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Mantis

from Earthbound by Ithomiid

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Dedicated to every insect that's ever been killed by a human

lyrics

Sleeping is nothing but a long blink
Intelligence is nothing if you can’t think
The latter is what you lack
And the former was your ally that’s now gone

Water’s purpose is to help you sink
Growing is nothing if you can’t shrink
I tired to measure out your flaws
But no unit of measurement stretches that far

When the clouds swell up
(Attention to insects you don’t pay)
The rain will fall back up
(And they never look at you anyway)
When the rain welts up
(The mantis in the prayer stance)
It means the clouds have had enough
(Felt blessed when he got your glance)

The language of translation can only be learned through medication
It’s very addictive and can only be taken through inhalation
Our “oh so proud nation” is only God’s pathetic reincarnation
I don’t see through the eyes in my head, they’re only there for decoration

When the clouds swell up
(Attention to insects you don’t pay)
The rain will fall back up
(And they never look at you anyway)
When the rain welts up
(The mantis in the prayer stance)
It means the clouds have had enough
(Felt blessed when he got your glance)

If you’re looking for me – I’m not there
If you tell me about your needs – I don’t care
You’re in the way and I can’t see – It’s not fair
Satan himself couldn’t help me – Help me
Set me free – Help me
Let me be – Help me
I can’t breathe – Help me

The clouds darkened and the rain fell
For the very first time
The Mantis looked up and said
“I wish that power to be mine”
So he tried to acquire the rain
But all he could do was grow wings
So he flies to clouds every day
Begging and pleading as he sings:

When the clouds swell up
(Attention to insects you don’t pay)
The rain will fall back up
(And we never look at you anyway)
When the rain welts up
(While I was in my prayer stance)
It means the clouds have had enough

I felt blessed when I got your glance

I am The Mantis

credits

from Earthbound, released January 12, 2019
All music by Ithomiid
All lyrics by Eric Peixoto

Eric Peixoto - Vocals/Guitar
Kevin Buschkowsky - Guitar/Vocals
Nic Gustafson - Bass
Kevin Peixoto - Drums/Vocals

Alexis Politz - Album artwork/design
Eric Peixoto - Audio tracking/mixing/mastering

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Ithomiid Minneapolis, Minnesota

Melodic punk rock meets the aggression of metal. Introspective and reflective lyrics pulsate between clean and aggressive vocals, backed with a progressive hybrid of fast paced punk and dark heavy hitting metal music.

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