The American phrase for a firearm that is ready to fire inspired this story of how a relationship could be affected by a couple spending enforced time together but alone.
lyrics
Everything’s closed, no life anywhere
I used to kinda want this, but now I don’t care
I’m worried sick, you’re worried blind
Choose a new metaphor, see what you find
If I don’t get out soon, I’ll be losing my mind
Maybe I’ll read some good books, or learn how to jive
Something, anything… just to feel alive
You’re wearing a mask, I feel my time has passed
We’re in a prison, and the walls are closing fast
Something has to change here, or we’re not going to last
No light coming in… colours fade to black
Our world has gone now, and it’s not coming back
Watching from the inside, hoping to break free
We’re locked and loaded, no escape for you or me
It’s been too long now, the charade has been exposed
We used to be so open, but communication’s closed
We’re no good for each other anymore
You say it’s my fault but I’m really not sure
You deceived me all along, that’s what your mask was for
No light coming in… colours fade to black
Our world has gone now, and it’s not coming back
Watching from the inside, hoping to break free
We’re locked and loaded, no escape...
No light coming in… colours fade to black
Our world has gone now, and it’s not coming back
Watching from the inside, hoping to break free
We’re locked and loaded, no escape for you or me
credits
from Seducing the Emperor,
released October 2, 2020
Steve McGrady: Lead Vocal, Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
Amanda De Burgess: Harmony vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Mark Galbraith: Mandolin
Ian Leadbeter: Harmonica
Lockdown 2020 folk rock duo project.
Their “Seducing the Emperor “ CD contains songs written during lockdown, and
recorded in their home studios using acoustic instruments to give a natural feel to the album. They have gone on to release other songs as solo artists and in collaboration with others. ...more
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