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Conflicting Desires

by Dreaming in Denial

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1.
When it’s getting quiet, And confusion starts to grow, I always let those inner voices take control. I’m always wonderin’, Should I stay or should I go? But now the walls are closing in, And I think I’m about to blow. I let these darker thoughts get their hold on me, The panics setting in, Now I can hardly breathe. I hate you, I want you, Baby can’t you see? These conflicting desires, Are the only guarantee. I can’t communicate what I’m tryna say, Cause every time I try to move, There’s something in the way. I try to see the light in the dead of night, And in my mind when I go left I’m always right. Conflicting Desires, Should I stay in the fire? Or just let them go, The situation getting dire. Conflicting desires, Stick my hand in the fire. There’s no hope, When you’re caught in the crossfire. All of this confusion tell me how deep does it go? Should I take the plunge, Or should I stick to what I know? I wanna see the world, I wanna stay in bed, I wanna take the lead, I wanna be misled. I’m baptised in lies, It’s my paradise. Where rights are wrong and wrongs are right. I think I might be traumatised. I wanna see the world, I wanna stay in bed, I wanna take the lead, I wanna be misled. I’m baptised in lies, It’s my paradise. Where rights are wrong and wrongs are right. I think I might be traumatised.
2.
Hey baby take a drive with me, Gotta show you something you don’t wanna see. It’s the place I go when I’m in pain, Where ash falls down like acid rain. Yeah you think your love is such gift, Now I’m kinda feeling like an arsonist. The fire you lit in me will be, The brightest thing you’ve ever seen. You struck a match, And everything we had Went up in smoke. And how can you complain? About your heart when I’m the one you broke! And every bridge we had was built by me, But you left me to drown, So just sit back and watch me burn it down! And full offence, you’re kinda a mess, Never had to face a single consequence. And you’re dense if you think you’re gonna get away with this. (I’d never let you get away with this) Yea you think your loves such a gift, But now I’m kinda feeling like an arsonist. The fire you lit in me, You’ll see I’ll bring this whole fucking place to it’s knees. You struck a match, And everything we had Went up in smoke. And how can you complain? About your heart when I’m the one you broke! And every bridge we had was built by me, But you left me to drown, So just sit back and watch me burn it down!
3.
(Hypocrisy) 02:29
I woke up in a broken bed, It’s natural, or at least we’re led. To believe, my head hanging is by a thread, While my neighbour piles heaters into his shed Don’t you see the irony in what you say? Did you see Jesus turn someone away? You hide your true intentions with a wall of lies, Walls that claim to keep the peace but just divide. (Hypocrisy) Working for the elite, (Hypocrisy) Helping fund their greed. (Hypocrisy) No help for those on the streets, (Hypocrisy) The end of all our dreams. Don’t you see the irony in what you say? Did you see Jesus turn someone away? You hide your true intentions with a wall of lies, Walls that claim to keep the peace but just divide. People living homeless on the side of the road, Beside vacant houses that were left to erode. You were voted in to let the peoples voice be heard, You tow the party lines and your morals are blurred. Two sides to one story, but when pasts collide, Each and every child told to pick a side. Violence in the streets, you’re leaving kids to die, Behind walls that claim to keep the peace but just divide. (Hypocrisy) Working for the elite, (Hypocrisy) Helping fund their greed. (Hypocrisy) No help for those on the streets, (Hypocrisy) The end of all our dreams. Don’t you see the irony in what you say? Did you see Jesus turn someone away? You hide your true intentions with a wall of lies, Walls that claim to keep the peace but just divide. The end of all our dreams x4
4.
I still have those pictures, We took when we were away. Now I check your Twitter, To see the ways you have changed. And I know that someday, I’ll be all right on my own. But till then, it still hurts, To know that you’re not coming home. I’m listening to MoBo And spacing out on the floor. I still know your number, But it’s not yours anymore. Try so hard to move on, Yet I still trip at the door. Memories of words left unsaid, It’s like a prison for my head. Don’t know if I’ll make it out alive, Cause I’m so tired, or maybe just bored, Of dealing with all your lies. I still have those pictures, We took when we were away. Now I check your Twitter, To see the ways you have changed. And I know that someday, I’ll be all right on my own. But till then, it still hurts, To know that you’re not coming home. I’m stuck in this spiral, I wanna go back to sleep. Yet I sit up, every night, And it’s getting harder to breathe. Surrounded by silence, And your secrets I still keep. Pandora’s box under my bed, It’s like a prison for my head. There’s gotta be another way. Cause I’m so exhausted, Of the same shit everyday. I fall down to my knees and pray.
5.
