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I'm flying through a void
that I can't understand
and I cannot imagine a world in which I land

But then I see Earth's shining beauty, such potential there
I change my course and all seems well, until I hit the air

Can you see those meteors
all lighting up the night
they're burning down to nothing
but good god, do they burn bright

We'll be gravel if we're lucky
by the time we make contact
but that gleaming golden instant
leaves a crater-esque impact

I'm starting to get too hot
think it takes what I just haven't got
I'm cracking and crumbling --
it oughta be humbling --
knowing it's all just for naught

Torn apart at the seams
by fruitless hopes and dreams
and this need for success
is just making a mess
but if I should die then at least they'll hear me scream

Sea nowhere to be seen
and I'm engulfed in flames
it's choking, crushing, broiling hot, and there's no one to blame

God knows I shouldn't stay the course, and yet, God knows I must
I'm going too fast -- I can't turn back before I'm ash and dust

Can you see those meteors
all lighting up the night
they're burning down to nothing
but good god, do they burn bright

We'll be gravel if we're lucky
by the time we make contact
but that gleaming golden instant
leaves a crater-esque —

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from Pastel Hand Grenade, released November 17, 2016

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Max Knightley Chicago, Illinois

Trans lesbian who makes punk, electronica, and music for video games. Stay angry, but keep your eyes open to the beauty of the world.

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