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Yes, it's finally done. I'm only putting up the notes and lyrics for the first two in this post, the other four are in the archives :)
1. Through The Looking Glass
2. Reflections
3. The House Of My Fathers
4. Star-Cross'd Brothers (Sons Of Orion mix)
5. Slip On The Mask (Somnus mix)
6. New Recruits
1. Through The Looking GlassWho is this about? Okay, it's obvious, it was originally completely non-specific but over time it became either Snape or Dumbledore circa Philosopher's Stone. Blame fanfic. In my defense, it was pretty awesome fanfic. It's also kind of allegorical in places? hmm.
The glass is cold and smooth to the touch
What lies beneath it will swallow you up
The ache in your soul you didn't know you had
Stands tall before you, it's driving you mad
What kind of demon would make such a thing
Full of dreams and desires that can never take wing
An intricate torture or misguided help
You'll end up wasting away and losing yourself
Chorus:
And you'll live in this mirror
As if you were on the other side
Kisses that fall on cold dead lips
And things lost through bitter pride
You can't live this way
But you know that you will stay
If you can't tear yourself away
You've been like this for years, who is it you can't forgive?
It's become clear you forgot how to live
It'll take all your strength to give it up now
But you've got things to do, so remember how
Chorus2. Reflectionsaka "Severus Snape, This Is Your Conscience Speaking". Not much else to say about it, really.
You know your friends are not your friends
And your soul's not your own
You're stuck inside so many masks
And you go home alone
Stand under streetlights flickering
With that synthetic glow
You've changed into somebody
She'll never want to know
Chorus:
You can kill with two quick words
And brew up fame or lust
She's the scar upon your heart
And you're not one to trust
You see her face in every crowd
Deserve the pain inside
And someday she'll be dead and gone
And you'll be left with lies...
It's been so long since you heard a word
Of courtesy or praise
You know the deeds that you do now
Will chase you to your grave
You'd follow her to hell and back
Her words haunt your nights
This is the blood that won't wash off
It's not easy, it's not right
Chorus
All your skill and subtlety
Can't protect you from the blow
The path you follow isn't safe
It's the only one you know
So close your eyes and dream again
Pretend you didn't fall
Love's a fool when hate is king
It isn't real at all
Chorus