Motorcade

from Semaphore by Black Orchid Empire

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lyrics

Watch them sleep the
Cold voice in my head warns
There’s no time left for death
Just calm your heart

Run the rat trap closing the distance
Baring teeth you’re tasting the cage
No one knows the truth like the victims
Only the hangman will remain

I’m the monster in your motorcade
Watch the system shut down
Carve out a constellation in your name

Blood is thick on my mind
Dance with me now
Cut the quick I’ll take my time
Slow you down

I’m the monster in your motorcade
Watch the system shut down
Carve out a constellation in your name
So sharpen your knives
To cut me out
I’m a shadow in the hurricane
Watch the system shut down
I’ll be the monster in your motorcade

All the faces of my failure
They come for me at night
Darkness is a friend to me
In silhouette against the light

Sharpen your knives

Cut me out
Cut me out
Yeah sharpen your knives
To cut me out
Cut me out
Cut me out

Sharpen your knives

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from Semaphore, released June 12, 2020

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Black Orchid Empire London, UK

Black Orchid Empire create dense, powerful rock music that combines fearless complexity, aggressive heaviness and beautiful, hook-laden melody.

Having played alongside heavyweights such as Biffy Clyro, Editors and Skunk Anansie and with a dedicated, growing fanbase, Black Orchid Empire demand your attention. ... more

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