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House of Cards - Part I

by The Clarity

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The Fool 04:24
Babysteps. Calculate everything and begin Only when it feels like something could. Give. Foolhardy. Rushed in too quickly and now look; everything has been left in a mess. Some things should be thought out but that never happened. Something new; filling the void to make you whole. String of events that has unwound. proud? Break the ice; you broke much more than that. Now nothing's left. The aftermath just stares you in the face. You knew that it would happen but you weren't prepared to face it. You should know better Now you're lost on this road And your chances are fettered Of lightening your load This was a gesture, not a performance Your intentions were noble but flawed Your cause was callous; Toe the path of the fool and accept your reward. All that's left here is pieces to pick up; Each one a fragment of knowledge obtained. You've paid the price for the experience you've gained. Now's the time. Act on what you've chosen. Not ideal, but nothing that you choose will ever be. See? Situation leaves much to be desired but I know It doesn't take that much to make a bed. The hardest part of all is wanting to lie down in it.
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The Magician 05:11
You introduced me to a world I've never known. You showed me the ropes, offered me a place to stay. But keeping here too long can be dangerous they say. And watching you, I'm inclined to believe. Your history is told by the scars that you've shown. As you consume, my understanding grows; This is not a choice, but a way to dodge the awaiting blows. But you say 'Tell me something I don't know.' Your happy-go-lucky nihilism isn't the thing that pulls you underground, So I push you up from underneath. But the magician has tied you to the tracks, and as he works, I see you get just what you always wanted. Enjoy your forgetful peace. I try to help but, I wouldn't know where to start; So I dig deeper, and you share with me your pain. We fight your demons until nothing else remains. But when the vacuum starts you crave the dark again. Your list of names increases every time we meet, You try so hard but I can see it in your face; Nagic is something that words cannot replace, So I won't even try When you're desensitised. But you say 'Tell me what I want to know.' I want to help you,to cut you of your ties, but you make it hard when you still love what I despise. You're running into a dangerous trend, but all I want is just to see you smile again. These magic pills are gonna one day make you drown, they build you up to let you in, but then they drag you down.
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I don't even know you, But you know where I have stood. At this particular moment, I know, You'd help me if you could. What I need isn't simple; I'd ask what I should do. I know you have all the answers, don't you, 'cus I'm still years off you. And so I beg this in my desperation; I'm on my knees, I've lost my pride. The answer you give could save me from desolation: Tell me the grass isn't greener on the other side? You are my 8-ball, Made from misted glass. You are my promise: Future, from the past. I would ask you a million things if only you'd respond in turn But the first thing that I would ask is How much have you learned? And this uncertainty that wracks my brain: You've felt it before and I know you know it well. Will there be a time when I can think again? Your very existence shows that time will tell. Not with a bang but with a whimper that's how the world will fall I for one will be living in my own personal house of glass sat in wait for the priestess to bless my soul absolve me my sins leave me clean for the end Tell me it's alright That's she's seen it and it's fine. And so I beg this in my desperation; I'm on my knees, I've lost my pride. The answer you give could be my sole conviction: Tell me the grass wasn't greener on the other side?
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The Empire 08:00
Concise from a young age; ever the pragmatist. Smiling teeth never baring the secret grimace. You taught me to cook - A mistake in hindsight - You taught me compassion. You taught me everything that I know. Baby Forever. Overindulgence will be the death of me. 'Cus faces always change. The unleashing of many a star starts with a pit of heresy. This endothermic reaction, babe, leaves no room for diplomacy. Now the action's started; here comes the twist of the knife. Once cool lips, now aflame in anger; We're held together like the land is by the sea. Once pitied, now counted included; for a while self-deluded of what could never be. Baby Forever. Overindulgence will split my heart in three. Faces always change. Nothing will be the same, 'cus faces always change. You are the man I was supposed to be, and yet I've learned without you teaching me. And though a myriad half truths unfold, You are still worth more than your weight in gold. It's difficult to know just what to say. Austere illusion keeps the truth at bay. But the plethora of unspoken words can make a stranger's voice hard to be heard. The birth of an empire, the flow of the tide, the pass of an era, the split down the side, the pain of the young and the gain of the new, the life lessons learned from watching the two. The empire has fallen, the empire has fallen, the empire has fallen, the empire has fallen, the empire has fallen, the empire has fallen apart. It's fallen apart, it's fallen apart.
