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Soul Retrieval

by Relendra

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1.
Hurting 04:38
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I found you huddled in the corner Your lips were drawn, your cheeks as pale as chalk I told you I was headed for the border And it probably wasn’t safe for me to talk But prayers don’t reach the dispossessed Your spirit died, but you did your best Oh, you were always gonna lose I’ve seen all of your costumes But was it truly you I saw When you lost it all? Faded and fallen, you lost it all Baby, my darlin’, you’re gone You’re gone—you’re gone— And you’ve been Hurting, hurting, hurting, hurting Lift me up, hold me, bring me hope, honey Hurting, hurting, hurting, hurting Tell me the truth, baby Is it really safe for you to love me? Well the nameless faces called you to the altar With empty eyes and vicious smiles, and hate They pressed a book of flesh upon your forehead And they splattered you with blood and sealed your fate And now you’re running from the demon known of old The host they found a home for in your soul Oh, and he’s eating you alive He’s got all he needs to thrive But if you make it to the other side I’ll find you And hold you, and love you Don’t leave me Hurting, hurting, hurting, hurting Lift me up, hold me, bring me hope, honey Hurting, hurting, hurting, hurting Tell me the truth, baby Is it really safe for you to love me? Love me
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Little Bit More 04:48
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You turn the heat up with barely a whisper You light a fire with the flick of your hair Dance down the boardwalk so gaily, so freely Does it surprise you to see people stare? But you bring to mind what they’ve lost And they’d like to take it from you Well, don’t you let them... You show your colors a little bit more than me, babe Less than all the others, but a little bit more than me, babe I say, little bit more, little bit more A little bit more than me, babe Ah-huh, little bit more, little bit more A little bit more than me, babe I’ve heard them snicker, so joyless, so bitter I’ve heard them drag your name down through the mud They might as well be meowing or barking What’s in a name? Just a woman I love But they’d like you to taste their pain And they’ll make you, if they have to They’ll never get you… Run for the covers, but you didn’t hear that from me babe No you didn’t hear that, didn’t hear that, Didn’t hear that from me babe… You light the room up whenever you enter You turn the stars out, and cheer up the sun Some people say you can’t handle the real world If only they knew what the world really was But they’ll come gunning for you if you let them Well, I won’t let them I got you covered… They’ll get their druthers, but they’ll never get you and me, babe No they’ll never get us, never get us Never get you or me, babe No they’ll never get us, never get us Never get you or me, babe Life shares her love with her lovers And ain’t it all we need?
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Thanks But No Thanks 03:16
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How would you like, to do exactly as I say From night until day, every step of the way? How would you feel if I made you a serf Dictated what’s in your body—told you what’s for dessert? Wouldn’t you care, not to be so aware? You can trust the pronouncements—that I dare to declare Thanks but no thanks, no thank you, No, no, no, no… I’ve considered your offers, and your kindly advice And I know that you’re loving, and I know that you’re wise But I politely decline the chance to give up my rights My autonomous mind, and my body’s design And if it’s all the same to u I’ll sing my refrain: Thanks but no thanks, my darlin’—thanks but no thanks Thanks but no thanks, no thank you—thanks but no thanks Hail to Klaus Schwab the owner of my soul He’s the man with the plan—and the creator of worlds Praise to Ray Kurzweil the keeper of truth He’s my post-human guru— he’s my fountain of youth Blessings for Fauci, the prophet of safety I listen intently, do whatever he makes me Thanks but no thanks, no thank you, No, no, no, no… Wearin’ a facemask for the rest of my life Thanks but no thanks, my darlin’—thanks but no thanks Medically segregating all humankind Thanks but no thanks—no-no-no —thanks but no thanks Jabbing my arm with your mysterious brew Thanks but no thanks, my baby—thanks but no thanks Digital passport fr’everything that I do Thanks but no thanks—my darlin’—thanks but no thanks Thanks but no thanks—oh honey—thanks but no thanks Censor my news— Keep me from speaking my truth Surrender the boundaries of my body to you Surveilling my voice, my face—my movements and speech Obey without question—the beliefs that you preach Thanks but no thanks, no thank you, No, no no, no… No-no-no-no-no! So with all due respect conferred to your Brave New World And the New Normal, and COVID-1984 I politely decline the chance to give up my rights My autonomous mind, and my body’s design And if it’s all the same to u I’ll sing my refrain: Thanks but no thanks, my darlin’—thanks but no thanks Thanks but no thanks, no thank you—thanks but no thanks To the Kool-Aid you drank I’m saying thanks but no thanks Thanks but no thanks, my darlin’—thanks but no thanks Thanks but no thanks, no thank you—thanks but no thanks Thanks but no thanks, oh honey—thanks but no thanks No Thanks!
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Be The Machine 04:29
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Back-forth, on-off Work-rest, worst-best Earn-spend, post-trend Click-send, start-end Something’s missing from my life Link-stream, app-meme Task-plan, web-cam Black-white, share-like Buy-sell, electric hell… In the back of my mind, I remember the days When the sun was warm, and the wind would blow in my face Ohh, I don’t wanna live in a dream I don’t wanna be a machine And I don’t wanna spend another minute livin’ this way... But they say: “Don’t-you, d-don’t-you, d-don’t-you dare” “Don’t-you, d-don’t-you, d-don’t-you dare” “Don’t-you, d-don’t-you, d-don’t-you dare Dare, dare, dare... Defy the Machine-chine the Machine" Feed the Machine, be the Machine Receive the Machine, feel the Machine See the Machine, be the machine Conceive the Machine, breathe the Machine Dream the Machine, be the Machine O-o-oh, not a human being If you close your eyes you can still hear the waves of the sea Or the birds that sing, or the deer that roam through the trees Ohh, I don’t wanna live in a dream I don’t wanna be a machine I gotta get back to the life that’s been waitin’ for me… But they say: “Don’t-you, d-don’t-you, d-don’t-you dare” “Don’t-you, d-don’t-you, d-don’t-you dare” “Don’t-you, d-don’t-you, d-don’t-you dare Dare, dare, dare... Deny the Machine-chine the Machine" Feed the Machine, be the Machine Receive the Machine, feel the Machine See the Machine, be the machine Conceive the Machine, breathe the Machine Dream the Machine, be the Machine O-o-oh, not a human being I’m in the Machine, I’m in the Machine I’m in the Machine, the Machine is in me I’m in the Machine, I’m in the Machine The Machine is in me, the Machine is in me I’m in the Machine, I am the Machine I am the Machine, I am the Machine I am the Machine, I am the Machine I am the Machine…
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Realign 04:35
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What goes on, underneath your mask? What goes on? Should I be afraid to ask? What goes on, beneath all of your layers? What goes on? Are you witness to my prayers? Living your life in a lonely world What are you gonna do? There’s people nearby who are just like you But you see them as your doom When machines survive and the robots thrive And humanity waits on the afterlife Is it time to realign? Time to realign What goes wrong When you try to trust your heart? What goes wrong When you don’t know where to start? And how long, will we hide under the covers? Oh how long, can we live without each other? Do you really believe the authorities Will ever set you free? Do people who don’t trust humanity Deserve the trust of you and me? Can people who lie as a way of life Ever provide you anything but strife? Is it time to realign? Time to realign? Can you see me? I’m waiting here for you Can you hear me? I’m calling out for truth Do you love me? Can you feel my love for you? Do you trust me? Do you miss me too? Realign—learn to read the signs Realign—loosen up your mind Realign—reclaim your life Realign—oh I long to see you smile The moment has arrived to realign I’ll see you on the other side
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Buncha Buncha 03:48
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Have you heard the news? They been loadin’ our minds up with truth So I changed my views But I’m thinkin’ I might have a screw loose ‘Cause I been scratchin’ my head While I consider what you said And as time goes by, I think it might be a lie And I’m kinda scared to say it But I’m thinkin’ that you’re feedin’ me some— Bullshit—it’s justa buncha buncha buncha buncha Bullshit—and I don’t recall agreeing to this— Bullshit—and I’m gettin’ kinda tired of your— Bullshit—it’s justa buncha buncha buncha buncha—Bullshit Bullshit—Bullshit Bullshit—It’s the land of opportunity— Bullshit—These prices are quite reasonable— Bullshit—Billionaires deserve their money— Bullshit—It’s never been this good before— Bullshit—I’m so fuckin’ privileged— Bullshit—I should be ashamed— Bullshit—Google isn’t evil— Bullshit—Facebook builds community— Bullshit—I accept the terms and the conditions Bullshit—It’s a free and fair election— Bullshit—Censorship protects us all— Bullshit—This is not a tyranny— Bullshit—Bullshit—Bullshit When I speak to you There’s something that gets in the way It’s like my words don’t get through And you leave me with nothing to say But I been scratchin’ my head While I consider what you said And as time goes by, I think it might be a lie And I’m kinda scared to say it but I’m Thinkin’ that you’re feedin’ me some— Bullshit—it’s justa buncha buncha buncha buncha Bullshit—and I can’t say I’m enamored by yer Bullshit—and I’m over & I’m done with all yer Bullshit—it’s justa buncha buncha buncha buncha—Bullshit Bullshit—Bullshit Bullshit—The problem is coronavirus— Bullshit—And watch out for those variants— Bullshit—You can trust Dr. Fauci— Bullshit—Leave it to the government— Bullshit—Social distance for the win— Bullshit—Mask your face to keep me safe— Bullshit—I can trust the fact-checkers— Bullshit—That was just misinformation— Bullshit—I’m well-informed by TV News— Bullshit—They’re following the science— Bullshit—The jab is safe and so effective— Bullshit—Well, everyone should get the jab— Bullshit—Bullshit—Bullshit And I been scratchin’ my head While I consider what you said And as time goes by, I think it might be a lie And I’m kinda scared to say it but I’m Thinkin’ that you’re feedin’ me some— Bullshit—it’s justa buncha buncha buncha buncha Bullshit—and I don’t recall agreeing to this— Bullshit—and I’m gettin’ kinda tired of your— Bullshit—it’s justa buncha buncha buncha buncha—Bullshit Bullshit—Bullshit
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Something Soft 04:37
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Something in the air is soft Something in the air is off Something in your smile is dead Something from the night is there instead Something in your smile, something in your smile Something in your smile is dead Something in your voice rings false Something in your mind builds walls Something in your vision is dark Something makes me shiver when you talk Something in your voice, something in your voice Something in your voice is false Something in your eyes is cold Something won’t stop fighting for control Something in your eyes is wrongSomething in your eyes is gone Something in your eyes, something in your eyes Something in your eyes is gone Is gone, is gone… Something in the air is soft Something in the air is off Something shapes the future to its mold Something’s got a plan for your soul Something in the air, something in the air Something in the air is there Something in the air, something in the air Something in the air, beware Beware, beware Beware, beware Beware, beware…
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Fiasco 03:14
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My life’s become a fiasco But don’t write me off as an asshole I’m losing a war with my ego And I know it don’t make me no hero Oh no, I don’t know, where to go Waste away under the night of day Wings are arched in a songbird’s cage Muscle through without a word to say Lost all faith in the New Age Ah my hope slipped away Fiasco, fiasco I don’t know where to begin Last call, to battle the enemy within The war I cannot win My life’s become a fiasco And the knights are storming the castle I really don’t know how to handle Life at both ends of the candle Oh no, I don’t know, where to go Mournful phantom of a broken dove Mounting, feltrid, unheard of Torn asunder from the stars above Burn the last of your love till it’s gone Gone so long, long gone… Fiasco, fiasco Never thought I could feel this bad Fiasco, fiasco Not this time, Not again Fiasco, fiasco Never thought I could lose my light Fiasco, fiasco Lost the strength to put up a fight Lost my way, in the night…
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Rising 06:21
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All this time—I lived your lie All my life—Oh, gone in the blink of an eye I was asleep—And yet I survived All of my mind—Oh, lost to the prison of time And I became your crime I’ve looked in your eyes They stab like knives The dead world whispers As you take your bride Deify A.I. Leaving man behind On the throne of conquest Made of ruined lives And the mournful carrion fowl Have one last feast as the lights go out When they die they don’t make a sound And the bones, lie cold Oh as darkness, takes the world But there’s one thing, they don’t know Yeah there’s one thing, they don’t know I’m rising, oh I’m rising I’m rising, I’m rising (repeat) (Light Language Bridge) All this time—We lived your lie All of our lives—Oh gone in the blink of an eye We were asleep—And yet we survived All of our minds—Oh, lost to the prison of time And we became your crime But we’re rising, oh we’re rising We’re rising, we’re rising (repeat) And we all come home And we call back our souls And the healing is piercing And our hearts lift as we sing But we’re rising, oh we’re rising We’re rising, we’re rising (repeat)
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Soul Retrieval 04:46
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There’s a demon-sized hole Where your soul should go There’s a soul-sized hole Where the demons roam When the winds of the world Knock you to and fro Hear the voice cry out: “I’m calling you home” [CHORUS] I’m, calling you home, to where you belong To where you are from, I'm holding you I’m, calling you home, to where you are loved Here in my heart, You’re never alone Mmmm… Mmmm… All the ways that you are The child, the lover, the star All the lonely goodbyes The sleepless tears in the night All those years in your head You wished you were dead And nobody said, no one said [CHORUS] Do you, forgive me? Can you, believe me? Please—forgive me, Please—believe me I need you, I love you, I miss you I never knew, what you went through Singin’ night time, brings the Song of the Starlight And daylight, shines down On our love, forever When the demons roam free Where my soul should be The sun is a shadow And I’m always asleep And when they carve up my heart And fight over the bones You’re the one I need I’m calling you home So come, follow the road That leads to our home The furniture’s there, for us to share I’m calling you home, to cry in my arms To cry till it’s gone, I’ll never leave I’m, calling you home, I’ll be here with you No matter what’s true, there’s nothing to prove I’m calling you home… Come home… Come home… Come home… Come home, come home, Come home
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Countless Tears 02:58
