Mirror Reflection & The Hammer Reinvention by Woods of Ypres

Artist:

Woods of Ypres

Album:

Woods IV: The Green Album

Lyrics:

I was right all along,
And I was wrong to believe,
Foolish to doubt the self-respecting truths,
I learned while suffering.

Nothing happens for any reason.
There is no plan.
We are all just random beings,
Not destined for anything.

The world is nothing,
Disguised as something it is not.
Aspire to be something,
Appearing as you really are.

Dig deep to find your strength,
Trust that wisdom comes with age.
But when ways of old have been outgrown,
Don't hesitate to chop them down.

Once you've been leveled out,
Reconnect with yourself again.
When new ideas have led you astray,
Return yourself to whom you once became.

The world is nothing,
Disguised as something it is not.
Aspire to be something,
Appearing as you really are.

Cut yourself down to the stem.
Stand upon level ground again.
Tear yourself all the way down
And rebuild yourself in solitude.

When left alone, the forests renew themselves.
When left alone, man improves himself, as well.

You always knew, one day you would destroy me.
And I always knew, I would have to be the one to restore me.

Your need for self-reflection,
Is a reflection of you, and a sign of the times.
Your use of self-expression,
Is a weapon in the age in which we live.

When you hold the hammer, you are the weapon.
Smash the mirror for seven years of sacrifice.
When you hold the mirror, you're in reflection.
Reflect the truth and not the curse of superstition.

I thought you were taking pictures of me,
But that was just the lights burning out.
It was no one's dream to follow me,
When everyone wants to be followed themselves.

Your self-expression is a reflection of the mind.
Use it to make peace with yourself,
Those around you and the age in which you live.

Make peace with the age in which you live.

Your need for self-reflection,
Is a reflection of you, and a sign of the times.
Your use of self-expression,
Is a weapon in the age in which we live.

When you hold the hammer, you are the weapon.
Smash the mirror for seven years of sacrifice.
When you hold the mirror, you're in reflection.
Reflect the truth and not the curse of superstition.

I thought you were taking pictures of me,
But that was just the lights burning out.
It was no one's dream to follow me,
When everyone wants to be followed themselves.

Your self-expression is a weapon of the mind.
Use it to defend yourself,
Threaten others and enhance your life.

Threaten others and enhance your life.

Your need for self-reflection,
Is a reflection of you, and a sign of the times.
Your use of self-expression,
Is a weapon in the age in which we live.

When you hold the hammer, you are the weapon.
Smash the mirror for seven years of sacrifice.
When you hold the mirror, you're in reflection.
Reflect the truth and not the curse of superstition.

I thought you were taking pictures of me,
But that was just the lights burning out.
It was no one's dream to follow me,
When everyone wants to be followed themselves.

Category:

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[nemesisj88]

How is this band not taking over the world right now?

[Sabbath89]

@nemesisj88

Give it time :) They are gaining well deserved attention since they signed to Earache Records.

[sheepbaneindmin]

@Sabbath89

So depressing that Dave died. This band never got the fame they deserved

[Sabbath89]

@sheepbaneindmin Agreed.

[bradschild2]

wow, just wow.. every song is amazing

[deathman860]

i just found this band and then i found out the sing has died,RIP man what a powerful and good voice

[DsexLive]

"...But that was just the light burning out.."

RIP David, great song and a killer musician.

[rollin4you]

@Sabbath89 No, I was clear in what I meant, the album is a collection of songs still with David and I don't believe they will continue after this.

[Sabbath89]

@rollin4you The album was finished before he died. All the songs have been released, actually, for download. A physical copy is due in February as planned. You kind of made it sound like they were releasing the tracks because he died as a sort of 'farewell.' Sorry if that's not what you meant.

[rollin4you]

@spinalstar Wood's 5 will be a collection of a bunch of songs they recorded with David, I highly doubt they will continue after this album.

[itlivesin]

true doom, love it !

[AlexaTimberWolf]

RIP David Gold, you surely had golden voice.

[LeichteArtillerie]

shit......this is marvellous