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The Hand of Glory

by Rifle

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The Hand of Glory 04:37
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You're the willing subject of gentle Morpheus Lulled by a lullaby as sweet as Orpheus There is no wake-up call, that was long ago If you aren't awake by now no alarm can make it so Is it the glove, is it the fist You're gonna wear it if it fits Every night the same story You're caught up in the grip of the Hand of Glory Rest in velvet darkness, the arms of Mother Nyx Chewing on a lotus, wade across the River Styx A Lethean fog in your labyrinthine mind The world of men? Well you've left that far behind Is it the glove, is it the fist You're gonna wear it if it fits Every night the same story You're caught up in the grip of the Hand of Glory The world outside, Is ugly, loud and strange And you're so afraid, Of compromise or change The world outside, Is full of fire and chants and screams And you're trapped in a spell of cowardice and dreams Is it the glove, is it the fist You're gonna wear it if it fits Every night the same story You're caught up in the grip of the Hand of Glory
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Avalon 05:11
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Sullen moods and heavy sighs Uncomfortably short goodbyes I can see misunderstandings rolling through her mind I look over and find her there Angry eyes under raven hair I can hear the accusations falling from her mouth Avalon is the lonely one, and she feels right at home Avalon is the quiet one, only talks in her sleep Avalon is the strongest one, all leather and chrome Avalon is the only one, who's eyes never weep, never sleep Razor blades sliding through her skin Separate the out from in Sharpened words that sever ties, leave wounds that never heal I look over and see here there Sliding from her favorite chair Laboring beneath the burden hanging from her arm Avalon is the lonely one, and she feels right at home Avalon is the quiet one, only talks in her sleep Avalon is the strongest one, all leather and chrome Avalon is the only one, who's eyes never weep, never sleep Crowded into muffled rooms Organs play required tunes Shuffle past displays of anguish, moments full of tears I look over and find her there Sleepy eyes under raven hair The ultimate accusation, quiet as her tomb Avalon is the lonely one, and she feels right at home Avalon is the quiet one, only talks in her sleep Avalon is the strongest one, all leather and chrome Avalon is the only one, who's eyes never weep, never sleep Avalon is the lonely one, and she feels right at home Avalon is the quiet one, only talks in her sleep Avalon is the strongest one, all leather and chrome Avalon is the only one, who's eyes never weep, never sleep
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Heat Seeker 06:01
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Something familiar sends me in to the way back when I'm gonna go there again and again and again and again And I yank my brain from the now into the then In the echo chamber I go spinning again and again and again Oh I'm a heat seeking meat machine Steam driven Wilhelm scream I gotta keep gotta keep gotta keep the contacts clean 'Cause I'm a heat seeking meat machine If the road to hell is paved with bad examples Well then is the road to heaven paved with bad intentions Maybe, could be, but you know, I'm only guessing And everyone you meet on that road is their own lesson Oh I'm a heat seeking meat machine Steam driven Wilhelm scream I gotta keep gotta keep gotta keep the contacts clean 'Cause I'm a heat seeking meat machine Ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, etc. Something familiar has taken hold again I'm on auto pilot driving home again You wanna have a drink of two and ask me how I've been Well just keep pouring because I never say when Oh I'm a heat seeking meat machine Steam driven Wilhelm scream I gotta keep gotta keep gotta keep the contacts clean 'Cause I'm a heat seeking meat machine
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Let Blood Decide 06:03
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What more else can a poor father do but grieve When death hides in the air that his children must breathe What use is honor when the cowards want you dead Well, all the blood that's on my hands will soon be on your head There's no shelter in the sky I'm going to let blood, let blood decide I've been hollowed out inside I'm going to let blood, let blood decide Here's a smoking ruin where a proud city once stood Here are all my kith and kin stacked up like firewood The men with guns, it seems, must always have their say Every single debate with them ends up in the same way There's no shelter in the sky I'm going to let blood, let blood decide I've been hollowed out inside I'm going to let blood, let blood decide I buried my soul alongside of my family And now the men in power, they must contend with me With nothing left to lose, I am the greatest threat You have a taste for death? Well, you've not seen nothing yet There's no shelter in the sky I'm going to let blood, let blood decide There's nowhere that they can hide I'm going to let blood, let blood decide There's no shelter in the sky I'm going to let blood, let blood decide I've been hollowed out inside I'm going to let blood, let blood decide, let blood decide

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released March 21, 2023

Rifle is:
Kenny Beckum - drums
Sean Flannery - bass
RT Kraken - vocals
Jet Piston - guitar, vocals

The Hand of Glory was a DIY project. Recorded by Jet Piston.
Music by Rifle. Lyrics by RT Kraken and Jet Piston.
Executive Producer Frank Cornelson. Mixed and mastered by Jet Piston.
Photography and graphic design by Jet Piston with RT Kraken.
Special Thanks to Better Days Records.
©2022 Rifle

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Rifle Louisville, Kentucky

Rocking since 1996, Rifle is a fabulous rock and roll band from Louisville, Kentucky, where they enjoy playing and recording loud music. They also like fine dining, various visual artistic pursuits, and of course, bourbon. Also, going to parties with local friends like you. So, you know, if you’re having a party you should probably invite them. It’ll be fun. ... more

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