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It worries me that there is no consequence for some horrendous actions, in fact in some circles these people turn out to be something to aspire to, which defies reason if you have any kind of humanity. This is about one of those people who apparently don't.
The F6 rating is from World War Z by Max Brooks. It refers to people who are incredibly successful in the modern world, but are of no practical use at all when their artificial bubble is taken away. I love that idea. 'Hey Kid wanna see a trick?' is a Buffy reference. It's just a line that stayed with me for some reason.

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HELLO NERO:
I've lived without consequence. I've lived without regret.
I've waited for the foot to drop but it hasn't happened yet.
There's no one here to reprimand or punish my misdeeds.
I live the way you wish you could on want and whim and need.
And rewards and praise they shower down like bolts from above.
The animals that surround me are competitors.
My eyes they shine, my teeth they gleam, and i foam at the mouth.
I rate F6 without meaning, So look around.
Hey kid do you want to see a trick?
Do you want to know what it is ive done and where you're going wrong?
Hey kid do you want to see a trick?
Can you smile when you burn your cities down, and then pass the hat around? Hey kid?
My friends are all adversaries. They say 'Hello Nero'
Because i used to play the violin and watch the embers glow.
They say that i have a disease, an affliction of the brain,
But i'm the back bone of humanity, yes i dictate the pace.
And through it all i walk alone, the ace in this pack.
I need more feathers for my throne, More gold to fill cracks.
My eyes they shine, my teeth they gleam and i foam from the mouth,
And no-one will cry when i leave, so listen up.
Hey kid do you want to see a trick?
Do you want to know what it is ive done and where you're going wrong?
Hey kid do you want to see a trick?
Can you smile when you burn your cities down, and then pass the hat around?

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from The Seven Sins and All They Bring Part 3, released October 18, 2017

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The Highwire Calamity Gravesend, UK

Aiming for somewhere between Arcade Fire and Murder By Death, usually missing wildly.

I had songs that weren't right for my other band (3dbsdown.bandcamp.com), so I started demoing them for myself. It has got a bit out of hand. I'd like to record more songs properly but that costs money, so all contributions gratefully accepted. ... more

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