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The Bride Wore Black

from "THERE INSIDE THE DARK" by The Rape

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I run, not as fast as my mind, mindful I can never reach the place where you found refuge, where you lie. I will never reach you lest I give up the ghost.
I will get there slowly like a bride, dressed in doubt until I hear that “Yes, I do” - with the eyes of who seeks confirmation of the presence of her spouse at the altar.
As beautiful as the time you carry away with you.
Yes, I will come slowly, like a bride, dressed in doubt until I see your grave, staring in disbelief as if seeking to awaken from a nightmare, not seeking confirmation of any presence.
As beautiful as the time I carry away with me.
I will have no bouquet of flowers, the flowers fade. In my hands the desperation of a woman who loves you and the weakness of a young girl not satisfied with mere memories.
Despair sinks but never goes away. Now, I'm suspended on that thin line that separates my light from my darkness, those you once knew and loved.
Ready to accept your non return, I embrace the idea I had of happiness you sought so badly to deny. Today I will boldly hold on to it with rage.
I will bring you nothing you can touch.
Do you still have hands? With those you held me tight and then always left me, without asking. Each thing at the right time.
Nothing you can listen to.
Do you still have ears? With those you listened to your music, now also mine, in every note and every word.
Will you still read down there?
Will you still have eyes? I love you even without eyes, I return even without them. You did not look with those eyes. I hear you with the love and the hatred of those mocked by fate. I see you through the
eyes of a blind man, now. Take me down with you for a night of sleep, I’ll be awake.
I am your light. In five years, will you remember? Yes, you and I will do great things together, but not here, right?
In heaven, will you still want anything to do with me?

(Kathya West)

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from "THERE INSIDE THE DARK", track released January 6, 2017
Kathya West / lyrics, concept, vocals
Danilo Gallo / baritone guitars, organ
Riccardo Tosi / live electronics

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Kathya West Milan, Italy

I was born in Milan from an Italian mother and american father.

I died on the same day.

Art was born with me, an impulse, a survival instinct, an expressive need like music.
I am mainly a musician.

I play the voice.

My main source of inspiration is everything that moves me and puts in disharmony my emotions, my impulses that express themselves and elevate in every artistic form. ... more

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