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Laoco​ö​n​/​Atreus

from Gaols by ibid.

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I was talking with Laocoön
He says he's been doing fine
He wants to know what was in your head
When you spoke of "terrified"
And he asked about your breathing
And he asked after your health
Wishes he'd let the damn horse through
Yeah, he wishes you had no fear

Laocoön

Sit tight, yeah, I know you'll sit tight
Cause walls are what you do

When did you forget about the ribbons wrapped around us?
Even though they're cut you know they bind like snakes
And even though my body's gone you still can see my face
So don't you be afraid, don't you dare to be afraid
Yeah, I'm harmless

Laocoön

Keep it light, I know you'll keep it light
So light my hands push through

The war was over long before the snakes they overtook him
The heat is off, the pressure's gone, so be open, open, open
Just place your mouth against the wall and watch as it gets broken
Just point your words right at my chest and ask a fucking question

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Oh, Atreus
I think you got it right this time
You'll need them for yourself sometime
Don't let them go to ruin
In your home

Keep them safe
Keep me safe

Oh, Atreus
You might have won the war this time
You've come to reap and sow and dine
Don't let me go to pieces
In your arms

Cause it's holy
If you make it
If you drink it to the dregs and then release it
If the birds fly
From out your loving mouth
Then it's holy
Oh, so holy

Keep them safe
Keep me safe

Oh, Atreus, I think you'll have to bleed this time

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from Gaols, released September 28, 2012

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