Another new thing here that has nothing to do with the upcoming Diurnal release on September 30. I was doing some work on the seasonal release concept this morning and just finished this. Initially in contention for autumn, it really doesn’t fit the theme I’m going for now. Still, the overall vibe and writing … Read more
After nearly four years, a new dawn is bringing monsters once sheltered by darkness into the light. While shadows embrace long buried truths, morning offers no such refuge. Mistakes and demons once lurking in the night must now be confronted in plain sight. Such is the conceit for Diurnal, a new group of 12 … Read more
Awhile back, I talked about a group that would focus specifically on winter 2001. While I hadn’t committed to it fully, Weezer had also inspired exploring a seasonal release of mini lyrical groupings. Although their SZNZ EPs have featured seven songs on the first day of every season, mine would consist of five pieces … Read more
So I have some new lyrics (and hopefully a site refresh) coming in the next month or so. Despite this, I’ve been thinking a bit about what I’d like to do next. My early thoughts have gravitated towards writing an entire group of lyrics based around and influenced by winter. In my mind, winter … Read more
I’ve been working on some random stuff here and there and this is one of those things. I actually have a full group of lyrics finished and ready to go, so I’m hoping to release them next month too. More news on that soon though. For now, here’s the current version of some lyrics I … Read more
Waking from a daydream Nothing happens, life’s never what it seems Some more retractions Only trying to be redeemed We’re always snapping Waking in a cold sweat Doesn’t matter, everybody fears regret It leaves us captured Nothing much is changing yet Here comes the rapture It’s hanging low in the air It’s hanging … Read more
Storyteller Sunday is a weekly post that details the creation of specific lyrics I’ve written over the years. This week’s entry is from Hard Fought Defeat and was written soon after my dad’s passing. While most of that 2015 grouping is about dealing with the loss, Take Care tackles many specific moments. Inspired … Read more
Everyone turns feral in time I’m fraying at the edges Nothing’s ever simple in our minds Apart from consequences Trying to remember a place But now I feel so anxious Struggling with the fact we can’t relate Our arguments seem endless We’re horrible people, we live horrible lives We say horrible things and … Read more
(Editor’s note: the following entry was revised on December 14, 2021) Storyteller Sunday is a weekly post that details the creation of specific lyrics I’ve written over the years. Regardless was the first thing I wrote after going blind. hospitalized for most of autumn 2001, I didn’t get home for good until December. … Read more
If you’re looking for some new lyrics to read, boy have I got you covered! Showing that I am really not good at this whole promoting my own website thing, Between The Night And Day was added to the lyrics section yesterday morning! Of course, I did nothing to indicate this and so now … Read more