Ascendance

by MAINES

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Self-released by MAINES. A snapshot of frustration from 2020.

Engineered/mixed by Mr. Russ Hayes, at Orange Sound Studios in Penmaenmawr.

lyrics

Assaulting the senses,
peering through lenses,
can't even move
without sensing the sales pitch.

The more you consume,
the more you're consumed.
Endless endeavors
as we upgrade forever.

Desires reduction
to the simplest form,
as we move together
to the algorithm.

Engineer destruction
divided we fall,
when illusions collapse
the truth reveals all...

They're playing both sides
Disguised they incite
Corrupt to the core
Divide and conquer.

The currency of fear
and anxieties,
War profiteers
creating soundbites.

Energy vampires
narrate a demise,
A veil to disguise
the safety money buys.

They orchestrate riots
inciting violence,
discredit resistance
create a hive mind.

Eyes are projectors
lighting expression,
As hidden agendas
pay for the cure.

Destabilize
using deception,
Fly a false flag
to get you on board.

Desires reduction
to the simplest form
as we move together
to the algorithm.

The charade has shed
its subtlety.

Problem,
Reaction,
then the solution...
"You can trust us."

Take me to
gratitude,
Push through
your resistance.

Look to the stars,
to voice the injustice,
but all the 'idols' are
shallow, rich, posers!

They're playing ALL sides
disguised they incite,
Corrupt to the core!
Divide and conquer...

'Til we rise above!

credits

released February 15, 2022

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MAINES Conwy, UK

MAINES is a punk band dabbling in shoegaze and other forms from Conwy, North Wales.

discography

Sometimes We Live

Aug 2023
Electric Eyes

Aug 2022
Ascendance

Feb 2022
Spring

Mar 2020
Frequencies

Jun 2016

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