Absolution Song

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Recorded for the compilation "K21-The Great Reset" curated by
Die Diebe.
The full compilation is available digitally and physically in the form of a
paper calendar at www.diediebe.ch/k21

The song was written coming out of a depressive phase.
The idea of absolution, the medieval custom of buying a letter of indulgence that absolved you of your sins (or rather, cleared your conscience, giving you peace of mind) represents a short-term solution to your problems, a distraction or drug numbing your mind.
The real absolution, however, comes from working through it, such as by making music (“give your body to the disembodied”), and with it heal your own sadness and that of others (“chant to the disenchanted”).
There is no such thing as sad music, because music automatically lifts your spirits.

lyrics

running around in circles solves no mystery
all your money won’t absolve you of your misery
it’s no mystery to me
give your body to the disembodied
chant to the disenchanted
and give love

you can’t write your own indulgence son
you’ve been indulging like a thief
filling your void with substance
that’s a heathen misbelief
cause nothing here comes free
you heathen fiend of ill feeling
everything you think you need, redeem
give it up and you’ll be finally freed

give your body to the disembodied
chant to the disenchanted
let the melodies lift your body
and free your mind of its enchantment

take off the burden of your misery
what sweet relief

credits

released January 1, 2021
Written by Lorenzo Contin.
Performed by Lorenzo Contin and Epa Wolansky.
Mixed and mastered by Lili Vanilly and Bujar Berisha,
© Die Diebe 2020.

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