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The Wild War

by The Wild War

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1.
I Saw This 04:03
I COULD SEE THE WORLD AS IT WAS FROM THE EDGE OF MY WINDOW, LAST NIGHT, AND I COULD TELL YOU ANYTHING ABOUT EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD AS IF YOU HAD TURNED ON THE LIGHTS, IN MY EYES, AND THEN I SAW THIS. (THAT) I WON’T LET YOU BE THE ONE TO BREAK MY FALL I WON’T LET YOU BE THE ONE WHO’S ENDING IT ALL I WON’T LET YOU BE THE ONE TO BREAK THIS ACHING HEART. THE MOOD IT STARTED CHANGING AGAIN BUT THIS TIME TO A VIOLET, INSTEAD OF WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE. AND YOU SAID TO ME, “OH WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING, I CAN’T SEE A THING.” BUT THEN I SAW THIS.
2.
MY MIND HAS GONE BACK TO THE PLACE THAT THEY CAN’T WAKE ME FROM, THIS LUCID DREAM I’VE BECOME. WE GAVE THE TRUTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING, THE BROKEN RHYTHM NEVER NEEDED RHYME, I’VE NO PLACE LEFT TO HIDE. TIME SPENT BREATHING FIRE AGAIN, I LEFT IN THE HOPES THAT YOU’D FIND OUT WHAT I BUILT IN THE GARDEN IN THIS CITY OF THIEVES. MY MOUTH WILL RUN, AND SPILL THE FACTS ABOUT THE DAMAGE YOU’VE DONE TO THE OUTSPOKEN ONES. BUT THIS ISN’T ENOUGH SO FUCK IT AND JOIN WITH ME, WE’LL BOARD THIS TRAIN AND DERAIL EVERYTHING-- EVERY GODDAMN THING IN THIS CITY OF THIEVES.
3.
Decency 03:13
I SEEK A LITTLE POISON. SO I CAN DROP IT IN YOUR EAR. SO MEEK, AND FEELING LONESOME. IT’S TIME THIS FALL WOULD DISAPPEAR. I WANT TO DIE IN LEATHER, SO YOU CAN WRING OUT ALL MY FEARS. THIS COST OF WHETHER THERE IS A SPACE BESIDE ME DEAR. COMING ON YOU WILL TURN IT ON FOR FREE WITH A SENSE OF DECENCY THAT IMMORAL MODERN MEN WOULD SEEK FALLING OFF THIS BRIDGE WAS QUITE A SCENE ALL THE PEOPLE START TO SCREAM AS THEY VIEW MY INNER FANTASIES THESE CRIMES BREAK THE CONCRETE, WHERE I LIGHTLY TREAD MY FEET THIS ROSTER FLOATS INCOMPLETE LOSING OUT ON HARMONY I WANT TO DIE IN LEATHER, SO YOU CAN RING OUT ALL MY FEARS. THIS COST OF WHETHER THERE IS A SPACE BESIDE ME DEAR.
4.
Fright 01:49
WE LOST ALL OUR CITIES TO A FIRE, SO I’LL MOVE OUT TO YOUR SEA, WHERE THE DOCKING IS FREE TO THOSE OF URGENCY. I BREAK IN THIS CONTEST OF DICE. SHE TRIES TO COMPROMISE HER LIES AS SHE LOOKS IN MY EYES AND I SEE THE FRIGHT EMPHASIZED, THOUGH I’M FINALLY IN A PLACE WHERE I CAN BREATHE THE AIR. I WATCHED THE FLAMES AS THEY GOT HIGHER AND HIGHER. WE FOUND A SAFE HAVEN TO FILL OUR DESIRE. I BREAK IN THIS CONTEST OF DICE. SHE TRIES TO COMPROMISE HER LIES AS SHE LOOKS IN MY EYES AND I SEE THE FRIGHT EMPHASIZED THOUGH I’M FINALLY IN A PLACE WHERE I CAN HANDLE THE AIR.
5.
I WALKED DOWN TO THE END OF MY BLOCK, THIS VOICE TALKED AND TALKED MY EAR OFF. I HEARD WHAT HE SAID, OH HE SHOWED ME WHAT I NEEDED TO BE, AND I WAS EVERYTHING. I COULD TRY TO FEEL IT ALL OH CAN’T YOU SEE, I HOPE YOU KNOW IT’S JUST A GAME. ALL I WANT IS WHAT YOU’RE NOT, SO COME ON, GIVE ME WHAT YOU’VE GOT. I WANT IT. I NEED IT. I KNOW THAT THIS WILL HURT QUITE A BIT AS I TEAR OFF THIS DIRTY, FUCKING BANDAGE. BUT I’LL BATHE MY WOUNDS IN ALCOHOLIC THOUGHTS OF YOU I COULD TRY TO FEEL IT ALL I HOPE YOU KNOW, OH CN’T YOU SEE IT’S JUST A GAME? ALL I WANT IS WHAT YOU’RE NOT, SO FUCK IT, GIVE ME WHAT YOU’VE GOT. I WANT IT. I NEED IT.
6.
Choke 03:30
THERE IS A CROOK INSIDE OF OUR HOME TODAY. THOUGH AS HARD AS I TRY I CAN’T MAKE OUT HIS FACE. IT SEEMS THAT I AM STUCK BESIDE MYSELF. THIS TIME IT COST ME SOME PEACE OF MIND, AND I’M NOT ALRIGHT, I’VE SEEN IT ALL BEFORE: A BREAK IN THE CLOUDS I WON’T HEAR THE SOUNDS OF A CHANGE IN MYSELF THAT I WAS FORCED TO CHOKE ON.
7.
See You 03:35
THESE YOUNG BREEDERS, THEY POSE OMNIPOTENCE. FACELESS READERS BOND SWIFT ARROGANCE. THIS WARM SATURATION IS ALL MY INFLUENCE. AGAIN. CRACK IN MY LEFT HEEL. I SWAY AT THIS. I SWAY IN HASTE OPPOSITION. AGAIN. VAIN IS THE RAIN THAT FALLS ABOVE MY HEAD. FUCK THESE WALLS I ALWAYS END UP FEELING SO PSYCHOTIC IN. I CAN FEEL FOR THE FIRST TIME, IN WHAT FEELS LIKE SEVERAL WEEKS. A SINGLE HIT WOULD FANCY ME SO, FAREWELL, I KNEW YOU WELL.
8.
TIME STOPPED AND WATCHED IN THIS SHOP WINDOW WHERE WE LOST IT ALL, IT WAS JUST A BATTLE OF OUR WITS AND HEART, LET’S CHALK ALL THIS UP TO ANOTHER FALSE START. FILTERED SIGHT THROUGH THE SEA OF STICKY LIGHTS THAT HAVE PULLED MY LEG, ONE TOO MANY TIMES. THEY PUT UP A FUSS WITH DREAMS OF THEIR ERADICATING US. IT WAS JUST A GAME, BUT THAT GAME THAT WE REFUSED TO PLAY INTO. I FELT SO LOST WITHOUT YOU. THEY CAUGHT US IN REFLECTION BUT THEY ONLY SAW THE DEVIL IN HUE -- I WAS SO LOST.

