Parasite Lost

from St. Jude by Smoke and Mirrors

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lyrics

I'm not so easily defined
Not a straight line
More of a puff of smoke on the inside
I linger and wait for a sign
To escape out the open window on the other side
Of a room that we both occupied
Don't call me selfish for wanting you to sympathize

I hear the roaring of the crowd
They're screaming "You were never crowned!"
But who have I been ruling this whole time
If you were unaligned?

I remember long nights and whispered lies
Slurred speech and fake smiles fueled the fire inside
My head is aching, heavy with brawl
Sex scent and sweat drenched, I won't call
Don't call me selfish for wanting you to sympathize

I hear the roaring of the crowd
They're screaming "You were never crowned!"
But who have I been ruling this whole time
If you were unaligned?

I hope that you don't blame yourself

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from St. Jude, released August 22, 2015

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Smoke and Mirrors Fort Wayne, Indiana

Defunct Indiana emo outfit.

Harrison
Travis
Dylan
Brandon
Dylan

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