The longer I'm awake the more frustrated I get. To know I'm losing sleep to fight off demons in my bed. I've never known slumber just an illusion of rest. I'm waiting for the words that will never be said. Throw your banner down there's no battle to be fought, wash your war paint off. Throw your banner down, I won't kill to make you proud of me, can't wash those blood stains off. Your held captive by conviction, causing pain becomes routine, I want to save you from your shackles. I don't know how to set you free. No rose is worth the thorns if you start to lose more blood. No kingdoms worth the crown if you lose everyone. As the leafs rest upon water dormant, to be still if only for the moment. The current picks it's pace, once calm now stirred. Every condolence you've made can't stop the torment. You've caused so much pain in heat of the moment. Rejected every helping hand to fuel your motive. Life doesn't have to be littered with constant conflict. Break my spirit, lift it up. Pull me under, I am barely hanging on. Hold me captive I have figured you out. We can make it if you'd only throw your banner down.
Really great. If you like Hail the Sun, DGD, I can't recommend these guys enough. This is one of my favourite albums of all time. Dwellings makes swancore with a twist - to my ears they have a more progressive-focused sound, and the lyrics and themes are always interesting and are what keeps bringing me back for another listen. CobaltSwiftpaw
Smooth, sophisticated pop with neoclassical flourishes from the Berlin-based duo of Fabian Till and Birk Buttcherey. Bandcamp New & Notable May 2, 2024
Always thought this was an interesting spin off from hail the sun and this album plus the self title is some good shit! I met Donovan Melero in person and while I think the popularity has gone to his head, the drummer and base are cool guys! Neo