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METAMORTALITY

by The Evan Williams Project

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1.
DISCOVERY 03:05
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[Narration] (Hey, you're listening to "Chill Out with Traynor and Hetfield". We've got a local band here for you, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.) Hello! And welcome to Discovery. By playing this tape, you have taken the first step on the road to self-actualization. These audio recordings should not be used while driving or operating heavy machinery. You are about to enjoy a very pleasant, relaxing experience. Close your eyes and let your mind drift where it will. Take a single breath, deeply and slowly. In... and out. And again. Without thinking about it, you will soon enter a deep, peaceful trance. It will happen automatically, like dreaming. And just like a dream, when you awaken, you will forget everything that happened. In. And out. I would like you to see, in your mind, a maze - with high walls. Imagine yourself coming to the entrance of this maze. Now take another deep breath, and step through the entryway. You have just taken the first step inside the labyrinth of your mind. The thing you are looking for is here, within these walls. Listen closely. Can you hear it call your name?
2.
METAMORTALITY 07:16
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Tearing myself into pieces For all the same reasons Never permitted to give in This memory metamortality Makes me a victim Forever I'm chained in this cage that you Wrought in hell fire Every disturbance attests That a version exists Where our words are retracted I acted unjustly Perverted your trust in me Yes, I deserve it, but please It's too much for me If there's life after this I don't want to believe it If it's all God's plan That doesn't make it fair I don't care about the truth I don't want something new If there's life after you I don't want it [This labyrinth holds many secrets, things you've forgotten you may encounter a piece of yourself you find unpleasant. But as long as you can hear my voice, you will be safe. Are you ready?] Here and now, Show me how To turn back the time [Can you still hear me? It's time to go deeper.] Here and now, Show me how To turn back the time [Take a deep breath.] If there's life after this I don't want to believe it If it's all God's plan That doesn't make it fair I don't care about the truth I don't want something new If there's life after you I don't want it [Turn around the first corner; You will see someone standing there. Someone you recognize. What do you want to say to them?]
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ANABASIS 05:20
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Red light, green light Tip of the iceberg is melting And I know there's no-one to help me I said all the words That I was supposed to And every step is another step closer to Bad days, good days Not much to separate I don't remember the things I'm supposed to hate None about you And yet all about me So it's partially true But at least what you see Is I'm fine I'm fine The pain turns to ache And the next thing you realize The wound isn't healing You've just been desensitized And now I'm alone And my road is uncharted, 'cause Everyone left before I even started, oh Fire and flame But there's no-one to blame but myself And I think I might be beyond helping 'Cause all these emotions are starting to blur But as long as you're happy There's no need to worry I'm fine I'm alright Think I'm doing fine I'm alright Think I'm doing fine Think I'm doing fine I'm fine I'm alright Think I'm doing fine I'm alright Think I'm doing fine Think I'm doing fine I'm fine Don't you worry I'm fine Someone help me I'm fine [Well done! That felt good to say, didn't it? Now you no longer need to remember them. (( h e l l o ? )) Imagine a white light surrounding you. (( a n y o n e h o m e ? )) It is flooding you with a sense of strength, and well-being. (( c o m e o n ! )) You are stronger now. (( s h u t u p ! )) Make sure to say thank you to this person as you leave - (( S H U T U P ! ! )) (( h e y . . . h e y , b u d d y ! )) (( i t ' s b e e n a w h i l e . )) (( y o u r e m e m b e r m e , d o n ' t y a ? )) (( y e a h , I t h i n k y o u d o . ))
4.
TEAR DOWN 05:01
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A city sits upon me, It breaks my back A citadel of evil Formulates an attack I feel the drums of Heaven From the gates of Hell My demons rise to conquer This empty shell And you will know my name As you go down in flames And you will know my name Your walls will twist and crumble With a wave of my hand All of your mighty defences Under my command And you will know my name As you go down in flames And you will know my name I am the light that guides you I am the evil inside you And you will know my name As you go down in flames Yeah, you will know my name As you go down in flames
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HATEMACHINE 04:45
