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Matador

by Empty Atlas

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lyrics

I thought I was close again
Felt the fabric on my skin
Before it pulled away
And hey, I'm hanging by a thread

And it's not like I don't understand
More the slipping through my hands
That's driving me insane
Today I'm only seeing red

Like a bull to the matador
I rush in just like before

Thinking I won't miss if I just keep on running
(Running, running, keep on running)
When I lose the words, I can keep on humming
(And I'm humming, and I'm humming)

Maybe it's the beast in me
Giving in to boiling blood and gritted teeth
Like if I hit fast enough
They'll finally see what I can see

When I feel a rush of wind
And I notice I missed again
I'll get right back on my mark
And make the most of where I've been

Like a bull to the matador
I rush in just like before

Thinking I won't miss if I just keep on running
(Running, running, keep on running)
When I lose the words, I can keep on humming
(And I'm humming, and I'm humming)

Find my feet on the ground (but if I move fast enough)
Nothing's slowing me down (nothing slowing)
Find my feet on the ground (but if I move fast enough)
Nothing's slowing me down (nothing slowing)

I won't miss if I just keep on running
When I lose the word, I can keep on humming

And I won't miss if I just keep on running
(Running, running, keep on running)
When I lose the words, I can keep on humming
(And I'm humming)
And I find my target, kick the dirt, rub some in it when it hurts
I won't miss if I just keep on running
(But if I move fast enough)
I won't miss if I just keep on running
(Nothing slowing)

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released March 18, 2022
Written by Empty Atlas with Nadia Vaeh
Mixed & Mastered by Tyler Spratt
Engineered by Nick Smith at Dipping Vat Studio

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