One of the first songs I wrong when I began this project, even before Deadlight Holiday had a name. The song was in it's completion, but was meant as an instrumental. Shane heard the demo and was really impressed with it, and it ended up making him wish to join Deadlight. Kallie Machan heard the demo and quickly wrong some lyrics, and the song began to really take shape.
The song has seen three different 'final' formats, including our original demo, our 'Inception of the Dawn' EP version, and finally our 'Path of Desolation' final version. Each has it's own beauty, but the final version is the one that embodies my original vision of the song that I had in my head.
The track features unique vocals Julie Foust on lead vocals, with myself (Kp) on backing vocals, Shane Seppala on Bass, and myself on Guitar, synth, drum programming. Our friend, and former bandmate, David Kooistra makes a guest appearance on acoustic guitar.
lyrics
Hear me
My wandering heart be still
Lure me beyond the windowsill
Sleep's the maid evading me
And chasing her I've tried
Here inside her ecstasy
Immortal souls abide
Freedom
Weightless gravity
They come just to carry me
Letting go of all you know
We're reaching past the stars
If you fly with me tonight
I promise I'll be yours
Freedom
Weightless gravity
They come just to carry me
Letting go of all you know
We're reaching past the stars
If you fly with me tonight
I promise I'll be yours
I thought this was only just pretend
But stardust has scarred us in the end
Paradise was worth the price
But it wasn't meant for me
The door was mine to Neverland
But I handed you the key
credits
from Path of Desolation,
track released December 6, 2018
Kyle Panek - Music
Kallie Machan - Lyrics
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