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Essence & Illusion

by Sunniva

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Essence & Illusion (feat. Austin Litz) 05:35
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Granted this prism through which I see I celebrate illusion how else should I be Il stay awake tell me you want me babe cuz I need you Il be okay there's rain on my window pane and blood running through my veins Just love and affection could set me free I dont seek perfection Im just as I should be Il be awake tell me you want me babe cuz I need you Il be okay there's rain on my window pane and blood running through my veins Maybe Ive been broken more likely Ive been freed the songs that dance around you your threshold has been breeched the fire in your attic means more than it would seem open all your windows your colors need to breathe If i could not realize the day watch the mountains as they're taking shape be the message that you want to make watch the mountains as they're taking shape sit with visions of your higher self sing to the stars and watch them replicate be the message that you want to make watch the mountains as they're taking shape
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Oh My God (feat. Austin Litz) 04:28
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I don't need an answer cuz I can't say Im right laid here like some puddles the moon don't seem so high don't you feel the fall shimmers in the sky im evolving another day spent waiting waiting wants all year I'll wait for the sunrise to wash out all my fears don't you feel the fall shimmers in the sky Im evolving Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, oh my god The only constant is change give yourself some grace don't live your life like a race move at your own pace oh my, oh my, oh my god oh my, oh my, oh my god oh my, oh my, oh my god
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True Lies (feat. Austin Litz) 04:13
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You see truth and they see lies I see money spent on paper that's meant to divide if in search of something honest when no ones around put the fire to your pen and breathe from your heart I want it today now my thoughts lead the way now each day I will savor this body does quaver cut from a rug that I didn't choose you get nervous from a smile, then dance to the blues if in search of something solid let go of the ruse your just a drop before an ocean a drip in a pool. I want it today now my thoughts lead the way now each day I will savor this body does quaver From my window reflecting the sound I'll be waiting as snow falls around cloaked in stars, bathed in ash sprout from seed, tear to laugh I'll be there waiting for you to get a break from the day Built from dirt, spread with love sewn by hand, lift me up I was there waiting for you and dreaming of love
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Maize Glow (feat. Austin Litz) 03:29
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Given the darks clouds that are hanging above you your spirit is cold you need a reaction, its making me nervous I wish I was bold Chase a new feeling, your fanning your fire now you wanna be sold you lost all your memories shattered to pieces glass in the road my hand clipped the wire now your time I desire now feeling quite inspired wow 4 winds feed the pyre say out loud words that weigh on your chest people start talking, I mimic some faces and then I need rest is this demeaning or maybe impeding the growth of my soul its maybe the season, I don't need a reason get back on the road My hand clipped the wire now your time I desire now feeling too required now 4 winds feed the pyre Reaching out for what I need and what you need, what we all need shouting out for what I need and what you need, what we all need
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Fever (feat. Austin Litz) 04:30
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Searching for fever, feeling for cold a film of dust outlines my features this house still grows old its hotter than ever, the moon seems less bold all my friends are together, but still feel alone maybe our love sleeps inside a mountain maybe peace is dreaming in the sea comfort rolling down a band of thunder maybe it lives in you and lives within me are people still talking when not on the road my thoughts seem less heavy Im free as a crow the evening sky blushes as we roll from the sun another door left open Im starting to run maybe our love sleeps inside a mountain maybe peace is dreaming in the sea comfort rolling down a band of thunder maybe it lives in you and lives within me take on your part, leave to start the dead leaves that trickle through the park if I would follow in your step I can't replace you nonetheless leaving for mars get in the car I won't ask no questions lets go far if I would follow in your step I can't replace you nontheless Break me from my gaze lead me from my maze our spirits float in space where I could share my day wherever you wash ashore don't be afraid, I'm here to stay
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Stuck 03:38
