Originally intended for Crushing Ground's "Rite of Passage", the track was left off and replaced with some newer material. The mood of this song was perfect to include on an all acoustic disc, helping to add yet another flavor and texture to the collection. The distant percussion was added to emulate a very primal instinct to survive. I was thinking "Conan the Barbarian" soundtrack all the way.
lyrics
PHOENIX
Phoenix
Phoenix
Broken
For a moment
Into pieces
Shattered
For a fraction
Of a second
But I know what I'm after
I can see the big picture
And I'll wait for my phoenix
From the ashes
Phoenix
Fragile
And I'm rattled
Been bruised and battered
Weathered
And I'm severed
But I need to remember
That I know what I'm after
I can see the big picture
And I'll wait for my phoenix
My phoenix from the ashes
Will turn the tears to laughter
I'll rise above the dust
And fly into the sun…
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