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As I'm falling
03:33
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There’s no room to restrain this
Neither chance to release it
‘Cause I’m stuck in the middle of
A massive panic attack
Pave your way for recovery
Or just fail while you’re trying
‘Cause you need this to fight back
As you grope in the dark
Call my name as I’m fallin’
Then I’ll know that you’ll never back down
Hold my hand while I’m strugglin’
‘Cause you know that I want you beside
And I bet that you feel that
We’re two parts of the same play
From a distant goodbye
Get far from the madding crowd
They don’t want you to react
And rise from the ashes of
A crushing panic attack
Make your way through this lunacy
Or dig your grave while you’re at it
Since you’re bound to be striving
As no one’s watching your back
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Terrible Tides
03:09
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On my way home, and everything is just fine
Yet I think back to what I missed out
All the days gone in vain, and that will never be back
I can’t still guess what they could have brought by
It’s all the same, just look ahead
You will be alone but fair enough
To not turnt back
If people are seasons, then you’re the worst to come by
And I will shelter from the terrible tides
All the affection shown over time
You might have put it aside
It’s all the same, just look ahead
You will be alone but fair enough
To not turnt back
I’ll tell myself that I’m okay
You will be missed but not enough
To turn back
All those words we left unspoken
All those hearts that we have broken
All those things that we have left behind
They changed the course of our whole world and
Even though my wounds are open
I know that I want you out of my life
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Let me tell you something before you disappear
Let me tell you everything you fear
It’s just about a few things no one will soon reveal
Let me warn you about whom you should fear
For all the times you’ve skipped
Over the good deeds of your real peers
Yet I owed you nothing
No, I owed you nothing
And now I don’t think it’s worth it
I thought you’d give me something
I see I was a fool
You gave me everything I had for you
I started out with nothing
You left me nothing here
Broken heart then you disappeared
Apparently you feel
Above levels you can’t even reach
Yet I owed you nothing
No, I owed you nothing
And now I don’t think it’s worth it
I think that time time will heal this
Memories I won’t keep missing
I think it won’t hurt for long
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October is coming
03:24
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Looking back on what is done
A recollection of my wrongs
The blanket’s short, I feel exposed
The cold looms over me to knock
‘Cause October is coming here for good
There’s no way to go on a stroll
Clearing heads is really tough
Why am I still here stuck
When all I have to do is run
‘Cause October is coming
Yeah, October is coming
Today, again, the rain will not wash away the choler
And then my pain, endless, will return but even stronger
Well, everything is said and done
There Ain’t no need for me to call
Remember well that when you run
There must be shelter that will host
‘Cause October is coming
Yeah, October is coming
Take all the chances wasted
And put them all away
Look at the dots you’re joining
And draw that line for real
Today, again, the rain will not wash away the choler
And then my pain, endless, will return but even stronger
will return but even stronger
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Safety Walls
03:19
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I’m afraid of the passing of time
And of all that it entails
I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown
And I don’t see how I could beat it
You keep letting me down
And I pretend that I don’t see it
When will I have enough?
It’s not worth it and I know
And I can surely do without
Yet I’ll hardly give it up
I’m afraid of the passing of time
And of all that it entails
I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown
And I don’t see how I could beat it
I’m the worst among the liars
As I can’t help but say what I mean
That doesn’t help at all
Well, if it means more time alone
I’ll try to get along with my thoughts
I’ll build a safety wall
I’ll build an elevated bridge
And dare you to come along if you want
It’s not worth the pain at all
And I will surely do without
Yeah, I’ll finally give it up
I’m afraid of the passing of time
And of all that it entails
I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown
And I don’t see how I could beat it
I’m feeding my grievance
The field is now clearer than the way you left before
And I’m sweeping away
All the negative persons that were spoiling my life
I’m afraid of the passing of time
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Whenever you did ask
02:47
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Thing got complicated, as our peace of mind
The night’s overrated, no more good advice
I’ve been covering up all your flaws
And as if that was not enough
You’ve never even said I’m sorry
I was there with you whenever you did ask
Nothing kept you from turning paths
Still you haven’t said I’m sorry
Said I’m sorry
Will I wait or not?
