NUR EIN
almost 12 years agopassed
3:08
Watertight
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The Tydon Docks

Entry from Watertight in Nur Ein IX.

Guest Family Member

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Watertight
The Tydon Docks

It's a family affair
A painful realisation that a giant rift is breaking us apart
We think it's only fair
that given your proclivities for wantonness
you leave our family hearth

Genocide and mutilation
Pollution and deforestation
Your actions leave our planet crumbling to dust
It is very clear that you're not one of us

Who called you "ape"?
You know that you're not worthy of the name
You never have done anything but bring our family shame
We've gathered up the evidence, and our case is watertight
Your taxonomic classification just isn't right

You know that it makes sense
They call you Homo sapiens
But when have you shown signs of sapience?
So we must say goodbye
And cast you out forever from
The Family Hominidae

(Backing vocals by various guest Family members)

Who called you "ape"?
You know that you're not worthy of the name
You never have done anything but bring our family shame
We've gathered up the evidence, and our case is watertight
Your taxonomic classification just isn't right

Gorillas and orang-utan have all come to agree
That there must be a be a drastic pruning of our ancient family tree
Chimpanzees and their cousins bonobo
Have come to the conclusion that you have to go

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JonPorobil

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Your bongos sound fine to me. Maybe a bit quiet in the mix, but it sounds good! Your lyrics are a bit on the blunt side, but I like your interpretation of the title. Maybe you can go into more detail about the crimes that whoever you're singing to had committed that merit them being cast out of a whole taxonomical family? I was a bit bored at first, but when the layered vocals kick in at the end, the whole thing really clicks and satisfies. Great job!

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