Heliophobia

from Shutdown Nowhere by Empty Threat

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The second single and track off our debut ep "Shutdown Nowhere"!

The song tells the tale of a girl pushed to the edge by the torment from those around her. Ridiculed for her imperfections, she learns to hate everyone around her and becomes resentful towards herself for what she has become. However, if either party had simply taken the higher road and stepped above the hate – none of this would have happened. “Heliophobia” refers to how people are afraid to seek the truth and light. They either shelter themselves away to ridicule or degrade others, or corrupt truths to use as a weapon. Sonically, this song is fast, tight, and punky. The music races and pauses only briefly to reflect upon the state the world is left in.

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It started with a weakness
And falling down, falling down
She kept it as a secret,
Her gown
She spends her time waiting,
Looking up, praying to the Sun
She spends her time hating,
Everyone

She's not the only one waiting

And all you had to take
Was a step in the right direction

But then they all found out
And burnt her heart, burnt her heart
Amidst the screaming and shouts,
They tore her life apart
She's standing
Staring at the fire in the sky
She's waiting for Hell

She's not the only one waiting

And all you had to take
Was a step in the right direction

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from Shutdown Nowhere, released October 6, 2017
Written and performed by Empty Threat
Recorded by Corey Bernard
Mixed & Mastered by Glen Robinson

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Empty Threat

Empty Threat is an alternative, punk, grunge band from Mississauga, Ontario.

Michael Roane - Guitar and Vocals

Ryan Dobson - Bass and Backing Vocals

David Jameson - Drums

Matthew Roane - Guitar and Backing Vocals ... more

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