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The Wild War's eponymous LP floats with bold songwriting, deep grooves and undeniable musical talent. Featuring 3 strongly connected musicians in a classic blues trio setup, the album nods to a sense of 60's reminiscence built on a modern psychedelic indie-rock platform. The crashing rhythms, heady songwriting, and exceptional execution prove The Wild War will continue to hold their own. Standout tracks: "I Saw This," "Choke," "Sticky Lights"
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released March 3, 2017

Written and performed by The Wild War
Personell:
Kevin Edwards: Vocals, Guitar
Dan Fields: Drums, Percussion
Phoenix Alexander: Bass Guitar, Vocals
Justin Phelps: Mix and Master Engineer
Mike Blackburn: Tracking Engineer
Recorded at The Hallowed Halls recording studio - Mastered at Cloud City Studios
Portland, OR USA
Published and administered by D.R.O.P. Music Group - OP-A1-D17
© & (p) 2017 Kevin Edwards, The Wild War
thewildwarmusic.com
Flower photograph by Phoenix Alexander, all other artwork and design provided by Kevin Edwards & The Wild War
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The Wild War Portland, Oregon

Independent Garage Rock ~ 2013~2017. Western United States ~ Kevin Edwards, Dan Fields, Phoenix Alexander, Dan Johnson, Corrin Rausch

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