Undertow

from Syzygy by Dexter

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lyrics

Stand in the center of the eye of the storm
Blithely mistaking this fury for the norm
Danger above me now, I’m vulnerable and strong
There’s no convincing that there’s nothing I’ve done wrong

Oh, I’ll let go the undertow so it lets go of me
It’s hard to tell who’s holding on – I can’t forsake the sea
I know these things about myself – I go too willingly
And it’s a long way down – It’s a long way to go with the undertow

Leaving katabis, I search to find a shore
Lay floating on a wave and trusting as before
Let levity restore my brokenness this way
Tomorrow promises to keep these things at bay

Yeah, I’ll let go the undertow so it lets go of me
Pull myself through darkness from the bottom I can’t see
Just knowing this part of myself allows me to be free
Yeah, it’s a long way down - It’s a long way to go with the undertow

I’ll build a great-wall garden, where wild dreams will grow
I’ll tend the tender-hearted, where no one else will go
Though riptide forces pull me, I learn to hold my breath
And welcome transformation as I die a little death

This dark sarcophagus, drifts slowly out of sight
A distant memory, I finally see some light
On faithful firmament where kinder things surround
Holding to nothing in this wisdom that I’ve found

Yeah, I’ll let go the undertow
Said I’ll let go the undertow
I’ll let go…

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from Syzygy, track released February 29, 2012

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Dexter blurs genre lines by drawing on the many musical influences of its members. Their organic, acoustically-driven rock has a hint of eclectic experimentation and grit. Soaring melodies, soulful insight, and fearless risk-taking contribute to their wide appeal. ... more

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