To my own experience, sometimes you pay for others’ faults
This is what we’re facing when we get devout
I’ve been covering up all your flaws
And as if that was not enough
You’ve never even said I’m sorry
I was there with you whenever you did ask
Nothing kept you from turning paths
Still you haven’t said I’m sorry
Teach me to let it be
As anything were not needed
Tell me how you do this
You turn a page and leave it neat
I was there with you whenever you did ask
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Negative Clouts
03:41
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In the middle of the worst chaos you’ll ever learn
You’ll always find that place where you used to run
No second chances are allowed here for those who lie
I need to protect myself from the negative clouts
On a firm base
Where everything tightly hangs
We can all move and even cross the lines
With no harm
I’m sailing by sight, at the mercy of your poisonous tides
I still rely on that place where I used to run
A safety I’ve never left, A bravery I’ve never had
I had to protect myself from the evil you are
On a firm base
Where everything tightly hangs
We can all move and even cross the lines
With no harm
Equal vantage
Might put things in assorted ways
Yet we should move and even cross the lines
With no fright
With no fright
With no fright
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The storm long predicted
04:12
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Strong waves shake the windows
I’m locked up, yet not sound
Since everything that wild wind blows
Still feels like dark ground
As we struggle for a way out
And the world just falls apart
I’m afraid about the future in my town
Will we get through this?
‘Cause I hope that it won’t be the end
The storm long predicted
Has finally arrived
Not one of those healing
Will put feet on the ground
As we struggle for a way out
And the world just falls apart
I’m afraid about the future in my town
While we’re working on solutions
Any hope that we could grab
I keep thinking of a change that will not betide
Will we get through this?
‘Cause I hope that it won’t be the end
Worlds that will never collide
On roads where we’ll never drive by
In a sun that might never warm up
Through a night that could never reunite
As we struggle for a way out
And the world just falls apart
I’m afraid about the future in my town
While we’re working on solutions
Any hope that we could grab
I keep thinking of a change that will not betide
Will we get through this?
‘Cause I hope that it
Will we get through this?
‘Cause I hope that it won’t be the end
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Your Fatigue
03:36
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On your face when I can see all the signs of your fatigue
That I cannot calm down
In a burst of empathy mixed with earnest honesty
That no one could deny
You might dance away the quandaries
And still wait for others to perceive
As the world spins as you’ll never feel
You’ll keep the road you chose despite your fears
You look behind, yet walk upright
Fair as daylight
When all the efforts that you’ll bear
Will turn to joy as you deserve
You will rise
The darkest nights set your dark eyes, restless dreams for troubled mind
That I’ll try to calm down
When you help your family and take time out of your own things
No one will get the bill
You might dance away the quandaries
And still wait for others to perceive
As the world spins as you’ll never feel
You’ll keep the road you chose despite your fears
You look behind, yet walk upright
Fair as daylight
When all the efforts that you’ll bear
Will turn to joy as you deserve
High hopes and dreams you deeply hid
Wild horses let go of their reins
You will rise
And just shine
Fair as daylight
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10. |
A Week Without a day
03:19
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Maybe one day I’ll brush away the dust
From the countless papers time built up
But the time is running out and fast
Yet I ain’t doing anything for that
I won’t change a single thing tonight
No, I won’t change. Single thing for a long time
‘Cause I’m lonely, Yes I’m lonely
And I’m feelin’ all the load upon my shoulders
Now I’m lonely, I feel so lonely
As I wait for you to come and finally solve this
Trapped in a limbo where I cannot act
Frozen with dread of making wrongs that hurt
My door is open and yet I can’t get out
Everything they do I’ll do without
I won’t change a single thing tonight
No, I won’t change. Single thing for a long time
‘Cause I’m lonely, Yes I’m lonely
And I’m feelin’ all the load upon my shoulders
Now I’m lonely, I feel so lonely
As I wait for you to come and finally solve this
A picture with no frame
A week without a day
A candle that will yield no light
The dream that you’ll forget
That name you can’t bring back
A chance that will never come
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GIOBBE Naples, Italy
I am a songwriter from southern Italy. During the last year and a half I have been working on my third solo album. It's called "GENTLE DWELLINGS" due to be released in Fall 2023, issued and co-produced with the indie label "Sound Inside Records".
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