Allegory of the Cave

from Ruminant by Lapsarian

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Gaze upon the light,
Misleading those enthralled,
That which was perceived
Is but a shadow on the wall
much too dazzled to see distinctly
what had cast silhouettes she once saw
That which was perceived
Is but a shadow on the wall

What is this?
This light burns my eyes
I am filled with a strange sense of life
Am I mad?
Or have I gone blind?
Everything: familiar and new
A startling change
Flashes of light, floods of color
The outside world comes into focus
Overwhelming
Overcome
By brand new sensations

I must return
I must shatter their chains
I will dispel their illusions
And bring them Into the light

Gaze upon the light,
Misleading those enthralled,
That which was perceived
Is but a shadow on the wall

Obstinate,
Impetuous children
Content to remain
in their cage
They reject all that I offer
As folly - foul and profane

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from Ruminant, released November 22, 2019
Lyrics written by Clay Oboth and Chase Madson

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Lapsarian Washington, D.C.

Lapsarian (adj): Concerning the biblical fall of humankind

progressive post-metal quartet // esoteric musical wizards // flashes of light, floods of color

Washington, DC //
San Diego, CA

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