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Shimmering Moon

from Fog by The Upper Strata

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lyrics

Shimmer moon,
Through a veil fog,
Passing without a sound,
Scattered wind, autumn leaves tossed around.
Passing of time into the gold and brown.
Like so many fine and true things,
That tumble down.

Shimmer moon,
Through cold and polished stone,
Someone quietly grieves alone.
Beyond the fog drifts over a field,
Barren stubborn trees,
That will not yield.

We will bend before we break,
Not old enough of mind to make that mistake.

Field of snow lit up by a shimmering moon,
Time to reflect on all those gone too soon.
Like the ships on the Rhine churning past,
We are here and oft touch no one,
As we vanish so fast.

Into the night neath ancient bridges,
And castles once proud,
All the midnight desperation,
Never spoken aloud.

We will bend before we break,
Not old enough of mind to make that mistake.
When deep in a fog,
Only cautious steps, will you take.
We will bend before we break,
Not old enough of mind to make that mistake.
Like the evening fog that daylight takes,
A hidden world before everyone awakes.

And your hand is safe,
Warm inside my pocket here.
Sometimes you have to savor
The little pleasures my dear.
Like the gift of a shimmering moon,
Through foggy night,
It brings us light as we
Hum a simple tune.

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from Fog, released September 27, 2019

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The Upper Strata Basel, Switzerland

Soaring atmosphere, cinematic, trance-inducing hypnotic.

Layering vocal harmonies, sequencers, thumping bass and spacey guitar, the duo creates a unique mix of audio flavors and hues. Poetic lyrics and passionate vocals meld with bold and catchy synth melodies. Songs that defy the gravity of genres. ... more

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