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Archetype

by Mass Love

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1.
To War 04:51
Sleep now, my beloved warrior On the morn we go to war To war, it's what we've waited for our whole lives To war, to war Kiss me now, my beloved warrior When we rise we go to battle One last time We can see the standards flying We can feel the clash of steel We can hear their voices crying out But you know I refuse to kneel We can hear their drums a'pounding We can see the trail of red We can hear their trumpets sounding out But I'd rather they had my head And you keep on trying to find your own way On the other side And you keep on lying to yourself Like you've got something to hide Hold me closer Oh my love, hold me closer If we live to see another day, we'll find a way It's our time
2.
Another Year 02:46
Let’s talk about this feeling My god, where did we find the time? Let’s talk about the honor Of not walking this road alone I don’t wanna walk it without you Hey, I know you’re ready for somethin’ new Here’s to another year We’ll make they wanna hear Swear to god it’s gonna be better than the last one, ya know? Let’s talk about the challenge They ask how did we find a way? I say it’s all about the honor Of not walking this road alone I don’t wanna walk it without you Hey, I know you’re ready for somethin’ new
3.
Find Me 04:36
Hey, can’t you see? I’m still learning to be what they expect from me I guess it’s always been my destiny Hey, will you bear with me? Please just bear with me Hey, if I got lost on the way Would you still let me stay? If I got lost on the way? Hey, would you search to find me? In the dark so blindly? Would you search to find me? Hey, don’t you see? I’m attempting to be what you think you see in me I guess I’ve always known to some degree Hey, will you bear with me? Please just bear with me I don’t know what I’m doing The way is so far down for me
4.
Strange 04:20
I can still see the sky from where I landed Falling from a dark and twisted spire Not really sure why I was handed the crown But my heart says otherwise There’s something beyond these walls That only I can change Somethin’ outside these walls Has got me feelin’ strange Like a sparrow on the morning, I hear it Like a sun on the horizon, I see it Like a ripple in the water, I feel a change Like a humming in the distance Oh, it’s strange I can still hear the cries from all the frozen That water swept away the things that I held dear Not really sure why I was chosen to lead the way But gods, it seems so clear
5.
I’m through writing these songs For no one to sing along Lately I’ve been thinking Shit, they gonna wish they’d listened I’m through hearing these “hits” There’s so much that doesn’t fit All I can think is Shit, I could do better Listen on up, follow my voice Soon enough you won’t have a choice We’re the legit hit masters Shit, they gonna wish they’d listened (Wish they heard every word from the start) (Wish they knew every note from the start) I’m so over puttin’ in time It’s not me, no it’s such a crime Lately I’ve been thinking Shit, they gonna wish they’d listened I’m so over hearing what’s “hot” Just wanna tell you it’s really not All I can think is Shit, I could do better
6.
Anxiety 03:35
I’m having issues today, I don’t know what to say Despite it being scripted in my head for years They said it would be easy for me, I just have to press play But in this moment you’re confirming my fears You’ve got me questioning myself again And reliving all of my sins Can you carry me a little ways? You know me and you, it’s just a phase You’ve got me doubting myself again And thinkin’ of all that coulda been Can I get a little off my chest? Oh it’s me and you, you woulda guessed? I feel uneasy today, I don’t wanna stay Despite it being planned out in my head for years They said it would be simple for me ‘cause I know my own way Yet at the moment I can feel the tears
7.
Trippin' Up 03:26
Gimme a second to center myself Your eyes have got me all confused Some kinda craving is settling in You might have to just excuse me Hey boy, I must admit you’ve got me trippin’ up Whoa boy, don’t you know you’ve got me trippin’ up? It’s in the way you move closer I feel like you might want to stay over Gimme a second to steady myself My mind just took a little cruise Some kinda yearning is taking control You might have to just excuse me
8.