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I wanted to share So I climbed up a mountain to carry my voice But now I’m stuck by myself When summertime ends I would finally feel all the feelings I hid When we were all locked inside Watching the walls fade to grey again Feet in the mud, heart in the sea Open your heart, reach out to me I, oh I, want to love you Your clock seems sincere I’ve been gathering flowers to bring to your door But they died as I got near Come spring time next year Will be a time of rebirth, a time to share a new light And to rebuke all our fears Watching the walls fade to grey again Feet in the mud, heart in the sea Open your heart, reach out to me I, oh I, want to love you I’ve been gathering flowers, but they died as I got near I’ve been gathering flowers, but they died as I got near
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Light (feat. Austin Litz) 03:49
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In my time Im amazed there's a light I can't trace wake me from my daze shake me Im unfazed if I find my escape I'll be unwound I'll feel great wake me from my daze shake me Im unfazed rise for the day we've been gifted this life detached so we may unite reach for the light soak in warm rays of sol that chime in through the night don't be afraid watch water transmutate I feel amazed with the light I can't trace
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Be Here Now 05:15
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Be here now 10,000 flowers in a vase, inside a sea of spoil The controls are in your hand, would you proceed to foil The bouquet that you envision is first seed and soil Ground yourself and just be here Now I feel Alive This is your time So free your mind Be here now People laughing at your face but they don’t see your crown If we cannot connect look for a common ground How could I move on if I’m not facing forward Free yourself and just be here Now I feel alive This is your time So free your mind When the wounds were open Long before repair I would feed off sorrow Comfort in despair Nothing here is broken Without dark what good is light The river is always rolling Be here Now I feel alive This is your time So free your mind Winter time brings pain Deep in the darkness we could recreate Don’t you feel the same? Still I resist it when you call my name
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Timedrip 05:47
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I used to only reach, dreaming but not being my steps now match my sight, expand without a ceiling time drips on, time drips on if I Could not be bothered even for one day won't take this life for granted this temporary stay I can't run from the choir the songs sing through my veins too many faces Ive squired a cloud engulfing my flame makes me say oh yea yeaaa makes me say oh yea yeaaaa let me feel your desire come and heal my pain the load I carry is heavy but I won't die here in vein makes me say oh yea yeaaaa makes me say oh yea yeaaa take me away so far away its near from a birds eye view so clear I can't live my life in fear protective as a swallow I was only tryin to cut my grass a centaur down the hollow are you bold enough to make it laugh falling away in so many circles I didn't make show me the way and I will face what I did make
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I'm Awake (feat Austin Litz) 03:56
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Im awake Im awake Im awake and you know Im trying as hard as I am shroud of guilt, cloud of quilt your not needed anymore find a new home I know you don't feel it any more yea I know you don't feel it anymore Im awake Im awake Im awake and you know I am dying as soon as I am hear me out, hear me shout you are more than flesh and bone build within and without I know you don't feel it any more yea I know you don't feel it anymore
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Don't Hate 02:54
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Cool breeze dance with the fire will wisdom shape my desire? I reach for realms that are higher and change my form when expired don't just hate because your uncomfortable with where you are don't just hate because your uncertain of who you think you are warm blood rush through my body what life do you bring to your party at least I know my desire to take you higher and higher don't just hate because your uncomfortable with where you are don't just hate because your uncertain of who you think you are

about

Essence and Illusion is an album, a collection of songs that seem to deal with the balance and struggle between spirit and body, ideal and emotion, space and matter etc. Most of this album was written during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown.

credits

released May 7, 2021

Danniel Knight: guitar, vox, lyrics
Conner Knight: bass guitar
Patrick Harman: drums
Colin Shultzaberger: keys, synths, organ
Austin Litz: saxophone, flute
Paul Mercer: percussion

Produced by Danniel Knight and Paul Mercer
Recorded and Mixed by Paul Mercer @ Wrightway studios
Mastered by Steve Wright @ Wrightway studios
"Essence & Illusion" mastered by Tony Eichler

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