Wasted again, woke up in the gutter, How the hell did I end up in another, Random one-night stand I won’t remember, Guess that’s what you get from a 5-day bender. 20 Missed calls from an unknown number, Don’t know if it’s from my ex or my mother. I know I asked you to not let me go under, But how could you expect any less out of me? I really hope I’ll grow out of it, But time is running out. Sometimes I think “What’s the point of this?” Drinking until I pass out. Don’t wanna wake up 30 years, Wondering where it all went wrong. I missed the time when I had no fears, And write all of my worries into a song. Taking my dad’s car without permission, Oh, I don’t care I’m a man on a mission. Gonna have me a night to remember, Cause I’m leaving this town in September. I don’t give a fuck whatsoever, I know I won’t stay this young forever. You’ve always known I was never that clever So how could you expect any less out of me? I really hope I’ll grow out of it, But time is running out. Sometimes I think “What’s the point of this?” Drinking until I pass out. Don’t wanna wake up 30 years, Wondering where it all went wrong. I missed the time when I had no fears, And write all of my worries into a song.
6.
Sound the alarms and Pray to your saviour. Your words mean nothing, Cause you’re a fucking traitor. Injected you straight into my bloodstream, And you poisoned every single part of me. Now that I know all about your sins, I don’t feel safe in my own skin. You left me in the darkness all alone, I can feel your venom in my bones. Cause I don’t know which way I’ll go, But I know where to begin. You don’t want an enemy out of me, Cause even after all this misery, You try and drag me down but I won’t fall. You’re too late, cause I’ll never be changed By all those empty promises you made, You never should’ve rained on my parade. Now take this to your grave. I’m you’re worst nightmare, And you’ve gone and set me free. Darkness personified, You’ll be the casualty. There’s nothing left for you here, Except broken dreams. Damage is done, Pack up all of your shit and leave. I never thought, You’d drive your knife into my back. So many manipulations, I can’t keep track. I think it’s just about time, For you to atone. For abandoning me, In a broken home. You were always the darkness before my dawn, A bleak reminder of everything I’ve did wrong. Sound the alarms, Pray to your saviour. Your words mean nothing, Cause you’re a fucking traitor. You were always the darkness before my dawn, A bleak reminder of everything I’ve did wrong. Sound the alarms, Pray to your saviour. Your words mean nothing, Cause you’re a fucking traitor. You don’t want an enemy out of me, Cause even after all this misery, You try and drag me down but I won’t fall. You’re too late, cause I’ll never be changed By all those empty promises you made, You never should’ve rained on my parade. Now take this to your grave.
7.
Planet Shine 04:56
Can everything stop? Cause I need a break, I’ve been running around without any direction And my bones are starting to ache, Is time running out? On everything I know, Cause my world won’t stop spinning and all that I’ve built is crumbling out from below, And now I’m surrounded By all of this fear, And I’m trying to hold back on crying cause I’ve gotta keep holding it all together Cause we were just two kids who had a spark, Fell in love and helped fix up each other’s hearts, And I’m scared that I’m holding you back from who you’re supposed to be, Getting dizzy from all this anxiety, But even when my dreams spiralling, You’ll hold me close and you’ll let me know, Your shine will light my way home. Verse 2: Am I all alone? Or is it all in my head? Right now I’m hesitant, struggling, to find a reason To just get out of bed, Is everyone leaving? Where did you all go? It’s like I’m stuck in the same old cycle of going nowhere and getting old! And now I’m surrounded By all of this fear, And I’m trying to hold back on crying cause I’ve gotta keep holding it all together Cause we were just two kids who had a spark, Fell in love and helped fix up each other’s hearts, And I’m scared that I’m holding you back from who you’re supposed to be, Getting dizzy from all this anxiety, But even when my dreams spiralling, You’ll hold me close and you’ll let me know, Your shine will light my way home.
8.
January 04:33
I’ve been trying to get home, its too dark outside for me to walk the streets. A January evening, The bitter cold like knives against my cheeks. The streets glow in the moonlight, Kicking stones as I drag my feet. And as the tears roll down my face, all I wanna do is fall asleep. I can’t stop, Til I get home, Cause there’s one thing that I know for sure. Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It’s only temporary ice, All the pain will melt away in time, Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It takes a certain someone’s eyes, To melt a heart that’s stuck under the ice. 3 miles from a bus stop, Hailing every taxi as I go. I’ve almost been knocked down 5 times, Cause I can’t stop staring at my phone. A scared little kid, Feeling lost and left to die in Winter cold, Abandoned and forgotten, With no clue how to do this on my own. I can’t stop, Til I get home, Cause there’s one thing that I know for sure. Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It’s only temporary ice, All the pain will melt away in time, Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It takes a certain someone’s eyes, To melt a heart that’s stuck under the ice. Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It’s only temporary ice, All the pain will melt away in time, Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It takes a certain someone’s eyes, To melt a heart that’s stuck under the ice.
9.
