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NAMI
take me out
beyond the break
of day…
with/without
I’ll make a complete
escape..my way…
(existence on a string)
breathe in, begin
(take the whole world in)
give in to everything
and let the vast surrender carry you back
home…
let’s swim out
amongst the stars
alone…
and find us a place
beyond the gloam
we’re home…again…
existence on a string
breathe in, begin
take the whole world in
give in to everything and let
the vast surrender carry you back…
…home…
existence on a string
breathe in, begin
take the whole world in
give in to everything and let
the vast surrender carry you back
home…
What She Could Be
she starts the day off with a lack of conversation
no one around with an ear to lend
what she could be is everything that matters
yes, she is so much more than you know
the wind blows cold on her stoic countenance
she turns her collar up to face the world again
what she could be is at the heart of the matter
what she can be is anything she wants
I don’t pretend
to comprehend
this funny thing
it’s you, it’s me, it’s life…
the clock ticks away another lonely existence
hard-hearted she trudges on
what she could be is the only thing that matters
what she is…is light…pure light…pure
I don’t pretend
to comprehend
this funny thing
it’s you, it’s me, it’s life…
the sleepless nights – the numbing drain
she will not be broken
the lonely heart that dreams in vain
she will not be broken
the restless mind – the games we play
she will not be broken
she won’t break
I don’t pretend
to comprehend
this funny thing
it’s you, it’s me, it’s life…
it’s you. it’s me. it’s life.
Ironwill
watch this surge take my breath
I will ride it to my death
so all will know the lengths I’ll go
to move beyond this test
your never-reasoning
depths of non-being
just know that what you hurl my way
will only feed this sting
you end me,
yet I’ll take this on
your obstinance has made me
headstrong
you won’t get, you won’t get, won’t get your way
you don’t make, you don’t make, don’t make my pain
just take the things you need
I’ve lost more than you’ve seen
and each space makes an empty place
to fill the hardening
of soul, through fire and grace
will never be replaced
your empty threats are no safe bet
when shoved right in my face
you end me,
yet I’ll take this on
your obstinance has made me
headstrong
you won’t get, you won’t get, you won’t get your way
you don’t make, you don’t make, don’t make my pain
it’s natural
and unavoidable
but I’ve had my fill
of your steadfast
ironwill…
you’ll end me
still, I’ll take you on
this obstinance has made me
headstrong
you won’t get, you won’t get, you won’t get your way
you don’t make, you don’t make, you don’t make my pain
The Greater Fool
It’s five until nine
he’s out of his mind
and hugging these lines on back to you
hitting rewind
to leave it behind
this town fades away in the rearview
feeling alive
gears melted in drive
nothing will keep him from the truth
but he’s never on time
just another in line
to give up the only thing he knew
then the pain comes rushing back again
a broken heart beneath this worn-in skin
nothing…he’s given away…everything…
the greater fool will never let you go
the farther you fall, the further I’ll go
the greater fool will never let you go….
we built up a wall
of missteps and falls
doing the best that we could do
but this flight has stalled
with no emotion recall
we’re falling with nothing left to lose
if misstated stated at all
he’s still standing in awe
and marvels at what he always knew
but he’s not gonna crawl
so this time it’s your call
he’s leaving it all on up to you
then the pain comes rushing back again
a broken heart beneath this worn-in skin
nothing…he’s given away…everything…
the greater fool will never let you go
the farther you fall, the further I’ll go
the greater fool will never let you go….
when I see you
I get taken to a better place
somewhere out there
as I find my way
down this open road
I know I’m going home
to you…
Won’t let you go…NO!
the greater fool…
will never let you…
the greater fool won’t let you go!
The NAMI EP
Rival Waves:
Joel De La Garza – vocals
Erik Salinas – guitar
Marc Schulz – guitar
Dave McLeod – bass
Paul Piñon – drums
All Lyrics: Joel De La Garza
Produced by: Chris “Frenchie” Smith
Studio Engineer: Jas Nowicki
Recorded by Rival Waves at The Bubble, Austin, TX
Mixed by: Chris “Frenchie” Smith
Assistant Mix Engineer: Daniel Sahad
Mastered by Alex Lyon & Christopher Messina at The Bubble Mastering House, Austin, TX
Album Concept, Artwork, Layout & Design:
Taylor Wrinkle
A huge thank you to everyone who has believed in what all this could become. We are eternally grateful and hope this inspires you, and so many others, with the energy to move beyond all this meaningless chaos
~ RW ’23
