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The Dreaming City

by Starborn

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1.
Out of the storm, of stars I am born A servant forlorn, lost and alone Retribution will soon be mine What I'd give to turn the hands of time My salvation is on the line How can we carry on this time? You taught me about pain, agony and grief The only thing I asked of you was a moment of belief In the grand scheme of things we are alone Little more than just flesh and bone I had hopes, I had dreams, I had faith But I didn't have the strength it takes Now the time has come, again I will rise Out of the dark, and into the light Out of the storm, of stars I am born A servant forlorn, lost and alone Solo Atkinson Solo Foley You taught me about pain, agony and grief The only thing I asked of you was a moment of belief Now the time has come, again I will rise Out of the dark, and into the light Out of the storm, of stars I am born A servant forlorn, lost and alone Solo Foley
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A nubile, pale and thin A perfect specimen Without excuse, she's going home with him A cold hand throws the locks Her mind succumbs to shock Her will to live is as solid as a rock Her hair is golden and divine His lips are poison to the vine "Eat my flesh, and drink my wine What once was yours, now is mine." "Pollyanna: please thy master When this is over, the saints will take you home, home." Her tears fall from the sky like rain: this is cruelty unchained If love's a crime, then you are guilty, guilty Her tears fall from the sky like rain, this is cruelty unchained Behind closed doors, a sunset stained This Lolita is claimed Angels weeping in their sleep Pray the Lord her soul to keep Solo Foley Solo Atkinson "Pollyanna: please thy master When this is over, the saints will take you home, home." Her tears fall from the sky like rain: this is cruelty unchained If love's a crime, then you are guilty, guilty Her tears fall from the sky like rain, this is cruelty unchained Behind closed doors, a sunset stained This Lolita is claimed Angels weeping in their sleep Pray the Lord her soul to keep
3.
See the prophet, see the sage, calling freaks up to the stage Point and laugh at their deformity Sunken eyes fixed to a stare, ashamed of the cross they have to bear Their sorrow smothered by the calliope Exploited by the system What have they done? Dared to the chase the shadows Into unforgiving sun? The curtain is raised, and the klaxon turns Embittered with rage, a call to arms is heard: "Forfeit your precious Eden; sanity, exiled Behold the birth of this chimera's season" No light remains in this carnival of shadows We sleep till dark Sleep till dark When the evening falls, madness is to follow Blood for blood The eye of the night is ours Solo Foley Ascend the killing floor, there's work to be done Hone your instruments of wrath, now the slaughter has begun Who's the master, who's the slave, who is headed for the grave? We were destined for the spike; there was nothing more to life Solo Foley Solo Atkinson Double There is no escape, you belong to us When you enter the gate, of this manic circus "Forfeit your precious Eden; sanity, exiled Behold the birth of this chimera's season" No light remains in this carnival of shadows We sleep till dark Sleep till dark When the evening falls, madness is to follow Blood for blood The eye of the night is ours
4.
Solo Foley An empty presence fills the room where you once stood Photographs in gilded frames reflect the truth There is blood under our nails; we should have known Too blind to see that you were sinking like a stone I'm sorry, I didn't know what you had planned If only I'd had a chance to understand Without you, I am a king without a crown Just tell me: what circumstances took you down? Toll, toll, the church bells toll for thee Leaving me I know, God, how I know the true sound of silence Toll, toll, the church bells toll for thee Leaving me I know, God, how I know the true sound of silence Memories are all I have to keep you close Monuments behind a gate guarded by ghosts Sleepless nights haunted by things I should have said There is an end to words: farewell, my fallen friend Solo Atkinson Solo Foley Toll, toll, the church bells toll for thee Leaving me I know, God, how I know the true sound of silence Toll, toll, the church bells toll for thee Leaving me I know, God, how I know the true sound of silence
5.
Herod: Lamentation and mourning Just as the day is dawning A veil of darkness forming for the mothers of children who are no more Herod the king has spoken: "Emmanuel has awoken Go out in search of the chosen, and kill him where he stands, as it was foretold" The Pharisees: Hear what the prophets said: "He will rise up from the dead" Who is he who comes in the name of the Lord? Say what is this? The Holy Ghost? God from God, Lord of Hosts? He says he came not to bring peace, but to bring a sword The Apostles: In his wake Jerusalem will fall Lunatics and lepers, he heals them all! He came to cleanse us of our sins He is the Messiah, the King of Kings Pilate: Bring him to me, Pharisees Let him be judged The Christ: My God, why? Why have you forsaken me? When all I did was bleed? My God, why? Why have you forsaken me? When all I did was bleed For you... The Multitude: Thorns, we'll crown his head with thorns The Jews and Gentiles mourn Stone, we'll take it stone by stone The kingdom down below The Christ: My God, why? Why have you forsaken me? When all I did was bleed? My God, why? Why have you forsaken me? When all I did was bleed For you... Solo Atkinson Pilate: Heed my words, take your cross, drag it to the Place of Skulls If as you say, Son of God, let him come redeem his son... Solo Foley The Tempter: Are you not the Holy One? Can't you chose which throne you sit upon? Behold the kingdoms of the earth Cast down and bow to me Defy your Holy Trinity Forsake the calling of your birth The Christ: I reject your offering Get behind me, Prince of Sin I will not toil where the worm doesn't die The Tempter: Very well, so be it All the riches of the world are forfeit Remove the beam from your eye; we'll meet again in time Solo Foley Mary: On the first day of the week, while the city gently sleeps For those who find, thou did seek, his return The Christ: Go, go spread the word, teach all you've heard Rise, Fallen Kingdom, rise, to the palace in the sky! The Christ: My God, why? Why have you forsaken me? When all I did was bleed? My God, why? Why have you forsaken me? When all I did was bleed For you...

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"Starborn sound like they’ve walked straight out of 80s USA, ringing reminiscent of Metal Church and early Megadeth in their speed-infused, American power metal approach. Whilst ‘The Dreaming City’ is clearly an homage to the greats of the past, Starborn do their predecessors a great justice." PowerPlay Magazine

"The idea these Brits are going for is delivered with a clarity on par with the biggest names in the genre. There may be only five songs in all but each one is honed to a fine cutting point, melding aggression and technical expertise with ease. A full length in a year or two will hopefully bring the ideas presented here to full fruition. For now, it’s advised they bask in the light of utter victory." - 9.5/10 The Metal Observer

"The Dreaming City follows the band's Born by the Wind demo of 2014 and is an improvement in every way. Starborn doesn't really sound like too many other bands out there." - The Metal Crypt

"UK heavy metal that sure needs exposure, it's perfect!" -100/100 Voted Best band for May 2015, The Metal Mag

Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far, all purchases go straight into the recording of our debut album.

credits

released July 1, 2015

Mixing and mastering by Kyle Partridge
Artwork by Luke Oram
Booklet and Layout by Mumintroll

The Dreaming City line up:
Bruce Turnbull - Vocals
Chris Foley - Guitar
Sean Atkinson - Guitar
Jonny Kelsey - Bass
Dan Alderson - Drums

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Starborn Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Heavy/power metal from Newcastle, England.

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