Heron's Legs from Slackjaw EP by Matty Humphries

In the early morning monochrome
the fear sets in
midnight melodies now ominous drones
set the soundtrack for your journey to begin.

Ashtray breath pushed past concrete lips
you drag yourself out of your hole
slink past sleeping ghosts and move towards the cracks
that let the light in, shines a pathway for the bold

And Oh, how your stomach aches from chemical laughter
And all foundations shake just as you pass therm by,
As if youre larger than life.

Into the blinding grey on Heron's legs
the wind tears through your nose
swing and sway your way past wooden skeletons
as they invite you out the way of busy roads.

Late night stories slip through pocket holes
the gravel sounds like progress
as you replay the glowing moments of the day
you crack a smile through plastic cheeks and acid breath.

And Oh, how your jaw would snap if it were colder
And all the raised eyebrows around us let us know that we exist
not just magic in the mist.

But it wont be long, til you can bury deep
Beneath your fortress made of styrophoam
and cantonese cuisine
You cast aside, your manifesto
All intentions out the window now you're home.

Strain your eyes to navigate the lanes
that werent there yesterday
you wish to take the weight off tired limbs
take the mind away from darting eyed and fizzing veins

Through skin-up alleyways, forgotten fields
your roots start tugging at your feet
the outstrecthed clammy hands of pure comradery
drags you to safety on these ancient battlefields

And Oh, when your brain checks out your legs still manage
And all the beacons lit before you, used to your advantage glow
We'll be back before you know.
And Oh, how your stomach aches from chemical laughter
And all foundations shake just as you pass therm by,
As if youre larger than life


But it wont be long, til you can bury deep
Beneath your fortress made of styrophoam
and cantonese cuisine
You cast aside, your manifesto
All intentions out the window now you're home.
Your life has just been saved by Sex on Toast

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