Collapse / Expand isn't a concept EP, but it is aptly named. Each of these songs survived multiple, heavy reworks and they landed where they are now. The title also comes from the fact that a lot of things seem to be ending or beginning or growing.
lyrics
Is anything out of place
Is anything wrong
Why do you I have a feeling
that this was a close call
My days are in order
Keeping track of time
I'm losing myself
in checkout lines
I've been getting light sleep, cold feet
So far away from the morning
I need to tune out the sound of me
Growing dependent on noise machines
Repeat conversation
until it fades away
Tangled in opinions
I can't think straight
Turned round on my directions
I'm always undecided
A quiet apprehension
that I never invited
I've been getting light sleep, cold feet
So far away from the morning
I need to tune out the sound of me
Growing dependent on noise machines
I've sunken in for far too long
I've let this noise drown out the song
I'll quantify the time that's passed
Lace up my shoes, run twice as fast
Happiness comes from within the mind
It needs constant care, it takes some time
It's possible but you need to try
I was hearing this over and over back in 2013, made me feel validated when I had depression and severe anxiety. You visiting my home country México for the VConcert event right after the album came out and hearing your music live was a dream come true, what are the odds. Thanks Daniel. zeoal
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