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Becoming Not Being

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how the rapier speaks to flesh is not unlike the serpents’ tongue enlightenment of understanding through confrontation I’m using my perspective as an excuse adversaries as gravity and momentum step through apologies for the right time to kill and if concrete holds me below I will marvel at the sun until I stop breathing decay and return, and as apparitions I will move amongst you as hopes and dreams place the pillow over your face

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x_melancholy_x On Apr 26, 2002

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2002-04-26 21:04:10

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by motorcycledrivebyer

22y ago

love grade. this song kills. *if concrete holds me below i will marvel at the sun. until i stop. breathing.

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by chris-jericho

19y ago

seriously, greatest band

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