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First Light

by Westenra

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1.
You see me standing here a shadow of the night I'm feeling lost and scared this world is so dark I need a change now, want the pain to fade away Trying to find a path to a place that feels so right Through the trees Dark meets the dawn Then I saw the first light Through the trees Dark meets the dawn Then I saw the first light!  Past events did happen or we wouldn't have today I'm feeling grateful for memories that can decay I've made mistakes now, no I dont regret my sins Finally I have found a place to feel alive
2.
Empowered 05:15
Deep, deep down, deep down below, under the surface Break, break down, break down the walls, release me Open the door, keep the key, For this is who I'm meant to be Feel empowered, feel the light, this is right Be, be yourself, be your real self, true identity Take, take down, take down the mask, neurodiversity
3.
Living in a shadow of a ghost The one you all love the most Paint a perfect picture One they can not hear Let's forget the bad parts Like they never faltered Like they never faltered Don't disgrace the dead Just shame us all instead Shame us all instead Life is for the living Life is for the living Living in a shadow of a ghost ​ It's not fair to compare I'll never be her I am me, can't you see I'm proud to be If you could see the wounds that you all create Living in the past, give me a chance Give me a chance Never feeling good enough Haunted heartache It does not go away Every comment you make Self esteem chips away Self esteem chips away Don't disgrace the dead Just torture me instead Torture me instead I can't look at her face Don't think I can do this Living in a shadow of a ghost
4.
Soul Shine 03:12
Look at yourself, what you lack Makes you energy sap Feed off hate, feed off the fight Energy vampire... vampire Negative, so toxic Pull you down, keep you there You're such a drain It's me you blame Drive me insane Let my wings fly, soul shine This life is mine, soul shine  Soul shine! Don't you change me, don't kill my fire Can't dim my shine, my shine My shine! Don't tear me down, I'll cut you out Out of my life...my life It makes me strong, don't get me wrong Don't guilt trip... guilt trip me Exaggerate, irritate Pull me down, keep me there You're such a drain It's me you blame Drive me insane
5.
I'm on self destruct, I'm stuck in a rut My brain keeps telling me, I'm not good enough Need to hide, the daemon inside  Evil voices that make me cry at night ​ Great time, to be alive This monster wants me to die World's a better place without me alive No place to hide, trapped in my own mind Self criticize, or telling me lies It's hard to find the truth, but I need to survive Try to hide, the daemon inside  My own worst enemy, it's killing me . . . Daemon inside Daemon inside Daemon inside Goodbye to the daemon inside!
6.
Sirens 04:01
It was dark, I followed the stars  To a new place that's calling my name I thought, they'd keep me safe  But the stars, they begin to fade  The fog, the fog sets in  And a chill that takes my breath away I can feel a storm coming  That will change our world forever ​ When those sirens sound  I see you lying there  Sirens are the sound  Of my nightmare I wake, so cold and still  How did this happen to me  They break our hearts  To see the wreckage left behind  Their cries, I hear their cries  I feel the fear rise in my eyes  Used to think they sung so sweetly But look at this life they have stolen from me When those sirens sound I see there's blood in your hair  Sirens re-awaken  My nightmare When those sirens sound  I see you lying there  Sirens are the sound  Of my nightmare When those sirens sound I see there's blood in your hair  Sirens re-awaken  My nightmare
7.
Try to fight not to peak inside Scared of what you'll find You will see the reason why Some things should stay locked away ​ Go to sleep Pandora, Pandora Don't disturb Pandora, Pandora
8.
Trinity 04:16
Strange world, different to what we know Keep others safe, invisible foe We fight as one, war can be won What we had, not for granted ​ Hold my hand by you I stand Strong together, strong in numbers With support, love for each other We Trinity Hold my hand by you I stand Pillars of hope, pillars of power Bound together, with love and desire We Trinity ​ Cruel world, not fair for everyone Out of our control, invisible foe We fight as one, war can be won What we had, not for granted War can be won
9.
So dark, eyes wide open, night has spoken So dark, my life-force fades away So cold, ice is burning, I feel I’m turning So cold, my life-force slips away The last beat of our hearts, our last moments together Before we can ascend, into skies filled with aether We’re as bright as the stars, that will burn for millennia These souls never will part, the last beat of our hearts So sharp, passions soaring, minds exploring So sharp, the taste is so divine So far, I feel I’m falling, I hear you calling So far, eternity awaits

about

“First Light” - the debut album from Whitby’s inimitable gothic rockers :: WESTENRA :: - has now emerged from the shadows. It includes new versions of the debut singles “First Light” and “The Last Beat of Our Hearts” along with eight brand new tracks. Downloads include an extra gift of album artwork wallpapers.

All songs on the album were written, recorded and produced by the band throughout the tumultuous year that was 2020. Despite the unprecedented times, they have managed to create gothic rock anthems that are intimate yet universal/fragile yet powerful. Tales of heartbreak, self-doubt, loss and the search for redemption sit side by side with those of connection, ancient magick, reclaiming identity, and the power of unity.

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released January 4, 2021

All songs written, recorded, performed and produced by WESTENRA.
Recorded at The Lodge and at Golden Lion, August 2019 - November 2020.
Band Photography: Badgerwoman and Luciferia
Artwork: C.S. Graham

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Westenra Whitby, UK

Melodic Gothic Rock from Whitby. Luciferia (vocals), Karl (guitar) and Dominique (bass) create dark & emotional, yet uplifting & danceable songs.

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