things that i looked forward to
all came and went and left the world unmoved,
so what do i do?
and nothing i remember
was as good as i remember it to be;
how can that be?
and so i will burden you
with a hundred burning desires
and stare down a crucifix,
and throw myself on the fire,
on the fire.
and i know that you're coming back
like a lightning bolt down the wire
and i hope there'll be something left of me
if you throw me on the fire,
on the fire,
on the fire,
on the fire.
credits
from Six Psalms,
released February 28, 2017
hpl - vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, tambourine.
I'm in awe of the stories Eric tells with such an economy of words here. The magnificent arrangements and weighty vocals, which seem always about to fade into sigh or groan, also help. Harrison Lemke
I made a video game, and this is the soundtrack by my Casiotone guitar pop / ambient / experimental music project. That's a weird digression but sometimes life is like that. Harrison Lemke
Beautifully played and full of moving vocal performances, the Bay Area singer/songwriter's latest is a stellar work of art. Bandcamp Album of the Day Feb 3, 2023