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So tell me now where will I go when I'm through So tell me why I should waste my time listening to you. This arrogance in my beliefs only mirrors yours. a million years will never wipe clean this pointless stain from the floor. We are all so much meat And I welcome the dirt 'cus no fear of the afterlife will leave me inert. The real truth will be argued over-zealously. The cautious man with his indifference remains truly free.
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The Lovers 04:35
How? How do you do it? You make me break my own rules. And I don't even mind. I saw you flying alone you chose to fall for me and as we intertwined. you held your wings as I gained mine. We're not perfect people. But I love imperfection. It's the cracks that make us whole. We tear each others faces just to let the other be the first one through the door. Self deprecating, with all my heart. This, I write for you regardless of my thoughts on the passages of time. See this as a snapshot made to make you smile when hearts have turned to lead. We fight, to show that we care. And I care.
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The Chariot 06:36
Time flows endlessly forward never forgiving, only ever taking away. The wrong choice can be costly no chance to redeem when you've split at the seams, you're too late. I can't sleep. Please, just let me go back. I can carry my life within the bags beneath my eyes. Now that we know what we're doing, can we start it over again? Is that allowed, or is that forbidden? Now that we know where we're going, can we retrace our steps? all our mistakes will be forgiven. But not here. But not here. Life has pulled you under but this is no place to rest I don't care if you're stressed this is all your own mess that you find yourself in, so Suck it up and get a hold of yourself. and just make sure that your feet are moving when you hit the ground.
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Justice 03:15
Justice People like to think that they're entitled to a little smash and grab when they see something new whatever's not tied down or stuck with superglue 'cus purchase is a word only the rich can use Well I'm not buying that. No I don't believe that. There's something wrong with that. They're burning down the house so put the fires out. Nutilate the muggers man. Is that justice? Immolate the torchers man. Where's my justice? Destroy the self righteous man, 'cus I want justice now. People tend to hate the state authority but only when they start on the minority 'cus trouble is only a terminology for fun that leaves a mark on someone's property Well I'm not buying that. No I don't believe that. There's something wrong with that. They're burning down the house so put the fires out. Robbing from the richer man. Is that justice? Kicking up a storm now man. Where's my justice? We ain't got no master plan, 'cus we want justice now. We want Justice now
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The Hermit 05:26
Overthinking Not a bad thing Self indulgent Tear off the wings Build, set, destroy Petulant little boy One in one Hermit's toy Express conscious Without knowing Not violent Simply unhinged
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Hello old friend. It's good to see you again. You're not quite how I remember. Your language makes no sense. You say something has changed, It's nothing big you said. but the evidence points to a total melt down. Your fortunes will rotate on the wheel, and the wounds that it created will heal. Your chance to be elated will match your speed, as the wheel just spins... For you. The tears fall fast and loose, a man short of a noose. the pride stings as it slips, the secrets so obtuse. It's just a part of life, is what they always say, but when the time comes it means next to nothing. Take the chance. Spin the wheel. Cheat the hand. Make the kill. This is your life. Wrapped up in a bow. Time changes everything. Give it a go.

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This is the first album by The Clarity, a prog/rock trio from the South of England. 'House of Cards - Part I' is the first half of a two part concept album revolving around the major arcana of the Tarot.

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released December 28, 2011

Alex Kelly - Lyrics, lead vocals, guitar
Chris Beattie - Bass guitar, backing vocals, piano
Tim Spargo - Drums, percussion

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The Clarity are a 3-piece alternative/progressive band based in the South of England. Since playing their first show in 2007, the band have undergone a musical journey, with an ever increasing complexity of musical sounds and themes becoming evident, culminating in their debut album release in 2011 of 'House Of Cards - Part I'. ... more

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