You are right next to me, but so far away. Every time I reach I’m leading you astray. Despair around you. Distress inside you. Telling you I can relate, my guilt tells me to stay awake here with you. “My dear, it could be worse…” is the biggest lie you’ve ever heard. You are right next to me, yet so far away. Every time I reach I’m leading you astray. Despair around you. Distress inside you. Telling you I can relate. My guilt tells me to stay awake here with you. See - I don’t believe in God, but I don’t blame you if you do. When poison becomes the cure, who am I to be so damn sure. Just believe me when I say I’m by your side.
Recorded, mixed and mastered in October 2017 by David Deutsch at 1408 Productions, Hanover
Vinyl master by Lander
Additional vocal session by Malte Appel at Rama Studios, Mannheim
Backup vocals by the Mannheim Straight Edge
Artwork by Sebastian Thauer
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