How did they find me?
How did they know?
This misconception of fate
I'm about to let go
Awake in a new light, I'm
Alone in this room
Heavy at heart, it may be a lie
You will not see me
It's a new day
(Why did they follow me home?)
It's a new day
One
More
Step
It's here waiting for you
Now go
Slow, take your time
Leave
No
Mark
You lost your way
I hope you're watching me
One
More
Step
It's here waiting for you
Now go
Slow, take your time
Subtle breakdown
From the one so free
You lost your way
No one held you back from me
How do you all
Speak
With a lying tongue?
How do we all
Sleep
With a dying sun?
Sit down
Lighten your load
This storm is coming
You should stay home
But I fear you won't
Hey, let's get lost in a crowd, while
Searching for something worth holding
Hey, let's get still lost in a crowd
I'll show you so much more
Much more
So much more
So much more
Are we waiting?
For a savior?
Someone to heal this
Or erase us
How did they find me?
How did they know?
This misconception of fate
I'm about to let go
Awake in a new light, I'm
Alone in this room
I'm heavy at heart, it may be a lie
You will not see me
It's a new day
It's a new day
It's a new day
Are we waiting
For a savior?
I'm so sick of waiting
I've been waiting
My whole life
This is a new day
This is a new day
This is a new day
About This Song
"New Day" is a haunting progressive rock exploration of isolation, paranoia, and the struggle for personal transformation amid feelings of being pursued or watched. The lyrics convey a protagonist grappling with misconceptions about their fate while seeking solitude and a fresh start, yet feeling unable to escape scrutiny or judgment from others. Musically, Karnivool delivers their signature atmospheric sound with intricate rhythms, ambient textures, and Ian Kenny's soaring vocals that shift between vulnerable whispers and powerful crescendos. The song exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy progressive elements with emotional depth, creating a sonic landscape that mirrors the psychological tension in the lyrics. It stands as a compelling piece from their critically acclaimed "Sound Awake" album, showcasing how progressive rock can articulate complex internal struggles with both musical sophistication and raw emotional honesty.
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