By Athena Stairs, October 29, 2025
Oh I’ve been wakin’ up
Under Autumn leaves in Fall
If only I could bring the summer back
‘Cause I was so much braver
When thought I could look forward
To a partner who would have my back
I’m wondering
What do we do about love?
The stars and heavens above
Are waiting
In firelight
All I can see is you
And things that we have gone through
Want to hold you
It’s true
But if we can’t unite
And give this a try
Then winter is goin’ to bite
And I don’t know how
I get through each day
When I ache for you every night
And all this charade
Has been a parade
But its gotta give reality back
‘Cause if it’s a dream
It’s turnin’ obscene
And my heart is gonna have an attack
You see
For me these vibrant leaves
In spiral rhapsody
Remind me
In every way
And I know
That you belong in my arms
The farthest place from harm
Cause’ I told you
That I want you
And when I look ahead
And you’re still not here
An emptiness fills me up
And I don’t know how
To get through this life
Without hope to fill my cup
And if you stay away
What else can I say
But its clear that I’ve run out of luck
And there’s no way to think
If I start to drink
That it’ll do anything but suck
No consoling
Because (slowing to end)
You said you wanted me too
—-
Longing’s desperation.
Chords like Damocles and Euclid by Sleep Token
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