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1.
2492 03:45
Verse 1 The future is black. That much is certain. The present is grey. That much is true. Hidden from sun beneath a dirt curtain, Whole generations who've never seen blue. Prechorus Let the record show In the twenty-fifth of our centuries Man will near his end. Chorus This is the world. Near unrecognizable. Not the Mother Earth that you knew. This is the world in a state that's unforgivable. This is what it is to live in 2492. Verse 2 The future is black. That much is certain. The preset is grey. Survive and demean. Crammed in like cattle and fed malnutrition, Whole generations who've never touched green.
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Verse 1 Consider this an honor. You have been chosen To go before your world; To the outside. You'll see things like no other. This is exploration. In finding the new world On the outside. Chorus We must go for the sake of all mankind. Few will know but all may see in time. There's no telling what we'll find. I will go. There is meaning to my life. There is meaning to my life. Verse 2 Consider this an honor Or an obligation. They know we've got no choice Planetside. It's either stay and die here Or live in exploration. I think I'll take my chance on the outside. Bridge Ender What are they to say of us? We may not return. Will they even speak of us, if we do not return? We may not return.
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Verse Doctor reassure us. (won't you tell us again?) That your machine won't kill us. Ladies and gents in a technical sense I've been able to prove only mathematic success. Prechorus Perilous. Curious. Our sudden ascension. That such beauty causes so much apprehension. Chorus Strap yourselves in tight. Journey through the night. Try, enjoy your flight. You may never see this light... See this light again. See this light again. Bridge The human body wasn't meant (x3) Meant to survive...
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Daughter 03:46
Out of the starboard window Amidst a twinkling sea. My feeble eyes must show That they are not decieved. Focusing on a glow. Distracted by the gleem. The hopes of all I know Rewarded it would seem. She is lovely. We will love her. She is lonley. We will be with her. She is lovely. We will love her. She is lonley. We will be with her. What is left for us to do But claim her as our own? We've found ourselves a home. What if she is not alone? Not alone.
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Verse 1 One moment ago, I knew that Earth was alone. That life there was all there had been. With one hostile act, my awe/ my knowledge was dashed. Guns drawn they're bringing us in. Chorus What are the chances that we'd get a chance like this? What are the odds here that human life does exist? I would not expect it, but what do I know? Verse 2 Radio silence. We're waiting on violence. This could quickly turn to disaster. Escorted down, we're the talk of the town; Are we trailblazers or tresspassers? Last Chorus What are the chances that we'd get a chance like this What are the odds here that human life does exist? Merely exploring. For us such a desperate time. What are the odds that our presence here is a crime? I did not expect this but what do I know?
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The Trial 03:38
Verse 1 Accusations fall On a peaceful ship. A giant leap for all. Bound at the wrists. Chorus Try me like the devil Just to see what I will do. It's easy to seem evil when there's an angel in the room. Verse 2 A lengthy trip to make For such a hostile world. I think I'd rather take The hand of this girl. Bridge/Ender Lost in your gaze I will drift in and out of this room. Wake me when this trial's over. I will dream of you. Lost in your galaxy We could miss you by a year. As luck would have it we have landed in your atmosphere.
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The Cell 05:56
Verse 1 Nightfall aproaches. My first day inside. The guards will assume that I haven't died. A sleek silhouette, A shadow draws near. Sneak me a meal and relief on my ear. Does your father know you're here? Chorus 'You'll will wait here.' So they said. 'Hush, my dear. He is dead. He is dead.' 'I'll get you out.' Verse 2 Nightfall aproaches. My fourth day inside. The guards will assume that I haven't died. Movement in darkness. My spirits will rise. Sneak me a friend, and relief on my eyes. Does your father know you're here? Bridge Girl, there's still time. Get yourself out of here. They won't know it was you. Boy, that'd be fine If I didn't feel The way I do for you. Ender (Aaleigh! Leave me. I'll get you out some - I'll get you out. x2) BRIDGE (Aaleigh! Save me. I'll get you out some - I'll get you out. x2) Your father knows you're here.
