Weight of Light

Story Behind The Song

The Weight of Light looks at the world around and asks the listener to consider their role in the bigger picture. Its a warning against overconsumption and skewed perspectives in a world that hangs in fragile balance. The song specifically targets the hipocrisy and doublespeak broadcasted loudly and proudly by the current administration and its followers.

Song Length 3:07 Genre Rock - Progressive Rock, Rock - Indie/Low-Fi
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Worried, Irritated Subject Government, Liberal, Progressive
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Drop the shutters
Lift the weight of light
So heavy on your eyes
Copper kettle cries
The wind outside
Unhappy with the ride

In a world seldom heard in stereo
In a box, left unmarked, returned to sender

Lingering on the ledge you're led to
Look around and tell me why I shouldn't push you off

Hello America!
The TV says
Welcome to your life
Elbows on the edge of the world... for now
Watch that knife
You'll cut yourself

In a world, seldom viewed, in true color
In a box, left unlocked, returned to sender

Lingering on the ledge you're led to
Look around and tell me why I shouldn't push you off

Lyrics Matt Allen Music Matt Allen, The Selfish Gene
Producer Perry Blanchard, The Selfish Gene Publisher Gene Pool Pollutions
Performance The Selfish Gene Label Ruff Road Records

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