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Firesword 2

by These Stains Are Who I Am

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1.
Solid Ground 02:46
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…
2.
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!
3.
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
4.
Skirmish 02:46
(Instrumental)
5.
The Turncoat 02:35
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
6.
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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The cycle begins anew... Journey underground to a world of talking animals, tyrannical rulers, and epic battles in this "sequel" to our epic prog-rock tale. All purchases include the original Firesword as a bonus track, as well as a digital lyric booklet!

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released February 22, 2022

These Stains are who these people are:

Andrew Glaude (Vocals, Keyboards) and Ben Centra (Vocals, Guitars, Bass). All music and lyrics by Andrew and Ben.

Featuring Cameron Glass on Alto Saxophone (Tracks 2, 5, and 6). Check out his band Magnificent Danger (linktr.ee/magnificentdanger).

Album art by John Flanagan (@jgrayflan)

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These Stains Are Who I Am Somerville, Massachusetts

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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