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Can you feel it thrust upon you? Just like a heart attack No more love or trust to con you No, there's no turning back This is The price You pay For total supremacy Your life You walked away Feel the Hell inside you (You are a hatemachine) You're still alive, so find the truth (You are a hatemachine) And if the system doesn't serve you, Throw out the system You run the system now You know the world does not deserve you They know you will resist 'em So give 'em some resistance, yeah This is The price You pay For the world to know your name Your life That you gave away Feel it thrive inside you (You are a hatemachine) Let the anger drive you (You are a hatemachine) In the fight, you'll find the truth (You are a hatemachine) [We have to stop waiting for the "right time". This IS our time.]
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BLOOD FOR BLOOD 06:04
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They told her, her faith was a wall And no man could ever break it at all They were wrong It only took him a day For twenty years, she was hopeful and bright Every day she was doing it right For so long Until he used her and threw her away 'Til now she'd never seen A way to show 'em where it hurts She pours the kerosene And lights a fire in the church Well, Mother told her, never act out of spite A violent birthing of fire in the night Proved her wrong Her killer burned at the stake All the blood that was shed in that hall Fuelled the blaze that repaid it all Dead and gone Now she was finally awake No one could intervene And his cries still ringing in her heart; She turned and fled the scene And let the Devil take his part Aaaahh... Aaaahh... Aaaahh... Aaaahh... You'll pay in blood for blood Aaaahh... You'll pay in blood for blood Aaaahh... You'll pay in blood for blood [You can get through this. It's never too late. Can you hear it call y-]
7.
CRUSH DEPTH 05:59
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[We interrupt our program to bring you <INCOHERENT SCREAMING> Im - im - im - important message.] [Tragedy once again strikes the entertainment industry as another musician was found dead in their homes yesterday morning; The coroner's report confirming that they, indeed, took their own life. More details to come, after this commercial break.] There will be no tomorrow No time to say goodbyes An ocean swell of sorrows Falling from familiar eyes Where we are Is where we'll die Stray too far from us and who will keep you alive? And when it pulls me down To the water's crushing deep You cut the only tie And turn away from my side And in these depths of mine A Nero in my sleep I leave the dream to die, And burn away from inside out WHY TRY? So when it pulls me down To the water's crushing deep You cut the only tie And turn away from my side And in these depths I find Awakened from my sleep I'll bring the dream to life Or burn away from inside out [You've realized by now, haven't you? It's all connected. The labyrinth has no exit. It's never too late to change your mind.]
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BAPTISM 04:39
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In this city, there's no place for me Or this prodigal daughter I used to believe A trail of sinners awaits my shoes And I never, ever thought it'd lead right back to you [I don't want to do anything to divert our attention From the worship of the Lord.... But we are living in times of gravity, you know that?] I met the Devil at the border line And left all of my earthly possessions behind Just to find, in my mind, a fundamental truth And I never, ever thought it'd lead right back No, I never, ever thought it'd lead right back No, I never, ever thought it'd lead right back to you [We are on the edge of what might be a nuclear war, Which could obliterate a vast portion of the human race. Let's bow our heads for a moment.] (( REVELATION 12:7 )) (( Can you hear me, father? )) [And in a silent prayer, call on God.] Now, there's no longer any place to hide It's just you and the phantoms that you brought to your side And in the middle is the line you drew And I never, ever thought it'd lead right back No, I never, every thought it'd lead right back, see All I ever wanted Was to be someone that you wanted And the only thing I wanted from us was you [Can you still hear me?] [It's all a dream.] (And that if it be possible, dear Lord...) [And just like a dream, when you awaken...] (...that we may be spared...) [...you will forget everything that happened.] (...from a horrible bloodbath.)
9.
NEOPHYTE 05:08
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Did you get what you deserved? Did you fall back down to Earth? Can you hear it call your name? It's watching you from the shade. Are you deep down in your hole? Are you safe when you're alone? Here's a pill that you must swallow. Here's a God that you must follow. Can you hear it call your name? It's watching you from the shade. [And then I saw a beast rising up out of the sea. It had seven heads and ten horns, with ten crowns on each of its horns. And written on each head were names that blasphemed God. This beast looked like a leopard, but it had the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion! And the dragon gave the beast his own power and own throne and great authority. I saw that one of the heads of the beast seemed wounded beyond recovery— but the fatal wound was healed! The whole world marvelled at the miracle and gave allegiance to the beast. They worshipped the dragon for giving the beast such power, and they also worshipped the beast. “Who is as great as the beast?” they exclaimed. “Who is able to fight against him?” And then the beast was allowed to speak great blasphemies against God. And he was given authority to do whatever he wanted for forty-two months. And he spoke terrible words of blasphemy, slandering his name and his dwelling. And the beast was allowed to wage war against the holy people and to conquer them. And he was given authority to rule over every tribe and every people and every language and every nation. And all those who belong to this world worshipped the beast. They are the ones whose names were not written in the Book of Life... That belongs to the Lamb who was slaughtered before the world was made. Anyone who is destined for prison will be taken to prison. Anyone destined to die by the sword will die by the sword. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.] (( d i d y o u f i n d w h a t y o u w e r e l o o k i n g f o r ? ))
