Friction

from Mind and Failure by The Archipelago

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A silent echo
 Comes roaring through the hallway 
Friction

The deafening, hollow shouting in my mind  
A heavy burden lies on me like a shadow 
Will this payback in kind  

This hopeless inquisition
 Marching on without permission
 It haunts me daily
  Its there for me to see 
Why can't I leave it be?
 It shouldn't matter to me   

Feel the pressure crushing
 Rise against the current 
And the friction of this stirring whorl

  Will can not be broken 
Face your fears unspoken
 And the friction of these narrow walls

  Hold on
 Be strong  
Carry on 
Don't let the friction tear you way down  

The spirits drag me down
 Wear my broken crown 
My kingdom made of dust  

To cover my defense
Seal it with this grace 
Walls torn by a gust   

A mindless deception 
Clouding my perception 
An empty void comes calling

  These feelings of delusion 
Resulting in confusion 
Stumbling and falling  

Reaching for salvation
 Begin my soul's migration
 Leave an empty shell behind  

Trials will block the path 
Invoke your inner wrath 
Allow the friction to unwind

  Feel the pressure crushing 
Rise against the current 
And the friction of this stirring whorl  

Will can not be broken 
Face your fears unspoken 
And the friction of these narrow walls  

Hold on 
Be strong  
Carry on 
Don't let the friction tear you way down  

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from Mind and Failure, released September 29, 2020
Music: The Archipelago / Lyrics: Christoffer Knudsen 

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The Archipelago Copenhagen, Denmark

The Archipelago is a multinational band from Copenhagen, Denmark. The music is evocative progressive metal, where heavy guitars are mixed with smooth melodies and the songs bring the listener on a journey where commonplace pursuits are replaced by curious exploration of the dichotomies of life. ... more

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