Just For Reference

from Scissorgames by Ghost Of The Machine

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The critically acclaimed debut album from Ghost Of The Machine released on 3 June 2022 in CD format with jewel case and an 8 page booklet, featuring the spectacular 2 page fold-out cover art by Claudia Caranfa.

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It’s been a while since a smile became a charade
Look me in the eye and see through my façade
I try so hard to hide the way I feel
Believe the pain was never real
It was just a game, there’s no one to blame

I’m the fool for telling you what’s been on my mind
You tear me down and tell me I’m broken inside
You drag my angels through the mud
It was you who drew first blood
There’s no taking it back, no more taking it back

Voices in my head remind me who I used to be
Just for reference, to keep me hanging on to reality
You know I'll admit when I was wrong
But still you say I don’t belong
It was never enough, I was never enough

Killing ourselves so we can live a lie
I’m in on a joke without a punchline
It’s no wonder that I feel so out of breath
I’ve been laughing myself to death

Place your bets and let the games begin
I can’t believe I ever let you win
But I see clearly now, I see through you now

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from Scissorgames, released June 3, 2022
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Ghost Of The Machine Leeds, UK

A melodic progressive rock band from Yorkshire, UK. Five former members of This Winter Machine joined forces with vocalist Charlie Bramald (Nova Cascade).

Taking the best elements from their critically acclaimed previous endeavours and pushing forward in a heavy and adventurous direction, Ghost Of The Machine has unleashed their debut album Scissorgames to the world. ... more

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