I’ve been trying to get home, its too dark outside for me to walk the streets. A January evening, The bitter cold like knives against my cheeks. The streets glow in the moonlight, Kicking stones as I drag my feet. And as the tears roll down my face, all I wanna do is fall asleep. I can’t stop, Til I get home, Cause there’s one thing that I know for sure. Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It’s only temporary ice, All the pain will melt away in time, Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It takes a certain someone’s eyes, To melt a heart that’s stuck under the ice. 3 miles from a bus stop, Hailing every taxi as I go. I’ve almost been knocked down 5 times, Cause I can’t stop staring at my phone. A scared little kid, Feeling lost and left to die in Winter cold, Abandoned and forgotten, With no clue how to do this on my own. I can’t stop, Til I get home, Cause there’s one thing that I know for sure. Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It’s only temporary ice, All the pain will melt away in time, Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It takes a certain someone’s eyes, To melt a heart that’s stuck under the ice. Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It’s only temporary ice, All the pain will melt away in time, Sometimes, When you feel cold inside, It takes a certain someone’s eyes, To melt a heart that’s stuck under the ice.
10.
I can’t stop, Dreaming about that time, Our lips locked, I knew I’d make you mine, I remember all those night I rocked you to sleep, But I never asked for any of this. Oh god, what have we started? Don’t leave me broken hearted, I still remember the way, You used to say, I can’t pretend I’m not afraid anymore, But for you, I’d get up, And walk straight into war, I’d take bomb, after shell, And I’d travel through hell, If it meant, I could stay by your side, Just one more night I’m wide awake Cause nothings ever made me feel this way, But I can’t shake, That part of me that wants to run away, Cause you’ve got me hooked, and it’s not fair, With your perfect lips and your blonde hair, Your colourful eyes with that jet black stare. Now I know, I’ve made my mistakes, But loving you is more than I can take, But I need you here with me, I need you to see, the mess you’ve made of me I can’t pretend I’m not afraid anymore, But for you, I’d get up, And walk straight into war, I’d take bomb, after shell, And I’d travel through hell, If it meant, I could stay by your side, Just one more night. Please stay. Please stay.
11.
Sunday 04:26
I’m coming home on Sunday, And I won’t be gone when morning comes. I hope these summer nights go, On and on and on and on. With you it just feels so right, If you want I’ll drive right through the night. To see the light, That glows behind your beautiful baby blue eyes. I can’t live without baby, Oh I’ve been so lonely lately. And now I think I’m going crazy, Without you here, by my side. I don’t know where to begin cause, I miss the way you walk in. And eveybody’s talking bout, That girl that’s so jaw-dropping, And I’m going out my mind. When you’re here I feel so brand new (But it’s so damn cold without you) There’s not a thing I can’t do (But I feel so lost without you) Yeah we’ll leave no words unspoken (And sometimes I still feel broken) But you’ll fix me up like brand new (Yet it’s still so cold without you) I’m coming home on Sunday, And I won’t be gone when morning comes. I hope these summer nights go, On and on and on and on. With you it just feels so right, If you want I’ll drive right through the night. To see the light, That glows behind your beautiful baby blue eyes. I wanna try to tell you, I’m in love with everything you do. The way you talk, the way you move, The way you fell for me too. I wish that you and I could live in paradise like we were kids. And reminisce, With no responsibilities, laying here just you and me, cause we’re in perfect harmony. When you’re here I feel so brand new (But it’s so damn cold without you) I’m coming home on Sunday, And I won’t be gone when morning comes. I hope these summer nights go, On and on and on and on. With you it just feels so right, If you want I’ll drive right through the night. To see the light, That glows behind your beautiful baby blue eyes.
12.
Curtain Call 05:31
Mayday! Mayday! This plane is goin down, I try to scream, but I can’t make a sound, It looks like there’s no turning back now, Better say your prayers before we hit, the ground, So if I close my eyes and fall asleep, Does it mean that this can all remain just a dream? Watch out! Cause we’re headed toward a waterfall, If you listen close, you’ll hear the currents call, We’re going down in a big, beautiful fireball, Cause this is our final curtain call Save me! Save me! I’m digging my own grave, As my heart gets lost beneath the waves, So please help me! I need to figure out why, I feel like I’m drowning as I fall from the sky, And since it ended, I’ve just pretended that I’m alright. Cause I always said I’d never go down without a fight, Heads that are bulletproof, are no good if, you can never face the past, With shattered hearts and broken parts, We were never built to last. And if I could fix it you know I’d go back, And try to make up for all of the things we lacked, There’s so many memories I’d reenact, What a stupid way to feel during your final act! Watch out! Cause we’re headed toward a waterfall, If you listen close, you’ll hear the currents call, We’re going down in a big, beautiful fireball, Cause this is our final curtain call Watch out! Cause we’re headed toward a waterfall, We’ll drown ourselves in blood and alcohol, And then explode in a big, beautiful fireball, Cause this is our final curtain call.

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released October 13, 2023

Lyrics, Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar: Odhran O'Kane
Lyrics, Guitars, Vocals & Synth: Ferghal Hughes
Lyrics & Bass: Alex Maginn
Lyrics & Drums: Eoghan Campbell

Recorded, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Ferghal Hughes

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