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The Storm 04:07
Verse 1 Listen to that thunder. Just beyond the trees. And this spell I'm under, Carried on the breeze. Carried on the breeze. First Chorus There's beauty in a storm... Sometimes. When it rains, love, let it pour into our lives. Verse 2 Listen to those raindrops Dancing on the glass. And a storm like this one, It will never last. We will never last... Bridge What if she asks me to stay? (please don't leave me) Would I have the heart just to tell her 'no'? What if she asks me to stay? (please don't leave me) The fate of my world might they never know. Last Chorus There's heartbreak in a storm... Sometimes. When it rains, love, it'll pour out of your eyes. Ender And then she asked me to stay. (please don't leave me) I haven't the heart just to let her go.
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The Chase 06:26
Verse 1 Lead me out of the trees Lead me into the sun. I know that we're running, Just not which way to run. Keep your eyes ahead. Their sights are not on you. If they risk a shot They're risking more than two. Chorus Chase me through the city streets. I've only one thing on my mind. Chase me through the city streets. I've only one thing on my mind. Will I ever see you again? Verse 2 Lead me out of the light. Crash me in through the gate. I know that I'm leaving, but my heart will debate. If we reach our goal I'll pray they're kind to you. If we both are caught They're stopping more than two. (The Pursuite) Ender I'm not running away. I've got so much to say. I've got something that they don't have. I am getting away. I will make my escape. I've got something that they don't have. Try to catch, try to kill me. Think, 'He won't escape this time.' In the dark where I'll leave you What's worth running for my life? What's worth running for if not life?
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The Return 04:13
Verse I am home again but can I really call it home? When my heart beats a tale of how I lost it in a storm. And you would sooner kill then help a brother on his own. This place is sicker now. It's not the Earth I knew before. Chorus This is the world. Hail me as a hero. World, there's something that you don't know. I hate to be the bearer of bad news But I've found something. It's not for you (Final Chorus) They may be arriving soon To cast they're shadows on the moon. Bridge Listen to that thunder. Listen to them panic. Listen to that thunder. Listen to me panic.
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Verse 1 Look down upon us and search in yourself. It's cold up where you are. Does that mean that your eyes are too? Do you have the malice, do you have the heartlessness That's necessary to do what you're here to do? Chorus Cast your shadows and we will cast our own. We will cast our own. Beneath your halo evil will be shown. Evil will be shown to us all. Verse 2 Eclipsed by a deadline unknown, we prepare. If given enough time we could have been ready to move. But, you have the malice, you proved with The Arsonist, That's necessary to do what you're here to do. Ender If we do not win this war the moon will be lost forever. (x6) The Earth will be lost... This is the world. Near unrecognizable. Not the Mother Earth that you knew. This is the world. In a state that's unforgivable. This is what it is to live in 2490 This is what it is to live in 2490 This is what it was to live in 2490!

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The first chapter in the 'To Give You The Stars' audio saga. Journey across the galaxy to find romance, tragedy, and SPACE BATTLES. 11 pulse-pounding, heart-wrenching, ear-massaging tracks take you on a 50 minute ride into a post-apocalyptic wasteland called Mother Earth as it quickly nears its end. Witness the birth of true love, the first steps taken into the universe beyond and a discovery that will spark an intergalactic war that spells certain doom for our failing planet. Experience the sci-fi epic at its beginning. Tragic Space Opera has never sounded so good.

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released February 24, 2012

All music written, performed, recorded, and mixed by Abe Kilpin. Mastered by Andrew Boyce. Cover Art by Adam Taylor. Title Art by Kevin Lafin. All other art by Abe Kilpin.

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The Lost EP is here!

TGYTS is a sprawling science fiction concept built on tragedy, romance and spectacle. It is written by Abe Kilpin who hopes to bring the story to life through multiple platforms.

So far, it has been told exclusively through music on the debut album '2492' and follow-up EP 'The Lost'. Abe is currently working on a novelization with the ultimate goal being a film version.
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