Name: DARK VADER
Duration: P00H02M42S
Description: Staring through the eyes of the dead, haunted by the past and rejoicing in it. Our dreams may be more real that we could possibly fathom. If I dream of my lost brother, is he actually there or is it all in my head? And honestly does it really truly matter either way? Live in the moment, raise your frequency so that we can align with those who've gone onto the other side, the great divide. RIP

DARK VADER

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Staring through the eyes of the dead, haunted by the past and rejoicing in it. Our dreams may be more real that we could possibly fathom. If I dream of my lost brother, is he actually there or is it all in my head? And honestly does it really truly matter either way? Live in the moment, raise your frequency so that we can align with those who've gone onto the other side, the great divide. RIP

lyrics

Driven deep down inside my mind
You’re the only one who has a path
Through my eyes
If you told me once before
I didn’t understand

He walks by as if nothing is gone
He stands right in my sight
I’m reeling in my thoughts
Cuz I know you’re dead.

I reach out to feel it’s you
I can’t believe you’re there
But nothing comes out of your mouth
You just stand there and STARE

Ride a little punk and then you're back in the front
I've gotta finish with the start with a pile of scars
With a knife in the heart and a wack to the leg
Gonna rumble in the spot where they pushed my life away

It’s like you’re stuck in time
But really I’m dug in
This rip is such a crime
I’m pinching my skin
Can it be really you?

Ride a little punk and then you're back in the front
I've gotta finish with the start with a pile of scars
With a knife in the heart and a wack to the leg
Gonna rumble in the spot where they pushed my life away

It’s like you’re stuck in time
But really I’m dug in
This rip is such a crime
I’m pinching my skin
Can it be really you?

Ride a little punk and then you're back in the front
I've gotta finish with the start with a pile of scars
With a knife in the heart and a wack to the leg
Gonna rumble in the spot where they pushed my life away

Driven deep down inside my mind
You’re the only one who has a path
Through my eyes
If you told me once before
I didn’t understand
I didn't understand
I didn't understand

credits

released January 26, 2024
Vocals, Synthesizers, Drums: Dave Z Marsalek
Electric Bass: Pablo Pascoll

Synthesizers, tracked Fall 2021 at Mutant Studios, Chicago
Drums, recorded May 11th 2022 at Mutant Studios, Chicago
Vocals, recorded June 7th 2022, December 7th 2022, November 15th 2023, at Mutant Studios, Chicago
Electric bass, tracked November-December 2023, Tokyo, Japan

Co-mixing and co-produced: Dave Z Marsalek and Pablo Pascoll
Mastering: Pablo Pascoll, January 2024, Tokyo

Cover photograph: Dave Z Marsalek, Wisconsin
Digital design: Ausra Marsalek

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