, don't you cry. The bird that spreads it's wings to fly. The tree upon a mountain high. The sun and moon, stars in the sky. There, there, baby, don't you cry. Everything must die, must die... Take a trip so far from here, hit the road and disappear. A dead end lies ahead, my friend. For you, a new beginning... Forward, backward, side to side. There, there, baby, don't you cry. Everything must die, must die... Forward, backward, side to side. The bird that spreads it's wings to fly. The tree upon a mountain high. The sun and moon, stars in the sky. There, there, baby, don't you cry. Everything must die, must die...
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How Desolate Our Home, Bereft Of Thee 02:32
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Near 02:30
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I never believed in angels. I never believed in ghosts. Now it appears I’m either or maybe I’m both. Ah, but you look so pretty. Someone should tell you this. I’m outside looking in at the one thing I miss. And I suppose it was hard seeing you smile today, though I never liked to see you sad. Guess I thought you’d cry forever. I thought you’d cry forever… I’m not here to protect you and I could never haunt you. I just wanted to be near you. I came here to be near you…

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Pre/post-apocalyptic mood music...

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released August 3, 2012

All Instruments & Vocals ~ Mike Miles

*except 'Dragonfly, Dragonfly' which features Reyna Lindelof on lead vocals

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