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Barren: Wasteland

from Songs of Silver by Synovial

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lyrics

Our hearts wept when we first found out
That we'd forever be without.
I'm a slave to my own home.
I can't get myself to put my foot down.
Ignoring the weight at my feet.

It's taken him.
The glow has left his eyes (Homewrecker)
She has taken them from me.
She has taken so much from us.
Without so much as a beating heart or that precious cry.

My blood has left the womb.
I can't lose you too.
No, no, no... My love has left the room.
I can't lose you too.

She never drew breath, yet we can't get her out of the house.
She never drew blood, yet we bleed for her.
But there is no easy way to
justify my anxiety.
There’s only so much I can do,
Before we reach another breakdown.

I'm a slave to my own home.

Mixing signals.
Making a mess of sound logic.
All this time I thought he was sick of it.
My endless wandering
Plays tricks with my mind.

I’ve been living without a shred of hope that we could start over and try planting some new seeds.
Wherever your head is at my love,
Don’t forget to write.
Wherever you are,
Don’t forget to write.

No scent, no trace... hours at a time.
As if you forget she was mine, too.

That room wasn't meant for me or you.

Tires squeel on the blacktop.
The noise from the car echoes against her ear.

The silence breaks, sweet relief.
She peaks to find
Two bows in the back seat.

I've gotta fight my trauma tap dancing on my shoulders.
Be sure not to alert the neighbors.
I catch my reflection in our father's eyes.

I can see I'm a Mother now.

She watches the clock, big hand on top.
Keep those hands where I can see them
A distressing reminder,
"Maybe one day we will laugh and forget her."

No one's in the dark unless we close the door.

How can I look at you the same way?
Since I wouldn't have been the one to have done this.

I need the locks changed, you're deranged.
Using my name in vain.
She never drew breath, and now she lives with us.

Their sweet little faces
Light up the room,
And light up my own.

I can see it now.

So clearly.

My deepest dreams, wrapped in blankets on cold nights.

Waiting for me to leave their side.

To carry me away.
Till tomorrow...

Till tomorrow.
I know, I know it might be
better than I could

Ever expect.

"I know what we discussed
I know what I asked for
But it wasn't this.
It wouldn't ever have been this.
What have you told them?
What if one of them tells?

I just want to be happy.
It's too late now."

No known suspects.

“Do you really think
We could be?
...what’s the difference?"

"Go to your room."

What's the difference?

credits

from Songs of Silver, released July 17, 2020
Recorded & Produced by Jake Farhang.
Mixed & Mastered by Jamie King. (Between the Buried and Me, The Contortionist, Native Construct, Scale the Summit)
Album Artwork & Layout by Stoic Digital.

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Synovial Algonquin, Illinois

Synovial is a 5-piece progressive metalcore band from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Utilizing a blend of experimental elements in addition to a wide range of influences in and out of the metal spectrum, they've developed their own approach to the genre. ... more

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