The Zealous and the Blind

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This is probably the only older song where many of the original lyrics and their meanings were left intact. Props to Ben Beronda for writing some weird and imaginative stuff!

Lyrically, this one is about the experience of being stuck in a strange dream, and the instrumentation is similarly ambient to reflect the dreamlike atmosphere. The subtext is about learning to think critically.

The bass does a fill in the middle of the first verse which references "Blood Clots and Black Holes" by Thrice.

lyrics

As the mist evaporates
Awakened, but in a haze
Aimlessly wandering
A distant figure, observing

Pale faces all around me
Sheep heads on human bodies
Somber and mesmerized,
a shepherd's call, and we follow blindly

Adrift and unaware
We've fallen off the trail
A shrouded atmosphere -
Where do we go from here?

Walk
in line
among
the zealous and the blind

Leave
this place
behind
search for understanding

Moon and stars remain still,
in a space that suffocates
If my memories form this landscape,
what monsters will my fear create?

Adrift and unaware
We've fallen off the trail
A shrouded atmosphere -
Where do we go from here?

The ground beneath is shaking violently
as daylight pierces through the seams
Take a breath of the open air
Let's escape now that we are aware

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from Decayed | Remade, released November 23, 2021
Keyboard parts written with Ben Beronda, original lyrics and melodies by Ian Caruthers and Ben Beronda

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The Welcoming Asheville, North Carolina

Exploring the gray area between rock and metal, with big riffs and melodic vocals. You won't be bored!

Formerly the solo project of James Ferrell

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