fatigue inherent
a need not yet defined
early end apparent
irrelevance close behind
see it?
see the specter nearing?
accomplishment reprieve
an end never obtained
contentment here bereaved
actions tied in tandem
with reticence bound to soul
I fear the spirit that follows me
know my resolve is growing old
absence felt foundering
catch the sickle in my stomach in defense
of what was sown
watch me become crimson leaves
a reminder under every step of ground.
bleed me out
through my gut and mouth
you say you want to be free
pick any vein that you please.
Toronto band Respire deliver a post-hardcore tour de force on the largest scale possible, orchestrally rich and incessantly uncompromising. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 6, 2021