Do you know how much that I love you?
Cos I do, but I can’t recall when I last let you know.
Around the fire in my throat, with each despair that I’m verbose,
My reticence has found a home.
What benefit is eloquence if I can’t call and tell my friends that I love them
When that’s what they need to hear?
What benefit is eloquence if I can’t call and tell my friends that I love them? Cos I love them.
When it matters most I don’t feel like I’m present.
I can understand your pain but still I’m sorry if you feel like I’m not around
I swear I try to be but I’m sorry if you feel like I’m not around;
It hurts in ways I can’t explain.
What benefit is eloquence
If I can’t call and tell my friends that I love them
When that’s what they need to hear?
Coveted verbosity is without worth if I’m replete
With nothing more than shame when I should be imbued with rage.
I pray that the impression that I’ve made upon the Earth
will be suffice to eulogize when I’m no longer here.
But if it’s not, my only hope is that those that I’m survived by
know that I’ve always loved them more than I’ve been able to show.
What benefit is eloquence
If I can’t call and tell my friends that I love them
When that’s what they need to hear?
What benefit is eloquence
If I can’t call and tell my friends that I love them
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Musically this feels more experimental for La Dispute reminding me of their Here, Hear releases. Very atmospheric and easy to lose your self in. Perfect for the next time you’re contemplating your existence. (Also found out the guitarist builds his own pedals and used them on this record; neato!) Mikey
The post-hardcore band’s latest is a reflection on time, memory, death, and grief—and is their dreamiest material to date. Bandcamp Album of the Day Mar 22, 2019