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Lumen Naturae

by A Rancher's Son

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1.
What'll it take (Chrysalis) 03:47
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‘Chrysalis’ Written and Composed by Alexander Nikolas Shenton Remember the last time I stopped by your place? Was driving through town, you’re just a rat in the race So you really think make it... make it last? Singing your songs, running from your past. Held up the world for you while I held my tongue. But you doubted a dreamer, no choice but to run But you already had your answer honey, just turn the page I’ll do what I know and leave my heart on this stage What’ll it take to become the stars in your sky? Shining just for you, become the reason that you smile. What’ll it take to become the stars in your sky? Shining Just for you, become the reason that you smile. I have to tell you darling, I’ve done my best At peace with my demons the wicked found rest Can’t help but wonder.. do I make you proud? How I long for you, way up here in the clouds. What’ll it take to become the stars in your sky? Shining just for you, become the reason that you smile. What’ll it take to become the stars in your sky? Shining just for you, become the reason that you smile. Become the reason that you smile.
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Don't Give Up Hope (Spero) 03:29
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‘Spero’ Written and composed by Alexander Nikolas Shenton I don’t want to be the one to disappoint you But i found my voice growing in the filth of counter culture Amplified electrics, tattoos on jaded skin Every show like its the last idols martyred by sins Blood sweats tears, the endless trips I give it all; I never quit Hanging on by a single thread I’m dueling doubts inside my head Well... Little boy country lost to the game Called it quits, no fame to claim Did I lose myself as I walked the line? Grind my teeth into the sands of time I’m spitting out light sacred lyric divine Words cut from flesh are what I leave behind Crumpled my heart into a single phrase Squeezed out ink until I drowned the rage. The silent tears they fall so soft Rust my razors edge My hands are shaking I’m losing the fight I cant give up No No tonight. No, don’t give up hope Don’t let up up, go Get out there - write your story No don’t give up hope Don’t let up, go Get out there - write your story Life ain’t like a record Can’t spin to start again Words on my tongue turn to ash I cant pretend You shoulda been this, you shoulda been that You shoulda know that you never had a chance Voices swell so loud Demons behind my face Choke back flames as I run the miles Bad knees, bad back, and I’m in denial This it how it ends Boy, you better be brave A bitter heart begs to quit the stage Stitched on my sleeve, caught in my throat Saw a kid sing my song note for note Stopped me in my tracks How could I be so wrong? So fascinated with imagination Held the keys To my own salvation The light within that I hoped to give I’m giving hope That’s all there is Every now and then I think back then. Just a sad kid who thought ‘This is the end’ Abandoned by god, I believe in love with all my heart. I swear it’s ENOUGH. No, don’t give up hope Don’t let up, go. Get out there write your story. No, don’t give up hope Don’t let up, go Get out there write your story.
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Now or Never (Tempus) 03:08
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Been travelling on a lonely road I try not to let it get me down you know At times it seems I’m doomed to fail Learn to look up The truth cuts like a knife Its the moment not the memory the defines your life Trust me, We are not here to stay Please don’t give up on imagination Its the key to your dreams You’ll quickly find that you’ve grown old. Don’t wait forever. Time will bend and slow your bones, It’s now or never. You’ll quickly find that you’ve grown old. Don’t wait forever. Time will bend and slow your bones, Its now or never. Don’t matter what you do It don’t change at all The mightiest trees someday fall We all become one with the soil Ignoring your heart is a common crime Dreams get locked in the bars of time Break the trend Your stars got time to rise Please don’t give up on imagination Its the key to your dreams. You’ll quickly find that you’ve grown old Don’t wait forever Time will bend an slow your bones, Its now or never. You’ll quickly find that you’ve grown old Don’t wait forever Time will bend and slow your bones It’s now or never.
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Shine A Light (Maeror) 03:16
