shifting sands
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I like that opening verse a lot. Very dramatic. It sets up danger, with the narrator, as the hidden predator, being the main issue.
The chorus feels at odds with that, or at least only partially aligned. The switch to "Truth is an illusion" seems to change the focus to something more abstract. Maybe Truth is "my" illusion? But it really feels like it should be centred on the the predator. Which probably means I'm not following it.
I'll post the lyrics here for others.
[Verse]
Beneath the cloak; a dagger
Behind the mask a ghost.
In the fog and mist
A winding narrow road.
Beneath the smile there’s anger
Beware what your eyes see
In the dark of night
The predator is me.
[Chorus ]
Truth is an illusion
A subtle sleight of hand.
A vow that is written
In the shifting sand.
Truth is a confession
It’s blood upon your hands
A wave that washes in
On the shifting sands.
[guitar solo]
[Verse ]
Beneath your skin; a body
Within the soul a hole.
In the null and void
A monsters taking hold.
Beneath the calm there’s terror
A fear that no one sees
In my dreams at night
The predator is me.
[Chorus]
Truth is an illusion
A subtle sleight of hand.
A vow that is written
In the shifting sand.
Truth is a confession
It’s blood upon your hands
A wave that washes in
on the shifting sands.
[verse]
Beneath the cloak, a dagger.
Behind the mask a ghost.
In the fog and mist
a winding narrow road.
Beneath the smile there’s anger
beware what your eyes see.
In the dark of night
the predator is me.
[chorus]
truth is an illusion.
a subtle slight of hand.
A vow that is written
in the shifting sand.
Truth is a confession
It’s blood upon your hands.
A wave that washes in
on the shifting sands.
[outro]
Lost with every wave
Carried far away.
We lose who we are
And a stranger stays.
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Most of us have a darkness within us that we repress. For some it consumes them and they give in to their dark desires0
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I think we all have our demons. Very well said :)
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@RainyDayMan Thanks so much for posting the lyric. Carrol's lyrics are too good to not be seen and I enjoy reading the lyric before listening.
Renee
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@carroll Your last final line just punched me in the jaw...Ouch! In a great way! This lyric is stellar, not one bad word or out of place rhyme and your meter is perfect. Now, for that golden listen...be back. Great song, Carroll! And I'll bet Bill @bhengen will LOVE this!!! He might even wish he wrote it as I do!! 😉
Kudos,
Renee 💌
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