Distress Signal

by Morticulture

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I have tried to tell you this before
Something in me craves the rocky shore
You are a creature of strict routine
Living cloistered, calm, and clean
I thrive in the eye of an ugly storm

There are moments I hear you
But mostly static coming through
I keep a pencil sharp
and try to chart the waves

If I could cipher and respond
I’d turn the static into song
I’d drown the sirens out
and set about my way

A distress signal pings faintly off my bones
In a Morse Code made up of ancient tones
It says “You’re simply blood and meat
unless you animate your dreams,
well you can keep the map,
but I can’t cut your roads

There are moments I hear you
But mostly static coming through
I keep a pencil sharp
and try to chart the waves

If I could cipher and respond
I’d turn the static into song
I’d drown the sirens out
and set about my way

There’s a crescent cove, a perfect port
There’s the dark of an uncharted course
There are two tall rocks, the edge of earth
And beasts knee-deep in bloody surf

If I could turn back now, hang up my guns
Well, that’s creeping death by a thousand cuts
Please don’t think I’ve spurned your love
But I want Grendel’s arm hung high above

There are moments I hear you
But mostly static coming through

credits

released July 1, 2022
Shane Cook – Lead Guitar
Michael Serna - Drums
Dara Smith – Synth
Dann Spohn – Bass Guitar
Conan Zimmerman – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Production - Shane Cook, Dann Spohn, Conan Zimmerman
Engineering/Mixing/Mastering - Dann Spohn @ Winter Recordings
Artwork - Dann Spohn

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