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It’s about time that I acted Take a stand Make a change Live my passion Oppressed by depression This sickness It’s not a choice, we’re victims Liquor, frame, pills Sold out shows, flashing lights Strippers on a pole Make it rain, big city nights No question It’s what I wanted But innocence died in my arms now I’m haunted Neil said needle and the damage done So sweet at first but addiction took another one Of my friends put them in the ground Another child lost, never to be found When I look back on the day you died Every single memory flashed before your eyes Did your hearts final note sing with pride Or scream in sorrow for dead dreams you never tried? Think of all the good left undone. Tonight we’ll shine a light For one more long lost life Tonight well shine a light For one more long lost life. Rewind, frozen in the moment Big smiles we joked about the omens Can’t believe it took your death to save me from myself Just a memory now. But you’re pictures on the highest shelf Spent everything I was I didn’t hold back Bought a one way ticket on the right track Just a working class act, as a matter of fact I sobered up and learned what I lacked But I got time, gonna let it grow Young man, no concept of letting go Took a long time to find the gold, in that stubborn kid Playing soccer with a broken nose Every single moment had a meaning back then Can’t forget the first time I picked up a pen you said Al, ‘You’re born to write, you’d regret quitting now if you die tonight” We live so fast, and we die so young. Tonight well shine a light For one more long lost life. Tonight well shine a light For one more long lost life.
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High Time (Malorum) 02:45
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I’m trying to find the words on the tip of my tongue, But i found i’m lost, I’m the prodigal son Just a broke ass living fast Working for cash pay no tax Mom, just relax Don’t wanna give you a heart attack I’m doing ok, I’m doing just fine I don’t have much, but the world on my mind I pour concrete all day Then I’m singing at night No I don’t sleep much But I’m still in the fight Cause heavy is the head that never had a chance to wear the crown Brokered a deal with the devil But i was sober enough to turn it down Pumping the brakes on the highway to hell Sorry Lucy baby, this ones not for sale High time I’m just singing along You wanna get down when your vibing the song But the truth is I can’t quit the stage Never been in the right time or place High time I’m just singing along You wanna get down your vibing the song But the truth is i’m that I’m scared to fail Forget me or not, my souls not for sale Recite my poems to strangers from place to place A never was who could never quite quit the stage Taking my time to cut a diamond rhyme But attention spans, they turn on a dime I built this business up off my soldiers shoulders signing songs Off my chest Off my nerves Do my best, right my wrongs Stay true, stay the course, Stay away from the devils forsaken temptations Wasted brains riddled with their precious drug Keep your wits about you Silver daggers held with velvet gloves Behind their backs circling sharks Do their best show you love Try and unlock your heart And steal your shine Sign here on the dotted line I swear whats yours is yours is mine High time I’m just singing along You wanna get down when your vibing the song But the truth is I can’t quit the stage Never been in the right time or place High time I’m just singing along You wanna get down your vibing the song But the truth is i’m that I’m scared to fail Forget me or not, my souls not for sale
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Sad Eyes (Concordia) 02:54
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Time and time again I find myself wondering why Try so damn hard; I’m barely getting by Just give up man... Life sucks then you die Scratch that, show you rancher really can fly Straight shot, this is how the story ends Did my best, made some music with my friends Playing shows I’m on the road again These words are life, man, I never had to pretend I’m not a rockstar, don’t even wanna be Just found a way to make a living off this poetry If I didn’t write id be a lost soul in therapy Mouth full of pills, “Please doc make a better me” I don’t wanna be anybody else I found peace at last PIcking up the pieces of myself On a twisted trail, found myself home A fire inside wherever I go. Sad eyes Did you just smile? Did you finally learn that life ain’t so bad? Mr Sad eyes Did you just smile? Did you finally learn that life ain’t so bad? I been riding on the edge of a dream Don’t really know where I’ve been or what I’ve seen But I step on stage, I’m gonna light it up Tonight could be the night Kiss kiss for luck Like dragging a magnet through the silver lining Gonna charge it up Then i’ll strike like lightning Bottle it up, go on, tell your friends Come out to the show He’ll do it again But it passed me by like life passed me by Another chance another shooting star lost in the night sky golden needle in a stack of needles about a mile high Same old story About a simple small town guy Working the land, doing what I can to pay the bills Fixing up grandpas old house in the hills Harvest moon without a way to save A day at a time with a smile on my face. Sad eyes Did you just smile? Did you finally learn that life ain’t so bad? Mr Sad eyes Did you just smile? Did you finally learn that life ain’t so bad?

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released April 13, 2018

Lyrics, Composition, Executive Producer: Alexander Shenton (B4 Poetry)

Engineered & Mixed by Aspen Beveridge (http://.skullcreek.ca)
Mastered by Chris Gehringer (http:///sterling-sound.com)
Album Artwork by Becca Bair (pixelgirl.net)

Acoustic guitar, Keyboard, Percussion, Bass, Vocals performed by Alexander Shenton
Fiddle on Chrysalis performed by Ben Beveridge
Drums on Malorum performed by Greig Beveridge

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