I fear the fear that stalks me an irritant which dwells and thrives upon the threshold that defines all meaning and I wait I fear the fear I that haunts me I fear the undefined my non-existence I fear it the abduction of my understanding I'm just a servant to the endurance of death I'm not dispensable but I cannot escape natures laws I'm not dispensable I'm afraid I need a reason to compensate I'm a captive of affliction.









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    There are a bunch of things I love about this band and all of them are encapsulated in this song - the title, the lyrics, the singing, the screaming, the intro, the syncopation ... Its not actually my favourite Grade song but its one you can really get into and feel it. If you like the screaming, try 'The Part You Left Out' by Planes Mistaken for Stars. The meaning? I think it speaks for itself.

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