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Dragons & Butterflies

by Quiet Earth

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1.
How cold and hostile was the night, How relentless the dark and narrow streets. My proper body remained behind, Stiffened in the old life’s mouldy seeds. Infinity between us, the sun has lost it’s light. Searching for the new life I wander through the night. Can you show me a light in the sky, A light in the dark, a light in my life. I could follow that light in the sky, The light of this book, the light of perception. Can you show me a light in the sky, A light in the dark, a light in my life. I will follow the light in the sky, A light that will guide me to you - only to you! All that made me up was brought to nothing By the light of this book. Clouds steeped in flames, The sea seems to clothe in a deep purple look. Grim and gloomy nights, my eyes full of tears. The truth appears before me, a gleam of golden years. Can you show me a light in the sky, A light in the dark, a light in my life. I could follow that light in the sky, The light of this book, the light of perception. Can you show me a light in the sky, A light in the dark, a light in my life. I will follow the light in the sky ... So I started without linger Into the heart of this new day, You ordain my destination, Only you can point my way. You dispel my hesitation, Make me take what time will bring. I can smell hail and salvation And my trust is unchanging. You dispel my hesitation, Make me take what time will bring. I can smell hail and salvation And my trust is unchanging. Can you show me a light in the sky, A light in the dark, a light in my life. I will follow the light in the sky, A light that will guide me to you - only to you! You dispel my hesitation, Make me take what time will bring. I can smell hail and salvation And my trust is —— unchanging.
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The Dragon 12:37
Under the mountain tall and dark Where fires glow with heat and spark Beneath the ground where creatures dwell Delusions right from out of hell Under the mountain dark and tall The king has come unto his hall His foe is dead, the worm of dread, And ever so his foes shall fall The sword is sharp, the spear is long; The arrows swift, the gate is strong; The heart is bold that looks on gold; The Dwarves no more shall suffer wrong! Ohohoho - The arrows swift, the gate is strong; Ohohoho - The Dwarves no more shall suffer wrong, Suffer wrong! The Dwarves of yore made mighty spells While hammers fall like ringing bells. In places deep where dark things sleep, In hollow halls beneath the fells. On silver necklaces the strung, The light of stars, on crowns they hung; The dragon fire from twisted wire The melody of harps they wrung. Ohohoho - The light of stars, on crowns they hung; Ohohoho - The melody of harps they wrung, Harps they wrung! The mountain throne once more is freed! O wand'ring folk the summons heed! Come haste - come haste - across the waste! The king of friend and kin has need! Now call we over mountains gold: "Come back unto the caverns old!" Here at the gates the king awaits, His hands are rich with gems and gold. Hail the king of friends Hail the king of friends The king has come unto his hall Under the mountain dark and tall. The worm of dread is slain and dead, And ever so our foes shall fall!
3.
It’s like every light went out! Funny how things have changed so fast nowadays. I’m still what you believe. It’s getting darker before dawn With no head held high! Come on go down! Eyes open. Stare at the sun! I’m not afraid of everyone Who’s coming out, who steals the sounds Of our fancy underground! It’s like every light went out! I forgot your name
 It’s even harder to feel the same like years before! Two years right now, It feels like every light went out! Shimmering lights before I wake up Losing every part of my ground. And look - how I woke up With dreams no longer true! Take a drink and take my life. Why don’t you come over here And dance with me! It’s your time and it’s your pride. So come over here and dance with me!
4.
I have always known that I don’t belong To those creatures of night, ‘cause my nature’s too strong Since I spread these wings and felt I could fly I have known I could leave the night world behind Can’t you see that I’m different, a beauty of day a colourful butterfly finding his way between tulips and daffodils, sweet honey taste without pleasure of sunlight, my life is a waste. O you precious light, you entice me so much my wings long to reach for your velvet touch I’ll approach your domain to ease my desire to unite our beauties in endless fire So my only desire is to live in the morning Never hearing the ugly moths whisper their warning Beware of the light, it’ll do you harm Our world is the night, we’re not made to feel warm In the distance a light, it must be the sun So I’m spreading my wings, now my new life’s begun hear the moths as they whisper and laugh in my back they don’t see my true nature, this terrible pack O you precious light, you entice me so much my wings long to reach for your velvet touch I’ll approach your domain to ease my desire to unite our beauties in endless fire I’ll approach your domain to ease my desire to unite our beauties in endless fire Goodbye to you dark world that treated me wrong Here I fly to you, daylight, I’m coming along How you’re warm, even hot, how you’re sparkling so bright I’m melting, I’m burning, I am heat, I am light – I AM LIGHT!
5.
Pictures 10:48
Pictures are silent. Only you have the chance to make them live. Only to you they tell stories. Explain them, and you will touch me. Like me touching my image of you, Which comes alive in my memory. Feel it! Time is declining. One's light is the other one's darkness. One's sorrow is the other one's happiness. And the brightness of the mountain shines in the water. Be an oasis living in the desert. The mirror reflects your touch. From a distance people live so closely together. Coming nearer you realize the truth. A world at peace is in your hands. I wish we were a mirror: We could live as an oasis in the desert, We could shine as clearly as the mountain in the sea... All silent pictures are in my brain. I wish they'd shine for you, but I try in vane. Ooooh... Life is like a picture; Communication makes it worth your while; It won't be life Unless you make it - live!
6.
My Dear Kate 06:28
We know the way it goes When love’s so strong hate also grows This heart I hear feels like It turned into a sponge of fears Which is yours and which is mine No matter at this time We’ve got so far it aches We built the house and sealed the gates I’m afraid to see Walls crash in front of me Which is first and which will stand A matter in your hand Make no mistake, make no mistake, dear Kate We break what we give and tear what we take Make no mistake, make no mistake, dear Kate We grow what we dread an kill what we’ve fed
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Colours 10:52
Take a look at life around you Never easy, often hard Fight the battle on your own (now) Left alone, no bodyguard Broken dreams and disillusion Disappointment all the way Search for better circumstances Find frustration everyday Got no break to take a breather Daily grind destroys your soul There’s no time for human feelings You’re too weak to set a goal Enemies around the corner Sympathy you’ll never find Everyday you’re under pressure Thoughts of murder on your mind Life can be hard Just like a rainstorm It strikes you down Feeling like a worm Picture of misery Your heart in pain Stand alone (and nude) In the pouring rain Once love appears, Everything has changed Sun breaks free All black clouds are gone Oh yes, when love appears, Everything has changed Start your journey Into a new life

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released October 12, 2018

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