beyond

from reflection by machine xi

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a camera in a distant room
shows the face of one long dead
wire wrapped around his throat
a victim of the TV head
the signal makes us into weapons
programmed with the lust to kill
a growth that hides within our minds
poisoning our wanton will
the needle enters tender flesh
red lips press against the screen
the gun emerges from my hand
is this real or dying dream?
cannot trust this new sensation
changing into something more
reality is mere illusion
death is but another door

in some respects
(behold the flesh)
we are the dead
(become the flesh)
to move beyond
(beyond the flesh)
we must be strong
(reject the flesh)

seeking out the sharpest edges
thresholds between sex and pain
torn skin opens, showing secrets
this empty world cannot explain
through the screen she calls my name
a promise of another life
the gun is warm against my head
i hail the flesh and close my eyes

in some respects
(behold the flesh)
we are the dead
(become the flesh)
to move beyond
(beyond the flesh)
we must be strong
(reject the flesh)

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from reflection, released November 25, 2018
lyrics: Lee Spellman

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machine xi is an industrial project heavily relying on old synthesizers, custom sampled sounds, unique instruments, and open source music software resources.

All work is written, performed and recorded by Ryan and Lee Spellman. ... more

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