empire! empire! (i was a lonely estate) - It's Plague, and You're Invited | 𝙎𝙇𝙊𝙒𝙀𝘿 + 𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝘽𝙀𝘿

Artist   / eeiwale   https://empireempire.bandcamp.com/ LYRICS All of this time I should have known, but we buried our hopes in our throats. And though it spared us from honesty, it could not deny anything else. After the air cleared and the anger left our bodies, we slept more soundly. We slept more soundly! On Denton, where you realized the full weight of what you had done, you felt ashamed for the first time. But still refused to admit that you were wrong! I swore I would not carry your weight for you anymore when, at twenty-one, you cannot help yourself. But in the time you were making up your mind, we still held our breath. So history repeats, and the feeling that I will one day wake an old and empty man only drives me harder. Even if you will not sacrifice your youth, it will grow to resent you. Like a body of water, it will yield only to entrenched earth. I swore I would not carry your weight for you anymore when, at twenty-one, you cannot help yourself. But in the time you were making up your mind, we already knew. -------------------------- 🎤 Credits: All credits go to the talented artists who created these original tracks. This channel is a celebration of their artistry. Support them by checking out their music on official platforms. 🚫 Rights Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the music featured in these mixes. No copyright infringement intended. If you are the copyright owner and have any concerns, please contact me directly. 🎨 Visuals: The animated GIF used in this video is not my creation, and I do not own the rights to it. It serves as a captivating visual backdrop for the slowed and reverbed experience. --------------------------------------------------------------- #spedup #nightcore --------------------------------------------------------------- What It Takes to Move Forward is a deeply emotional and introspective emo album by Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate), released in 2009. Blending twinkly, intricate guitar work with raw, heartfelt lyrics, the record captures a sense of nostalgia, longing, and vulnerability. The album is known for its narrative lyricism, often reading like short stories or journal entries, with themes of memory, loss, and personal growth. Musically, it draws influence from classic Midwest emo bands like American Football and Mineral, featuring clean, melodic guitar tones, dynamic tempo shifts, and a delicate balance between softness and intensity. Keith Latinen’s vocals, fragile and sincere, bring a unique authenticity to each track. What It Takes to Move Forward has become a cult classic within the emo revival scene, praised for its emotional honesty and its ability to resonate deeply with listeners navigating the complexities of life and relationships. #indierock #midwestemo #emo #rymcore #slowed #slowedandreverb --------------------------------------------------------------- What It Takes to Move Forward is a deeply emotional and introspective emo album by Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate), released in 2009. Blending twinkly, intricate guitar work with raw, heartfelt lyrics, the record captures a sense of nostalgia, longing, and vulnerability. The album is known for its narrative lyricism, often reading like short stories or journal entries, with themes of memory, loss, and personal growth. Musically, it draws influence from classic Midwest emo bands like American Football and Mineral, featuring clean, melodic guitar tones, dynamic tempo shifts, and a delicate balance between softness and intensity. Keith Latinen’s vocals, fragile and sincere, bring a unique authenticity to each track. What It Takes to Move Forward has become a cult classic within the emo revival scene, praised for its emotional honesty and its ability to resonate deeply with listeners navigating the complexities of life and relationships. #indierock #midwestemo #emo #rymcore