Special Beam Cannon

by Russian Novel

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Special Beam Cannon (AKA Makankōsappō) is about the struggle of self-actualisation and procastination that can cause self-loathing to fester and cause yourself mental turmoil.

Recognising your shortcomings and beginning to address them is the first step in realising your true potential.

lyrics

In time I hope I know
The strength that it takes to construct a brand new existence
But I can't help but think where you are?
While I am binded inside of this hollow shell
I will be waiting here for you, patiently

And if forever is for how long
This place will soothe me, when all is bleak
Reject the cycle of sorrow
And take back Sovereignty with your hands

In time I hope I know
What takes its toll?
What weighs so heavy upon your soul?
But can we compromise and recognise the actions that have led us here
Instead of running away?
But I am callous and jaded, so here I stay
I’ll still be waiting here for you, patiently

And if forever is for how long
This place consumes me, and all is bleak
Embrace the cycle of sorrow
The end I cannot see

Retrace the steps you’ve made, promises broken
Recite a thousand times the lines you have spoken
Deny the curse of time, be as an ocean
Flow with the changes and all that they contain

In this moment, you’ve realised
It’s yourself you victimise
I’d call it closer to judgement
I’ve created my own divide
To comfort me

In this moment, you’ve realised
It’s yourself you victimised
I’d call it closer to judgement
I’m undone

Retrace the steps you’ve made, promises broken
Recite a thousand times the lines you have spoken
Deny the curse of time, be as an ocean
Flow with the changes, flow with the changes

(Retrace the steps you’ve made, promises broken)
Changes
(Recite a thousand times the lines you have spoken)
Changes
(Deny the curse of time, be as an ocean)
Changes

credits

released June 30, 2023
Vocals - Mardy Leith
Guitar - Rohan Macdonald
Guitar - Jesse Canning
Bass - Alex Kovac
Drums - Bryce Nichol

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Russian Novel Newcastle, Australia

With a sonic fortress built around dense atmospheres, metric modulation and crushingly detuned guitars, Progressive Metal band Russian Novel reels listeners into their emotive yet distorted landscapes.

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