The Ataris

The First Elegy

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Death starts like a dream
So infinite, beautiful, and sad
You're there in the chapel
And the sun is fading to black
Its brilliance surrounds us
With outstretched arms
So blinded by the sadness
Yet feeling the slightest of harm
You grasp towards flourescence
Still slipping, yet holding so tight
Let's bask in its shadows
And welcome the night
Welcome the night
In the midst of life
We are death
So welcome the night

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eltroyo11 On May 01, 2006

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2006-05-01 11:27:45

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by you fail me

20y ago

this new ataris stuff is tight... almost mineral-esque at times.

different, but definitely good.

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by himynameismark

17y ago

Welcome the Night is sooo amazing!

I'm currently making signatures for all of the songs

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