An existential ramble that came out sounding a lot darker than it was.
But admittedly, we're both allergic to cats.
lyrics
(lights shine and blister, flicker)
Asphyxiated kitten,
your destiny's all written.
Find a plastic bag for me
to lose my breath and memories.
Buried in its rainbow folds
no need to know what the future holds.
As white lights shine and blister, flicker,
struggling makes the dark come quicker.
Multicoloured dreams of space.
Tingly feelings on your face.
Play and pounce, or scratch and claw,
you already leapt through deaths door.
Softly, hush now, lights will glimmer,
your sight will crease and stretch and shimmer.
Colours blur through plastic mess.
I heard you cry, I must confess.
Too cute to die
what a shame, what a shame,
choked up kittycat
thought it was a game.
Too cute to die
just play, just play.
Have this final
happy day.
Asphyxiated kitten,
your destiny's all written.
Find a plastic bag for me
to lose my breath and memories.
Buried in its rainbow folds
no need to know what the future holds.
As white lights shine and blister, flicker,
struggling makes the dark come quicker.
And I'm finding I, can't, breathe.
How can this be?
Panicked clarity surrounds the scene.
Rip and tear, tug and pull.
Wish your kitten lungs were full.
Wish your kitten mouth could call.
Snuggle down pet, lightshows fall.
Asphyxiated kitten,
your destiny's all written.
Find a plastic bag for me
to lose my breath and memories.
Buried in its rainbow folds
no need to know what the future holds.
As white lights shine and blister, flicker,
struggling makes the dark come quicker.
Asphyxiated kitten.
credits
from Tell Me More,
released September 9, 2016
Instrumental and Production Nikki Layne
Lyrics and Vocals Jemma Sweeney
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