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Solid Ground
02:46
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Wasn't I just in outer space?
Perpetual motion, now sitting in place
Within me something has changed
A meaning... a feeling... a sword made of flame!
I sniff the flowers, feel the grass between my toes
Overcome with emotion, so good to be back home
Was it all some kind of dream?
Try to forget it and enjoy a peaceful scene
I check my arms, see the scars have stuck around
Still I’m glad to be back on solid ground
I’m fast asleep when the earth begins to quake
Try to deny it, but now I’m wide awake
With a violent roar, the tranquil dirt splits wide
And a vile whisper in my head is luring me inside
I plug my ears but I still can hear the sound
I want to stay back on solid ground
My legs betray me, my eyes can’t unsee
I give in to the pull of some twisted gravity
My fragile psyche will be dealt the final blow
As I go down below…
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Cave of Splendor
02:49
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There’s darkness all around
Stalactites hanging down, confound me
Sourceless echoes off the walls
One wrong step and I might fall and lose me
Cave of terror, will I ever leave?
All of a sudden some crystals start to glow
And standing on a cliff I see a city down below
From little houses animals head towards a giant hall
Mice and raccoons come with food while squirrels and rabbits guard the walls
I clamber down right through the gates not fearing any danger
At once a vole approaches me, says “welcome, dearest stranger!”
He leads me past a treasure horde and sits me at the feast
“Cheers to all,” then we begin to eat
Cave of splendor, I will never leave!
We’ve had our fill but still the banquet never seems to end
And I can’t avoid the sight of all these goblets, coins, and gems
I look around and smile from ear to ear
Pocket a coin - surely I have nothing to fear
Cave of splendor, you will never leave!
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The Raccoon King
03:01
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I’m The Racoon King, and from me you stole
Now you’re never gonna leave this hole
It’s gonna take more than one coin to pay the toll
I’ll throw you down into the deepest mine
You'll sweat, bleed, toil, scream, suffer and cry
There’s nowhere to run, I'll work you till you die
King I beg you have mercy on me
I meant no offense, your majesty
Strange, frightful forces have crossed our paths
Please let me serve you and calm your vicious wrath
You want a task that will set you free?
Lay down your life and fight with me ‘gainst
the Ant-Agonists from the nearby colony
They have an object of my desire
More than any treasure could inspire
The legends say it’s a sword made of living fire
Were my dreams a prophecy?
Both my future and memory?
It seems my destiny has been foretold
I will fight and claim the Firesword!
This has been an auspicious day
Now grab a weapon and join the fray
And if you live… I’ll let you walk away
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Skirmish
02:46
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(Instrumental)
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The Turncoat
02:35
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My eyes deceive me, I can’t believe the horror
So many bugs and critters have died in senseless war
The cruel and wicked king - I’ll slay him where he stands
Once the sword is in my hand...
I’m the raccoon king, and the sword is mine
I feel the heat, it’s so sublime
I’m the greatest raccoon of all time
Why look down on the fallen fools
There’s the surface for me to rule
With the Firesword the world will meet its doom
My confidence fails me, my legs begin to shake
Is it worth the glory, or is this a mistake?
King, I won’t let you. I'll end this war tonight
Fear my might, come and fight!
Alright!
I’m the Raccoon King, you vile fiends
The sword will burn your effigy
Now drop your arms, bow down to me!
(When I first arrived)
(I was so surprised)
(I could not tell)
You used to serve in my good grace
I fed you all and kept you safe
A little fear put you in your place
(But now I can see)
(The real atrocity)
(You ruled so well)
Tax and war a meager price
You blasted rabbits, voles, and mice
Don’t forget who gave you life!
(I’ve gathered up my friends)
(You know how it ends)
(You’re going straight to hell!)
It seems that I’ve been slain
I’ll never see the light of day
But for a moment I held the sword of flame
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Solid Ground, Pt. 2
03:07
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There’s silence all around
The Firesword is found, astounds me
Feel its power in my soul
Will I be stronger or will it control me?
Cave of splendor, guess I have to leave
I wave goodbye to the animals below
They’ve earned their freedom, now it’s time to go back home
I raise the sword and my body starts to rise
Upward towards the surface ‘til I finally see the sky
What’s wrong is right, what’s lost has now been found
And I’m glad to be back on solid ground
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Two friends writing good songs with dumb lyrics. Our new album/game, "The Concert," is out now! Listen/play at thesestains.com/theconcert
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