Who really decides what’s right and wrong? Grey Morality takes a dive into existentialism, losing your faith and navigating blurred lines in the face of an uncertain future. Vanitas go heavier than before with Grey Morality, combining movie-like orchestra with hard-hitting breakdowns and piercing screams. Following the success of 2023 reaching 7K listeners and over 19K streams Vanitas make their 2024 return with a darker turn that will leave you wanting more.
lyrics
Intro:
Can we let go?
(Blegh)
Verse 1:
Simplistic picture of perfection,
so we believe. (so we believe)
Your lies of meritocracy.
I see foundations shaking,
I see a risk worth taking.
Oh holy belief,
You have failed me!
Pre-chorus:
This is all we know
Is all we know
Is all we know
Is all we-
(Bvox chanting: this is all we know)
This is all we know
Is all we know,
Is all we know,
Is all we-
Chorus:
This is all we know,
Can we let go?
Can we let go?
A quiet place,
We’re face to face-
Counting the days to salvation.
A grey morality anticipates,
What is yet to come.
Re-intro:
What is yet to come!
Verse 2:
Sadistic method of deflection,
No room to grieve,
Shovelling toxic positivity!
If perfection’s what they preach,
But when you lift the curtain-
I see no relief!
(no relief)
No relief!
Pre-Chorus:
I see innocence ripped into the void.
Destitute of what life promised before.
Left without their pride, forced now to conform.
This is all we-
Chorus:
This is all we know,
Can we let go?
Can we let go?
A quiet place,
We’re face to face-
Counting the days to salvation.
A grey morality anticipates,
What is yet to come.
Breakdown:
Kneel before him,
An idol painted pure,
Break the chains,
Fall into the void.
Kneel before him,
I never had much choice,
Can we let go?
Fall into the void!
(oh!)
Now we let go!
This is all we know
This is all we know
This is all we know
This is all-
Chorus:
This is all we know,
Can we let go?
Can we let go?
A quiet place,
We’re face to face-
Counting the days to salvation.
A grey morality anticipates,
What is yet to come.
credits
released March 1, 2024
Grey Morality written by Mitchell Barlow, Jade Maris with Orchestral production by Matthew Jones of CapsAarx Studios.
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