I talked about doing this since the beginning of the band so when it actually happened I was super excited. Mainly because I've always loved Steve's (Hinindar) songs and getting the chance to play them was great. Plus it would mean he'd actually have to physically release at least something with the Hinindar name on it. I think everyone can agree we were all much more excited for his half. We recorded all four songs for this EP in 5 hours, tracked individually. We thought this was quite the accomplishment but when "good enough" is your attitude it took about 2 hours too long. This was the first recording as a band, including Jason who had been playing bass for about a week at this point.
This track was the beginning of my thinking about religion critically. It was sort of a pressing issue at this time in my life and it brewed this negativity on both ends that I try to stay away from now.
lyrics
And we’ll wait for the day to find our own way home
And we’ll wait for the day to determine we’re alone
From calloused knees onto deaf ears
Verses used to fill your eyes with tears
The guilt they taught you to repent
Is the only place you’ve found substance
From calloused knees onto deaf ears
You haven’t felt this strong in years
Embrace the days you know will fade
Not the ones you might not ever see
Imposing doctrine on wedding bands
You don’t empathize so you feel threatened
Imposing doctrine on hospital beds
Your picket signs made sure a bastard child lives in shame
Tradition wed to grave intent
Looking for a pretext to existence
But we’re just a small discrepancy
A single grain upon the beach
Well believe whatever it takes
To relieve this sinking feeling
That we’re alone
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