We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Rolling Eyes & Sighs

by Jonathan Nicholas

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
    Purchasable with gift card

      name your price

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    "The best aspect of this release is that it plays out like a live performance. In fact that was where my mind’s eye went when listening to the music. Furthermore, I think the six songs have a good flow from beginning to end. Although there is only one instrument the dynamics are apparent in the way he approaches the songs. That combined with solid songwriting and singing and you have a release I think many people will appreciate." - Divide and Conquer Music

    Includes unlimited streaming of Rolling Eyes & Sighs via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days

      £5 GBP or more 

     

1.
What is truth the question leading, absolving guilt as truth stands bleeding, political spin pure populism, the poor left numb by your actions the prefects words like poison stain, the conversation of our day, tolerances place is slowly slipping, in our hearts they've made a killing Wash your hands now the blood just wont come off, façade still shining you'll answer for what you've done Your polythene smile and constant waving doesn't hide your hearts own failings, fanning the flames of fear and hatred burning the crossbeams of all that's sacred. Fit for work but barely standing, leather heels slowly grinding, exchequer saving pound and shilling with all the graves that they are filling Wash your hands now the blood just wont come off, façade still shining you'll answer for what you've done First past the post but whats the prize, tear down the roof to see the sky, the purse strings stringing up a nation you judge a person by their actions Wash your hands now the blood just wont come off, the cracks are showing you'll answer for what you've done
2.
Yesterday has left a shadow, over all that my mind has known, as good will falls from its place, found strangers within our home. Safety flees from within these walls, Rooms that seep pharisaical gall, those who push down on your shoulders, standing as you try to crawl. Discipline for the seditious words they say, breaking their will until opinion decays. Suetonius son, talking through what you have done, justifying all the scars, as you twist the knives in their backs. Excommunication awaits, for those who see a different stage, cut the nose, despise the face, we could've pulled the same way. Words spoken in confidence yours to betray sharp words of homily designed to repay. Dismissive of the foundations on which your faux throne is stationed I wonder if you will ever know how much pain and sorrow, flows from the string of your bow. Time stands still here while it watches, citadels now standing ruins, to them disposable, Mere statistics fighting the flow.
3.
All This time, without you near, life moves on, through the fear, played like a card, cast into flame, Consuming his dreams, shifting the blame. How can you break someone's heart and not feel bad, how can you break? How can you tear them apart and not feel bad, how can you break? Their heart wide open, it bends on will, vulnerable, to the kill arms wide open, motives veiled, pushes your hope, into the fade. How can you break someone's heart and not feel bad, how can you break? How can you tear them apart and not feel bad, how can you break? (Bridge) Whats wrong with you? Your broken in two, They'll never be who you want them to be, they'll never see... Empty words, there to appease, Indecision, left you on your knees... How can you break someone's heart and not feel bad, how can you break? How can you tear them apart and not feel bad, how can you break?
4.
Hiraeth 04:19
All I see & all I feel I question, Silver chains, wrapped around my fingers, Long ago, I had it all together, (of my design) as times unwound, this ships untethered, From the ties.... The ties that bind, up my mind. Cast your lots, dividing dead intentions, coming here, it tests your patience, no one here, says what they think, the rolling eyes, and sighs that sink.. The lies that bind... The ties that bind, up my mind. Floating here don't seem like paradise, Don't know why I feel hiraeth, sycophantic conversation wont suffice Touch my lips, burn away the fear, that bound my hands, and kept me here, along this road, keep me near The ties that bind... The ties that bind, up my mind.
5.
Bridges burned and so much older, Clandestine sanctum far colder control in safety's guise shut your ears from their cries From the cries... Count the cost and pay the price, for defiance in the eyes of the ones who stand above you regardless of the wrong that we do, That we do... C Oh this life, wasted away, breaking like clay, trusted friend, here for the day, gone in the end. All we built, bled and strived, brick by brick torn down in lies, Salesmen shouting from the stage, Finger pointing at those he blamed. Secondary foundations lie in little piles at the side, Those who stood stand prouder still, as those they broke still feel the chill Feel the chill... Oh this life, wasted away, breaking like clay, trusted friends, here for a day, gone in the end. Dust has settled time gone by since the great Texan sunrise, not a word of sorrow chimes from those within the mires guise. From those inside... Oh this life, rusting away, breaking like clay, trusted friends, here in the sun, gone in the end.
6.
Music will not save you, life will not embrace, every hour another strike, nailing down the lid Sitting at the entrance, waiting for the crumbs, what do we gain from our works under the sun? Vanity, vanity, all of it just, vanity, Vapour dust tainted tree, Vanity, Vanity, all of this, vanity there is nothing new under the sun Wealth will just play you, gleaming golds allure, myths of security our souls provocateur Time casts its shadow, and it takes its toll, life in the shattered glass, reflects upon us all Vanity, vanity, all of it just, vanity, Vapour dust tainted tree, Vanity, Vanity, all of this, vanity there is nothing new under the sun Heavy lies the crown, of guilt upon our heads, stain of iniquity washed by him instead, Vanity, vanity, all of it just, vanity, Vapour dust tainted tree, Vanity, Vanity, all of this, vanity there is nothing new under the sun

credits

released July 26, 2019

Recorded, mixed and mastered in one day at Sonic One Studios.

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Jonathan Nicholas Swansea, UK

"This isn’t light gentle acoustic, there’s a strength to the guitar playing and vocals that give it a power and feel that a lot of acoustic artists just don’t have." - SwanScene

contact / help

Contact Jonathan Nicholas

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Jonathan Nicholas, you may also like: