From the recording Diversions EP
Drums: Jeremy West
All other instruments and vocals: Joel Sprenger
Produced by Joel Sprenger
If there were somehow an ancient dinosaur still alive in a body of water on earth, people would line up for miles to see it. Consider this magnificent creature, that remains confined to the murky shadows of Loch Ness, only coming up for gasps of air and glimpses of sunlight. Maybe hiding because it overheard humans calling it a "monster". As sad existence for such a spectacular animal. Wait, was I talking about Nessie or myself? I'll make a deal with you Nessie... let's both show ourselves for who we really are. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm tired of hiding myself because I'm afraid of what other people might think of me. I'm done with the murky depths. I'm rising to the light.
Lyrics
bottom feeder, is that what I’ve become
this life in darkness, brief glimpses of the sun
I was once a mighty beast, ruler of the land and of the sea
now hiding here below, when can I come up to breathe
is this what they call living
here below the surface
maybe I deserve this
am I just watching time pass
so I can die alone here
we’ve all got our own fears
and mine is you
weary sinner, what have I become
secrets with secrets, living on the run
one step at a time, there’s a reason we hide
we’re all afraid of the monster inside
if I sink or I swim does it matter at all
what will they think when they finally see
I’m not everything that they hoped I would be
I’ll take my chances, I’m rising to the light
so this is living freely
breaking through the surface
knowing there’s a purpose
now I can walk in daylight
free from all the shadows
we all have our heroes
and mine is you