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lyrics

you had me out
like a bathtub on the breakers
and here i am
admiral to the forgotten
with stars of lead
a plunger to the heavens
a sacrifice
it’s swallowed all the laughter

i’m hollowed out
sickened by tomorrow
so infinite
infinite and crawling
with crushing tides
and alabaster moonfire
an alibi
a stand-in for the victory

cactus wine
it numbs the lips and the body
heart’s gone dry
my thumbs like flags to starboard

you had it right
our paths were crossed by devils
with flashing knives
they’re forged to slice the tethers
of a tapestry
who’s threads had grown entangled
and you were right
our spirits have been strangled

cactus wine
it numbs the lips and the body
hear’s gone dry
my thumbs like flags to starboard
cactus wine
as sweet as lotus blossoms
my heart resides
now sound the bells of mourning

credits

from Stand​-​in for the Victory EP, released October 1, 2009
thanks to Jill Zmud for vocals

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