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There’s a million grains of sand that could fit inside your hand And there’s a billion flakes of snow from your doorstep to the road And if a thousand wise men tried to count them It would take a hundred years But one thing they could never count They could never count your tears Oh, seasons change, but you remain And nothing kills the pain, through the pouring of the rain And all the loss that ever fled from memory or hope Has torn apart your broken heart ,and bound you down with rope Well there’s a hundred billion stars in this galaxy of ours And there’s a trillion living cells from your elbow to your nails And if I tried to count them, I’d be forgotten In the train of passing years But there’s no number large enough To ever count your tears I wanna hold you I wanna rock you to sleep I wanna free you From the oceanic deeps Did you notice that it’s spring? I guess it doesn’t mean a thing When the winter of your soul Keeps you stranded in the cold And I could count the times I tried to smile and soothe away your fears But baby, I could never count The number of your tears Oh, baby, baby Who could count your tears?
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Language of the Soul 03:43
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Frog on the lily pad say: “Listen to the language of the rain” Cricket in the tall grass speak: “Hearken to the music of the creek” Bear in the forest on the turf Your rhythm is the heartbeat of the Earth And somewhere there’s a panda bear that sits Munching on bamboo leaves in bliss It’s too much for me to hold, too much not to let go I’m learning to speak the language of my soul And I’m learning to read the language of the world I am you, and you are me too All of us infinity’s design My soul is yours, and our soul is the world’s Between us there is no dividing line Star shine in the evening night Past the smog and glaring city lights We can’t see it, but we know it’s there Mystery awaits beyond the air How did we learn to forget? What will it take to remember? The world we were given’s the world for us that’s best It’s too much for us to hold, too much not to let go We’re learning to speak the language of the soul It’s too much for us to know, too much not to let go We’re learning to love the language of the soul Learning to love the language of the soul
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Day of the Dove 04:13
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Thank you for sunlight, my blood and my hands Thanks for my breath and the plants of this land That feed and protect me and fill me with strength Livin’ for the life of my body, created through faith I’m singin’ out for Natural health with no segregation We stand for our rights and humanity’s love Turnin’ our backs on indoctrination Lovin’ each other and heaven above Shining our light upon the Way of the Dove Fear’s a disease that’s created by thought Exploited by rulers to squash what we’ve got Our fellowship, trust, and our freedom of choice Flowin’ with our love and compassion We praise and rejoice And sing a song for Natural health with no segregation We stand for our rights and humanity’s love Turnin’ our backs on indoctrination Lovin’ each other and heaven above The day of our freedom has come The Day of the Dove Oh, dispel all oppression Release all your fear I’m tellin’ you a new day is dawning The signs are so clear And so we sing for Natural health with no segregation We stand for our rights and humanity’s love Turnin’ our backs on indoctrination Lovin’ each other and heaven above Shining our light upon the Way of the Dove The day of our freedom has come The Day of the Dove The Day of the Dove, the Power of Love The Day of the Dove, The Power of Love
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Reveal 06:45
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I’ve got a special kind of love for you dear Your voice calls from above, and it enters my ears You told me to mask, and I said—how many masks? You told me to vax, and I said—just gimme the chance You told me to bark, and I said—arf arf arf arf You told me to meow, and I said—meow meow meow meow Meow, meow, meow, I’m meowin’ for you Meow, meow, meow ‘Cause I love you, it’s true… ‘Cause you’re my master, and I’m your slave I take directions from you, and I behave You’re my master, and I’m your girl You bring me purpose, ‘cause you’re my, world But that was before my world slipped away You dropped me through the floor and spit on my face Your footsteps arrived to drive home the knife You laughed as I cried, and I set aside, my life And I saw you, for the first time I truly saw you, and I grieved for your light And I pity you, ‘cause I know it wasn’t right What you went through, and the war you had to fight Now is the time, to reclaim our lives The ocean and the fire, the wholesome desire Today is the day to burn the shame away To stand in the light of sovereign delight And set the world aright When we open, to our souls The darkness falters, and the heavens unfold So shine with courage for all that you feel Arise with laughter, the truth is revealed The truth shall be revealed So heal, reveal And Heal Reveal

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Songs of love, spirit, truth, and soul. We call back our souls, and the healing is piercing, but our hearts lift as we sing: "I'm calling you home."

All music lovingly recorded with 432 Hz tuning.

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released May 9, 2022

Produced by Aphana Arts, 2022
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Relendra Portland, Oregon

Relendra delivers depth, spirit, love, and thoughtful inquiry to her music, drawing from varied traditions including alternative pop/rock, folk, and spiritual influences, including sound healing with channeled light language.

Relendra is also a healer working in the modalities of psychotherapy, reiki, and sound healing. She is a novelist and writes and speaks on psyche, spirit, and philosophy. ... more

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