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Nick Soma
The Only Way OutNur Ein XVI
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The Only Way Out
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Nick Soma

Entry from The Only Way Out in Nur Ein XVI.

Downward Modulation

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Nick Soma - The Only Way Out
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SpoilerCriticism on organized religion, especially those weird-ass sects, but also generally, from an agnostic POV. I like how the bridge, "What are we doing with our lives? Should everything be sacrificed?" could be said by either a manipulative preacher or someone criticizing his followers.

This song features not one, not two, but six instances of downward modulation. Every modulation is down a whole tone, so that it's back in the original key at the end, suggesting a never ending downward spiral. It goes from F#m to Em (second verse) to Dm (instrumental) to Cm (second half of bridge) to Bbm (penultimate chorus) to G#m (final chorus) and back to F#m on the very last chord.

They can make you believe
Whatever serves them best
Even make you feel good
For doing what they suggest

'Cause it's the only way out
Or so they say
Otherwise you'll burn eternally
It's the only way out now
Salvation awaits
Only those who pray

Though mere humans they are
They boldly claim to know
And understand what God really wants
And so the sermon goes

It's the only way out
For so we say
Thinking for yourself we call a sin
It's the only way out now
Repeat our words:
No fun or play!

What are we doing to our lives?
Should everything be sacrificed?
What are we doing to our lives?
Should everything be sacrificed?

What are you doing to your lives?
What are you doing to your lives?

It's the only way out
Or so they say
Theirs is the right one, no reason why
But it's the only way out now
Salvation awaits
Only those who pray

It's the only way out
For so they say
So better keep that money rolling in
It's the only way out now
Salvation awaits
Only those who pay

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vowlvom

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arrangement is fun, I like the guitar part as it shifts through the modulated keys. Feels like the vocal melody struggles a bit as a result of all the changes though, a little meandering and uncertain in places. Still, a fun song and take on the challenge.

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