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Sleepless Nights

by Josh Escalante

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When are we to defy Our destiny Why'd we spend our lives Down in misery We let our trepidations Control us Whenever existence Would feel hopeless We have tried so hard To stay afloat But we always fall short On our goals There must be a way to Break this curse We've got to fight back so We won't break
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At the End 03:15
I will see you when it ends Is this how I meet my end? I guess I am at the end I don't know what to do Now that I have to choose Should I keep on fighting In this meaningless life? What if I just give in? So I can stop this pain I am seeing a light I want you next to me Should I go? Should I go? Should I go? I should go I should go I am dying (I will think of you at the end) I am dying (I will see you when it ends ) I am dying (Is this how I meet my end?) I am dying (I guess I am at the end) I now know how you felt I have no air to breath No cries for any help In a couple of years, I'll be out of thought I will fade away Memories of me will fade away I wish I could fix that But it can't be changed My fight cheating death has come to an end I am at the end I think of you at the end I am dying (I think of you at the end) I am dying (I will see you when it ends ) I am dying (Is this how I meet my end?) I am dying (I guess I am at the end) Come back into the world This place can be hopeful Bounce back into the world (Stay alive, stay alive) This place still has hope (Stay alive) Fight back into the world (Stay alive, stay alive) We will make it hopeful (Stay alive) Stay alive I guess I'll fight death I will stay alive I know I can fail But I have to try To repair the world I must stay alive To restore the hope That we've torn apart I'll fight at the end
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It never was for anyone To understand what happened We were so young and desperate We never saw how we'd end It don't matter what was for the best If it led up to nothing Now we died young and reckless Because we wanted it all We let it go to waste Without a second thought Now we're left with emptiness So let's jump to the back of the sack Hoping to let life cool down Never mind that time's confined With a bitter sense of pride Is it too late to try? Too late to try Dear Eleanor Will we prevail With our memories intact? Or suffer dissonant thoughts? We'll right the wrongs Of our mistakes If we fail, please let us Try again, so we can pass So let's just look within ourselves Maybe we can change how we act I hope that we can change So we can get enough points To get to The Good Place If we try to change our outlook Maybe we can help others too And that can change the world So we will have enough points To get in The Good Place Change is hard if you don't try But it does not hurt to try If you fail, just get on up Who knows when we die If we leave justified? Will there be peace in the end? When we're deceased Who will attend? If you aren't improved How can you be approved? How can you lie? It's unfit Now you will lie, you'll be omit All we can do is try our best If we try to change and do good Maybe others will change with us I hope we can find light not dark So we'll find ourselves in the light How can we pass the test When we don't care? Our lives will fade away No one will care If we lived our lives (For what I have done) Filled with bad intentions (And for what I have failed to do) We will die with regrets (I'm sorry)
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For Claire 05:13
I remember the times we laid in my bed No world outside our room I miss the times when real life stayed far away We lived okay, okay Sleeping at five in the morning, because We stayed up talking about life, I think We were celebrating our lives, as one We would always get home so late when we'd Drive around the state for hours, without A bit of chagrin in our hearts, our hearts Both of us will grow old, together (to grow old) We'll beat the odds (beat the odds) And that's the promise we'll keep so (the promise) When we're old we'll be free (old and free) We'll live the life we dream of 'cause (live our dream) That's the promise we keep (our promise) Sunday's our days, some ways betray Sunday's our days, some ways betray Talking with you in the moonlight makes me Have to treasure all of your soul, so I'll Defend all that keeps you joyful, I hope We can make the most of our time, even When we let our minds run dark thoughts, we will Push each other to keep moving, forward Both of us will grow old, together (to grow old) We'll beat the odds (beat the odds) And that's the promise we'll keep so (the promise) When we're old we'll be free (old and free) We'll live the life we dream of 'cause (live our dream) That's the promise we keep (our promise) I won't forget you, now that you're lost Trapped in another realm locked from me I swear I'll find you; till my last breath I won't forget you, now that you're gone Trapped in another realm lost to me I know I'll find you with my last breath
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Fight for your right To be alive Fight for your right To be alive Tired and alone I am worn down from all the fighting taking toll Control and dominate every move made Defend your fortress stand your ground Just make your move with no mistake Make the wrong move I'll drag you down I'll sit and wait plotting my trap So be careful I don't end you Try and end me, make no mistake I'll get my chance to get revenge If you're too slow I promise you You'll regret it so make your move Don't miscalculate The best move will be found Then I'll destroy you And you'll be outplayed By the time you make your move Just make your move with no mistake Make the wrong move I'll drag you down I'll sit and wait plotting my trap So be careful I don't end you Try and end me, make no mistake I'll get my chance to get revenge If you're too slow I promise you You'll regret it so make your move I'll drag you down I will end you I'll drag you down I will end you Punish those who make life harder than it is Seek them out, fry them out, tear them out with no mercy Live a life unafraid lose a fight So just make your own move Make this loss fuel the fire Let's make sure they don't beat us anymore Or we'll be doomed for eternity So let's fight for our lives, we'll be the ones to make it Let's fight make them suffer Let's fight til death sacrificing (Call me insane) Everything we've built in this world (Live my life from this world) Let's hope that us sacrificing (Live your life in grief) Everything will cause their collapse (That's how you will fail) Let's make sure our sacrificing (Fight your enemy) Everything will bring us victory (Show no love, tear them down) Just make your move Just make your move Just make your move Just make your move
