Empire
by @emkeev
Liner Notes
Lyrics
Stepping through the shadow Our open eyes are clear All they drink is dark Don’t fear
Moving through the shadow There is no sound All our hearts are thumping, hoping We won’t be found
What’s the sound of an empire falling? Like a southbound plane? Like an orphan crying? Like a heart that breaks?
Stepping through the fire Feet charred to black Burning all the bridges No way back
You can float above it If you can pay No one floats forever They’ll see one day
What’s the sound of an empire burning, If you will not hear? CEO’s hold their ears firmly closed to the cannons of the mutineers What’s the sound of a system failing? Hatred burning high. Racial slurs hung on every word. “Blame DEI.”
[rad unapologetic improvising]
No one floats forever No one floats forever No one floats forever They'll see
Comments
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Really enjoyed the guitar right off... Then those sweet vocals and pure melody. Nice leadwork too!! Kinda spanish....I really liked it!! This song is a true gem. No One Floats Forever!!!
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The vocal line really fits the music bed nicely... I really dig the repeated lyrical hook at the end of the song... truly no one floats forever!
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Yeah. Very sad state we are in. Let’s fight for the things we can.
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HEYYYY!!!!! So, I'm absolutely positive I'll be writing a few protest songs. My brain can barely understand what's happening and it feels like we're at the "let's go to war with Canada" phase, which can't be good.
Love this arrangement and wish I didn't relate so hard to the sentiment.
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Wow I really love the lyrics. They are deep and the music fits just wonderfully also I like your voice.
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Love the riff of the verse section - the way you change (pizzicato) chords on the 4th beat helps give it propulsion, and the whole vibe evokes the anxiety of walking in a shadowy alleyway at night or something. Also really enjoyed the instrumental bit around the 3:00 mark and beyond.