Broken minds, lolling eyes, Out of the swamp they rise
Vacuous, followers, Like subservient kurs
Behind the watchers, Walking up the stream waters
Ascending the ravine, Enter through the waterfalls screen
Watchers, robes and hoods, Enter the mines out of the woods
Light fades in the portal, Mortals hound the immortal
Deeper down, into the earth, A glowing light an ageless curse
Dripping sweat, waves of heat, Decaying odors sickly and sweet
Watchers feeding, Those who dwell below
Sacrifices seeing, Their blood will soon flow
Brightening, shadows defined, Written on the walls sigils and signs
Slowly spinning with light behind, Knowledge transmitted to mortal minds
The adit comes to an end, A shaft like the earth’s mouth open
Off the edge, one by one, The ritual harvesting has begun
Watchers feeding, Those who dwell below
Sacrifices seeing, Their blood will soon flow
Torn skin, broken bones, Some remain alive, they’re not alone
The cistern, cavernous, Above the water Will o the wisps
On the ceiling, dancing light, Spinning forms a sickly sight
Eaters surface, teeth and eyes, Ready to devour the sacrifice
Watchers feeding, Those who dwell below
Sacrifices seeing, Their blood will soon flow
Watchers feeding, Those who dwell below
Sacrifices seeing, Their blood will soon flow
credits
from Ingress,
released May 3, 2023
Dave Jones - Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Zach Hatsis - Drums
Josh Dupree - Bass
Joey Toscano - Lead Guitar
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