Another night; a new story for us to write On the way; something that you'll wanna play I feel like the spell is breaking The sun has set; What makes you think I could forget Such a climb? It doesn't happen all the time I feel like the winter's ending And all around the world is listenin' I wasn't sure that it could happen All around I feel good I know you've been here before But humor me and let me be A bit excited, I'm believin' Dreams come true, they're comin' true Even though you're a million miles away Even though your night is my day You've opened up my eyes And everything is clearer in the meantime Even though we're still oceans apart It was there right right from the start You've opened up my heart And everything feels lighter in the meantime Another day, a new lesson to take away Out of sight, it's like it happened overnight I feel like, feel like, the weight is lifting I know you've been here before But humor me and let me be A bit excited, I'm believin' Dreams come true, they're comin' true
9.
Big Shot 03:06
You know I had something to say But I forgot to breathe You know I can’t wait to see what You’ve got up your sleeve What kinda journey are you gonna take us on this time? What kinda trip are you gonna take us on this time? You know I had some sorta plan But, lost my train of thought You know I can’t wait to see what You’ve got in mind big shot What kinda road are you gonna take us down this time? What direction are you gonna take us down this time?
10.
Do you think I look nice Through the sleep in your tired eyes? Last night what we were wearing is all around the floor Where'd the time all go? Didn't we just say hello? Please let's keep things slow Savor this morning glow Hey, let’s start the day a little late Even though mornin’s comin’ through my window pane Anyway we could start the day a little late? Even though mornin’s comin’ through my window pane Do I look like I've been cryin? Haven't felt this way in a while No, it doesn't mean that I'm sad I'm not scared to use these tears
11.
Man I used to think that you were my idol Without a single word you made it heard Now you're starin' at me like I am your rival Without a single fact to back it up You see me as a threat and it's a shame Singled out on this rush to fame I heard you lost your cool, you lost your grace You know I've heard it all over the place I don't need the lights I don't need the buzz I just wanna get stuck in your head I don't need the stage I don't want that cage I just wanna get stuck in your head I don't need to give what you wanna give Just wake up with me blaring in your head I don't need to do what you want me to I don't need to wake up in your bed Hey, I used to swear that you held the title You had the whole damn world under your thumb Now it's all comin' down to our survival Why you're turnin' your back on where you're from? You think you're better, baby it's a shame Rushin' round on this road to fame I heard you lost your cool you lost your grace You know I've heard it all over the place
12.
Oh hey look it's you kid, playing through my stereo Wonder what you’re up to now that you've gone I've learned not to question why people leave when they must Took me awhile to understand that some of you are well beyond your years Gravel singer prodigy and a dashing fool anomaly What a deadly combination Wise with such a calloused heart What a way with words, what a way with art It's a deadly combination I hope you find that high that you were searching for I hope you find that peace that this world couldn't afford to give I hope you find that place that puts your mind at ease Oh please, a new beginning and a new story to unfold I guess that's what we're told Did you believe it? I'm not really sure myself these days Hey kid, after all I've seen I'm pretty sure I'd agree we've been had But I wonder if it puts their minds at ease I've learned not to blame myself people leave when they must Took me awhile to comprehend that some of you aren't meant for this world

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Mass Love is a cross-Atlantic collaboration between Indianapolis-based studio singer Lauren Moore, and David Beukes, who produces from a hilltop in the wilds of Limpopo, South Africa. They connected on reddit, and bonded over their mutual appreciation of Firefly, the greatest TV show ever made.

Despite their long collaboration, the two have never met face to face. They make synthpop, injected here and there with large orchestra sections and sprinkles of hip-hop.

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released January 31, 2015

Words and Music by Lauren Moore and David Beukes
Album art by Eli Craven
Recorded and mixed in bedrooms across the planet
Useful Sonic Input by Brian Sepel

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Mass Love is a transatlantic collaboration between Indianapolis-based studio singer/songwriter Lauren Moore, and producer David Beukes, based on a hill in the wilds of Limpopo, South Africa. The two met on reddit in 2010 and bonded over their mutual appreciation for dodgy scifi and 80's synthpop. ... more

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