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By Us, Universe

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1.
I am well aware that I have given my life to the power of the times And I am well aware that I've given my piece of mind Purpose wears at my thoughts and my code is weathered How can I hide my shame when I am the cause for this winter? War is bearing down on us, as innocence slowly fades The world is not what it was Or maybe it never was What am I to do I only wanted this to end Who am I to say "now I am become death."
2.
The Soldier 04:17
The radio sent out an illustrious sound More moving than those lovely pop songs The bells rang for war and I answered the call What glory one beholds in departure I think back to the purpose when God was on our side Young in body especially in mind Now the bible in my pocket holds no more meaning Than to cover my heart It didn't take long to realize we're on our own I've heard of the evil in the world But it's hard to kill when that young man's eyes They look just like mine (We marched through ragged ruins Peered glass cut from their frame As we go along we hasten the quick decay of time It didn't take us long to realize we were always on our own)
3.
The Citizen 05:27
Dear my love, I have left for the countryside to visit my father Dear my love, I'll be back later tonight I should have never visited my father Left the countryside behind I had to watch the clouds risen Realizing I would rather die by your side Then to have to witness your shadow Burnt into the bedroom wall God damn why did I have to leave the curtains open There was nothing more important outside This war is hell pride be damned I'm a lake drained of water Used to be a man The rising sun has set and the flag that stands Only represents heavy hearts and lonely souls I'm a lake drained of water but I Used to be a man
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Epilogue 04:46
Love is only as blinding As late night high beams And if you take a second to look around You'll realize we can become one with the stars Because we already are It's always gray is what they'll say But that's not what I see in the world around me

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This is a concept album that examines different points of view concerning America's use of the Atomic bomb during WWII. It includes the scientist's struggle with his role in the murders of countless civilians, soldiers dealing with unimaginable violence, and a man that loses his wife in the blast.

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released March 10, 2015

Eric Naroden - guitar, vocals
Mark Nestman - bass, vocals, strings, clarinet
Brandon Potts - guitar
Doug Trochim - drums

All songs were recorded by Doug Trochim
Lyrics were written by Eric Naroden and Mark Nestman

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