Alarm Will Sound

from A Life of Painted Dirt by Monica's Last Prayer

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lyrics

one step forward, two steps back
navigate between the cracks
keep on moving 'cause the only truth is nothing really lasts
time isn't friendly
it isn't fair
shake your fears off and fight the righteous fight for those who care
the fires are burning
the fires are bright
the river is winding under pale moonlight
take your places, learn your lines
this is the prime time

no - I'll not permit this
no - your place be damned
no - you won't usurp this
no - alarm will sound

the time to act is close at hand
now contra-opinion has been banned
object to signify commercial targets of commercial brands
the image is fading
the image you held so precious from your childhood
lighting up your life with flames unfanned
the fires are burning
the fires will boil
the river is drowning under coughed out oil
take your places, take them fast
let's objurgate the past

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from A Life of Painted Dirt, released April 9, 2012

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Monica's Last Prayer UK

One-goth side project of Paul Broome (Earth Calling Angela / Fauxchisels). Founded in 1993 with a 4 track tape deck and a DR550. Covers a lot of stylistic ground. Coming back for more in 2023.

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