Confident disguise telling lies
Can you see inside? I am tired
Of putting up a fight to the light
I turn my back pretending that
I got some fire
But tonight I'm giving in, so let's have it skin to skin
Yeah alright this time you win, show me your face
I am holding out my hands, saying this is all I have
And you know I want it bad, so give me a taste
Journey far journey wide, through the fire to be by your side
Will you come when the time is right, when they sound the thunder
Beating drum, burning heart, we walk in masses through the dark
Will you come to make your mark, when they light the pyres
I will give my eyes to be your vessels
I will sacrifice these tiny pleasures
I will give my hands to build your beauty
I will give my voice so please sing through me
Occupy my brain with your guessing game
Come on just tell me your name, I'm ready
To dance around the tree, with these hooks in me
Until I'm finally free, bright and bloody
Naked under gaping skies I'm going out to read the signs
Sticks and pebbles in a line, you have left me
There's a deep and dirty sound breaking open under ground
Its the aching I have found in your body
Journey far journey wide, through the fire to be by your side
Will you come when the time is right, when they sound the thunder
Beating drum, burning heart, we walk in masses through the dark
Will you come to make your mark, when they light the pyres
I will give my eyes to be your vessels
I will sacrifice these tiny pressures
I will give my hands to build your beauty
I will give my voice so please sing through me
I will give my eyes to be your vessels
I will sacrifice these tiny pleasures
I will give my heart to love your children
I will give my house for you to live in
credits
from Vessels,
released February 5, 2016
Marley Daemon Iredale - piano, voices
Sam Friesen - bass
Jesse Thom - percussion
Colin Nealis - strings
Chicago’s NIIKA has made a record rich in nuance, drawing on soul, pop, jazz, and even folk to craft stunningly intricate songs. Bandcamp New & Notable May 16, 2020