Lock and Key

from Perception EP by River Aria

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Under the guise of what is best for me
The hearts of those who cares have grown so cold.
Ideally they'd relent, and leave me be but...

The freest men are caged neath lock and key.
These chains that bind me have much more play than I had thought.
I could break free if I could pull myself another inch,
But I've forgotten which way will lead me out.

And can it be
That I'd gain favor?
You'd set me free
When I don't even know your name?
(This debt I cannot pay) but I'll always remember the smallest token is all you ask.
And could it be
That I'd gain favor?
You'd set me free when I don't even know your name.
I don't know your name,
But I'll always remember.

This is the life
We're meant to live.
Not chained or caged,
But running free
In the place we love.
I'd rather die free than live a slave to anything.
Were it not for you
The only option, death, would be assured.
Instead I have a better way.
A better way.

Give me liberty!
I'm free to leave,
Free to leave these chains behind,
Free to leave.
Not a servant,
But a free man.

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from Perception EP, track released May 25, 2017

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River Aria Biloxi, Mississippi

Post-Hardcore
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Biloxi MS

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