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Opening my mind to the other side; see what's mystified Soon the unicorns come to brave this space, fighting for their rights But the beholder rips their bones apart with its cool death ray Soon the unicorns will cave in their minds, now I open mine Feed it, feel it, feed your soul to Zeus Touch it, live it, live in the static Seek it, free it, feel it in the air Scream it, like it, now I've lost my soul And now I've lost my mind (And it feels so good) And now I've lost my soul (Now I've lost it all) And now I've lost myself (Now I have lost it) And now I've lost my mind (And it feels so good) And now I've lost my soul (Now I've lost it all) And now I've lost myself (Now I have lost it) Losing it, losing it, now I'm losing it, losing it, and I'm Sick of the sickness overtaking me, and I can't stop it Poisoning my mind, this poison will kill, like ancient dragons Dragons of the west used to free the world of limitations But that was before they died of man's sport; made me lose myself Feed it, feel it, hand yourself to them Think it, live it, you can take their place Seek it, free it, you can feel their pain Scream it, live it, now your debts repaid And now I've lost my mind (And it feels so good) And now I've lost my soul (Now I've lost it all) And now I've lost myself (Now I have lost it) And now I've lost my mind (And it feels so good) And now I've lost my soul (Now I've lost it all) And now I've lost myself (Now I have lost it) Losing my mind, I'm feeling alive Screaming in the air that I feel fine Losing it, losing it, losing it, losing my mind I dream of three fish in the sea. One fish is colored red, the most vibrant red That could attract any fish in the sea, And the other two don’t like that. Not. One. Bit. Every second their hatred for the redfish grows. So, they devise a scheme to get rid of the redfish. One fish is sent to distract the redfish, While the other one sets the trap. The fish who was sent away is so ecstatic That the redfish will be no more that, For the first time in its life, It enjoys the time spent with the redfish. It finally begins to understand the redfish. By the time it begins to form regret, it’s too late. They’ve reached the final destination. The trap is set off by the redfish and deals a fatal blow. With its final breath, the redfish looks at the other two And wishes that it had set its traps up for the two fish beforehand. It applauds them for taking the initiative. Because of it, it considers them best friends. It’s gone. With its final words confirming what they did was right, The two fish begin celebrating. With each passing minute, jealousy and hatred Forming anew in each of their hearts. After all, both of them were different colors.
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Hey darling Our love's a secret, our vows a secret So we'll travel through space to seek out the unknown We'll do it together and face all the dangers I need you to know I'll always love you even when we fight I feel I'm alive with you by my side everything is great How is it that I'm so lucky? I had to say it with you by my side nothing can go wrong When the times are tough we can carry on together as one How is it that I'm so lucky? I know that we're young I don't care that we'll have fights When it's time to sleep, I wanna be next to you Let's commit to us And escape to outer space We can have it all, our secret space marriage I love you I love you Let's see the unknown, record what we find, and live our life free Let's escape this world, let's find a new one so we can settle How is it that we're so lucky? Let's go see new sights outside our galaxy now that we have time Let's go on journeys to a new galaxy, so let's become free How is it that we're so lucky? I know that we're young I don't care that we'll have fights When it's time to sleep, I wanna be next to you Let's commit to us And escape to outer space We can have it all, our secret space marriage So now let's move on and see new worlds far away while we can Let's not give in yet we'll find our world far away from that place I promise to protect you and to love you until the end of time I promise to protect you and to love you until the end of time
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Dear Friends 05:07
We faced the world together We faced it side by side Now that we've moved on We face it alone Death takes us one by one But our hearts hold on To memories we shared Let's share our story So we can live in every heart Despite the years flying by us We'll cherish it for all of time So we can live in every heart Despite the years flying by us We'll cherish it for all of time I know that life goes on and we separate as we grow up That's how life will always be with us If it's our last goodbye, let's make it worth the end We will prevail in our hearts we will live on for good When we feel alone, let's recognize that we should ask for help All those heavy burdens can be lifted when we ask for help Please know we can help you, let us help you, so you're not alone All your heavy burdens can be lifted when you're not alone You won't ever be alone You won't ever be alone So we will live in all our hearts Despite the years going by us We can cherish it all that we had So we will live in all our hearts Despite the years going by us We can cherish it all that we had So when it's time for us to set sail to the next life I hope that we'll always live on in your hearts I know that life goes on and we separate as we grow up That's how life will always perform with us If it's our last goodbye, let's make it worth the end We will prevail in our hearts we will live on for good (I now look back at the times And remember all the moments we'd laugh And I know that we've created memories Memories that will last us lifetimes Lifetimes filled with happiness and peace) So when it's time for us to set sail to the next life I hope that we'll always live on in your hearts This song is for anyone and everyone that I've connected with Whether it was for minutes or years Whether you're still here in this existence, or if you've moved on It's for those who I've laughed with and cried with Even if we're no longer connected in the same way I have and will cherish every moment that we've shared I hope you know that I love you You were there for my dark moments, and light moments You helped push me forward, whether you realized it or not So, from the bottom of my heart Thank you
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released November 19, 2021

Written and composed by Joshua Escalante
Performed by Joshua Escalante
Recorded by Joshua Escalante
Mixed by Joshua Escalante
Mastered by Joshua Escalante

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