An Apparition

by A Sense of Purpose

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lyrics

I don’t know what I’ve become.
I’m a shadow of the man that I once thought I was.
Feeling like an imposter; finding myself at a loss for words.
I fear my faults can’t be undone and the worst is yet to come.

I am an apparition, fallen short of intended fruition.

I’ve been dying just to your smile, to feel the warmth of a summer’s day
My own design has failed me.
Advancement led astray.

Misguided architect.
Rebuilding to outweigh the inevitable decay.
Faulted foundation; imperfect creation.
Know that in darkest desolation
There is a light alive.

I’ve been dying just to see a smile, to feel that warmth (of a summer’s day)
My own design has failed me.
Advancement led astray.

When the sun goes down don’t let your luminesce follow.
Be your own source because we are not hollow.

I’ve been dying just to see a smile, to feel the warmth of a summer’s day
My own design has failed me.
Advancement led astray.

There is a light alive.

credits

released July 6, 2018
Jon Benjamin - Vocals
Chris Petrof - Guitar, Vocals
Kyle Whittaker - Guitar
Nick Chiudioni - Drums
Seth Holt - Bass

Written by A Sense of Purpose
Produced, mixed and mastered by Andrew Baylis
Drums engineered by Steve Perrino

With Special Thanks to Tyler Valendza

Artwork by Austin Wade/Wade Visual

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A Sense of Purpose Cleveland, Ohio

A Sense of Purpose is a metalcore band from Cleveland, OH. Formed in 2015, the quintet craft their music pairing lush vocal arrangements with vibrant, heavy instrumentation. Each release in their ever-growing catalog is a gripping showcase of pulsing rhythms, dynamic guitar work, pop-driven melodies, spirited hooks, and a daringness to push the boundaries of their sound. ... more

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Apr 26

Pike Room at the Crofoot

Pontiac, MI
Apr 28

Donato's Basement

Columbus, OH
May 17

Musica

Akron, OH

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