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MINDBREAK 12:59
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These memories Aren't what they seem (It's happening again) I heard you speak Inside my dream (It's been a while, old friend) This tragedy Has befallen me (For a simple reason) I can't believe In you and me (Now I'm on my knees on) The thin white line Did it cross your mind I narrowly escaped this with my life? Sell me a story Fake me a prayer I won't even care anymore If you lie to me You lie to me Sell me a story Take me there I don't even care anymore If you lie to me You lie to me Surrounding me As I try to sleep (All the things you didn't say) Your dishonesty Didn't set me free (You can go your own way) And I won't go mine If love is blind Then take my hand and lead me through the night Sell me a story Fake me a prayer I won't even care anymore If you lie to me You lie to me Sell me a story Take me there I don't even care anymore If you lie to me You lie to me And you lied to me You lied to me You lied to me You lied to me I know you lied to me You lied to me You lied to me Like you lie to everybody (BREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK free from your MINDBREAK ) Oh, so clever! You think you're better? She may have done you wrong But you let her Eyes are open, I can see The better man I should have been I know you hate it Don't complicate it You could have given it up, But you waited It would have happened now or later I made sure we were set for failure Don't defend her, You pretender You even wrote her a song, Do you remember? [[ 'Cuz I can see right through you, I can see right through you, Is this good enough for you yet? ]] Bow Down Bow Down If you can't stand up Then you deserve to be on the ground I can't hold on any longer I'm not getting any stronger I can't win this war inside my head (You are a hatemachine) My body's petrified I find my voice is cyanide And swallow all the words I never said (You are a hatemachine) Well, I hate your smile I hate your nose I hate the way you held me close I hate the way you played your games I hate the way you say my name I hate the clothes I let you wear I hate the colour of your hair I hate the songs we used to sing I hate that you were everything And I hate in those final days You looked at me a different way You made me think I was to blame When you're the one who felt ashamed I know it wasn't honesty I know that you gave up on me And damn, I hate that I can say That I still loved you anyway You've lost yourself In your mind You have to let it Die (Can you hear it call your name? It's never too late To start all over again) And oh, Back into the shadows Gotta keep my head low I can't be a hero And oh, May be time to let go What the hell do I know? I came here from Zero (Can you hear it call your name? It's never too late To start all over again It's never too late) Don't cry, dear. It's okay. No one's listening anyway.
11.
THINGS BETWIXT 02:43
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[Narration] This concludes tonight's special broadcast of, um... Uh... [Clears throat] "The Absolute 100% End of the World Via Nuclear Warfare" A radio play by Evan Williams. Well, I hope you had a wonderful time tonight, I know I did. I want to say a personal "thank you" for tuning in, Uh, and for supporting your local radio stations. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. This has been Jim Traynor of "Chill Out with Traynor and Hetfield" Signing off for the evening. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day, And I do hope you have a very, very Merry Christmas. Have a great night. [Broadcast cuts out] Attention. This is not a test. 67 6f 20 ((Are you friggin' kidding me?)) 66 ((This garbage again? Jeez.)) 75 63 ((No wonder nobody's listening.)) <Can you hear it call your name? It's never too late.>

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This album is a thinly veiled excuse to get some live backing tracks ready. Also, it is dedicated to my wife, K.; and to two of my best friends, C and R; all of whom have supported me from the very beginning.

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released December 4, 2020

Vocals, Bass, Guitars, Keys, Drum Programming, Additional Narration - Scott McGowan
鹿威し, Theremin - Evan Williams
The Voice - Nancy MacDonald-Kerr

All songs written, recorded, and produced by Scott McGowan.

Album art by Scott McGowan.
All images licensed for use under Pixabay's free use license.

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Jaxon Russell

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