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i speak the truth : part one

by thenight

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1.
wolves (free) 02:58
the wolves are comin' out tonight, they're comin' for my skin. oh the wolves are comin' out tonight, to cleanse me of my sins. i've got the coldest nights, you'll ever sleep, and the hottest days, you'll ever see. the wolves are comin' out tonight, they're comin' for my soul. the wolves are comin' out tonight, for everything i own. i've got the coldest nights, you'll ever sleep, and the hottest days, you'll ever see.. don't try to talk to me, don't try to open my eyes, i've been living, like this for the longest time, there's a place where i go when i can't take it no more, no one, nothing can save me now.
2.
well we've been kickin' it here for a few good years, and as long as i can remember, we've been pretending like, we haven't aged a day. the roads keep getting wider, and the moon keeps getting higher, and all the dreams we had, caught fire while we slept, and our houses they have shifted their foundations they are twisted yeah this room has seen, its fair share of the blues. well the only devils here, are in all the things we fear, and they get worse and worse, the longer that we stay. the cigarette's i crave, bring me closer to my grave, but my smoke rings bring me back down here to earth. the beauty that i see, in all simplicity, reminds me of the days i choose to keep. and we forget the things we've said, yeah we hide them in our beds, a story that's too long to tell right now. well i came across a girl, who was dancing by herself, and singing to and invisible crowd i watched her from my car, i wish i knew her name, i wish that she was, someone i could save. to all the friends we've lost, it all comes at a cost, but i just can't afford to lose you too. but that's not for me to choose, that decision my dear, is for all and only you.
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people pray, for miracles, while they're crouched down on the floor against a dimly lit pew of their church corridor everybody's waiting for something to happen and i guess that was me, yeah i guess i was a sheep counting down the hours, of every week oh i hope this helps waiting for the rain, i'm waiting for a change well i had it all upside down yeah it was inside out, it was turned around but i feel like i've had an ephiphany like this whole fucking time, well i just could not see yeah life's like a lottery, i'm out of cash, and i've never really been that lucky 'you make your own luck' she whispered to me 'every new day, is a brand new opportunity, and it's free. what the hell are you waiting for, you gotta get out there, you gotta win your war, nothing's gonna happen in this dead beat space, and you ain't gonna find it if you stay in this one place' oh i hope this helps well she didn't speak no more no she just kissed my cheek and then walked right on out the door, i knew i wouldn't see her again. well she's the only thing, that's been on my mind for any considerable length of time and it doesn't matter what i do it just can't change the way i feel about you oh i hope this helps the best advice comes from repeat offenders, and the worst mistakes come from all night benders and things they get fucked up, but you roll with the punches, gotta get yourself back up. Well as a teacher i can build your road, but you're the one that needs to take it home and as your friend i can shine the light but you need to see it, yeah you need to prove me right. oh i hope this helps yeah there's never an answer, fits inside the box, it's the wrong damn shape you gotta mold it 'til it fits, you gotta make your hits not miss. and you can't make plans for everything, and if you think you can, well you must be lost and this might come as a shock but oh i hope this helps, well if you love me then you'd better tell me now you'd best find a way, find a way somehow 'cos i'm leaving this god forsaken town.. well oh i hope this helps.
4.
I'm putting down the pen Picking up the slack Thinking back to when Everything was black Just the other day I was Screaming out your name There was no response Cover up my shame There has to be a way I can make you see I am good for something Call me what you please Nothing that you do Can ever make you lose This simple melody Will help you stay confused.. Take your clothes off Cleanse your body In the river You're so dirty Take my word for truth It will make you new Put it into verse And play this little tune to me Leave the past alone Me i'm moving on, Riding on the breeze All my friends are gone Take your clothes off Cleanse your body Sleep with a stranger You don't stay clean for long
5.
don't get up (free) 02:47
don't, don't you dare get up let me fill your cup with your favourite sweet white wine i'll sing my favourite songs and my favourite rhymes well tell me sweet girl what you know 'bout the world have you seen the death? have you seen the mess we've made? i guess it's human to dissect everything we create well i've found truth in the simplest of things and the tiny little insignificant things like the sound of the rain on a rusted tin roof or the constantly changing shape of the moon in the colour of you, when you feel something new the whole world keeps spinning it doesn't need our approval the sound of sweet voices when they all shout at once, they sing you'll always be chasing the meaning of love if there's one thing i've learned, it's that people are selfish they don't care what they have, don't care who they hurt, and nothing can change that, no not even god, in some countries they'll kill you for who brought you up. well yeah i believe, yeah i have faith but i don't have a will and i don't have a way well repent for your sins, it's like washing your skin, it will feel good for now but it'll only get dirty again.
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medicate me 03:01
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wanted man 03:01
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Every now and then Every now and then I feel like It’s all gonna be okay Every now and then Every now and then You’ll see me smile Like a crocodile Like I’m planning my revenge Like I’m trying to pretend But if you know me You know that I’m coming for you Every now and then Yeah every now and then I will lie Through my teeth But if and only when Yeah every now and then I will speak The god honest truth And don’t you think that you’ve got away There’s nothing you can do or say That will make this stop Written on your hand Written on your mind Is my number, and you can’t clean it off counting down from ten every now and then you will call when you’ve got nobody else I will make you feel Like what I’ve got is real But Christ it ain’t No I’m no saint And don’t you think that you’ve got away There’s nothing you can do or say That will make this stop

about

this is part one of what is going to be a four part album. the idea is to create something that flows into each new part, while constantly evolving and changing at a pace that is recognisable, but not overwhelming.

'i speak the truth' relates to the confines of our surrounding social and industrial world - where the truth sometimes hurts, and is often hidden due to the fear of facing it. the lyrics and the music are made to be imperfect, rebutting to the music one can often find on your local commercial television and radio stations.

i also write the way i do to try and explore human relationships, minds, and character. it is often the result of delving inside my own mind and experiences in order to gain a better understanding of who i am, and why people do the things they do, without the fear of consequence or the way they hurt other people.

it is dark, it is not forgiving, i will see no evil, hear no evil, but i will speak the god damn truth.

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released October 10, 2010

a shout out to everyone who contributed to this. some of the musicians - phillip jhonston on alto saxaphone, shane choi performs the drums in wolves, some amazing backing vocalists, kristy langford, jaclyn sullivan and esther welch, and a helping hand with production from shane choi again, and timothy walker.

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thenight Sydney, Australia

thenight (originally she's themorning and thenight) spawned from the song writing of lead singer Neal Critchley.

From this, add a little bit of rhythm here, a sprinkle of strings, and a dash of melody over there, and you have made yourself a band with great integrity and dedication. We are thenight, and we will have you singing along in no time.
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