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1. |
Sing for Misery
03:19
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once again
you cut the rope around my neck
you took the burden and made it insignificant
‘cos it’s times like these
when I need your help to lead
back to the way things were
back to safety that I lost
lately I surrendered to the paranoia’s call
broke under the pressure of the past that’s come to haunt
maybe life just moved a bit too fast
so I got scared of change
and I thought that it was up to me to stall just for a sec
help me
help myself move on
except and let go
this self-destruction must stop
it got the best of me
I can’t take no more
one more year has passed and once again
scattered pieces I collect
in this struggle and confusion I search for life
I need some time to think this through
stop the punishment I gave into
turn the trembling in a smile
except and let go
help me
help myself move on
except and let go
this self-destruction must stop
it got the best of me
I can’t take no more
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2. |
Fragile Lives
02:54
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let me go I can’t breathe
times are changing
I’m sick and tired of playing games
compromises that I hate
all these pretty words
are they paying off?
or is sugarcoating lies
just as bad as what you did to us so long?
how to live when there is no one by your side?
how to walk away when guilt is all you ever felt?
our fragile lives are worthless
if we let kindness die
let kindness die
we need words of comfort
please promise we won’t die in vain
whisper to my ear say:
everything’s gonna be fine
word of reinsurance
words to make sense of this mess
how long can we hold on?
walking over corpses when there’s money to be made
human scum that I can’t tolerate is suffocating us
will they bring us down?
is this how we fall?
we need words of comfort
please promise we won’t die in vain
whisper to my ear say:
everything’s gonna be fine
word of reinsurance
words to make sense of this mess
how long can we hold on?
we need words of comfort
please promise we won’t die in vain
whisper to my ear say:
everything’s gonna be fine
word of reinsurance
words to make sense of this mess
how long can we hold on?
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3. |
Nothing Left to Say
03:26
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I never feared
I never did imagine that it could be
so hard to re-collect and start anew
pieces of my heart
find it hard to recognize
reasons to stay sober in this fight
instant field of emptiness
gives no warning, takes my faith
leaves another broken memory
I still believe
need to convince myself
that this is not the end
going to the place that I call home
never felt so insecure
afraid of walking in the dark
still can’t believe that you have won
nothing left to say
nothing left to say
after all the years that passed
it’s time to let go
apologies don’t mean a thing
to darkness we return
building walls around hearts
how much sorrow
how much hatred can we take?
time won’t heal this
time won’t heal a thing
going to the place that I call home
never felt so insecure
afraid of walking in the dark
still can’t believe that you have won
nothing left to say
time won't heal this
why can't I just let it go?
still can’t believe that we fell apart
can’t forgive
won’t forget
there is so much more
so much more left to be said
but I’m letting go
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do you ever think of your last breath?
your last words, your last chance
to fight this battle we all cherish so much
to put your thoughts into action
and to feel your soul break free the last time
morning light finds my heart raging with fear
visions of future that I’ve never seen
come crashing down
leaving me scattered and numb
why would I build myself castles and stars
when in the end all that’s left is a cold
deafening silence
and cruel solitude
as we move
further down
pathways of our lives
we avoid the unknown
hoping for the answers to find us
in the end
as we count
wounds and wins
will we find
just enough
to give life some sense
what will matter if
there’s no second chance?
wise man bring me no salvation
you’re young just trust us they said
now I know they are no less confused as I am
promises don’t mean a thing to me
as we move
further down
pathways of our lives
we avoid the unknown
hoping for the answers to find us
in the end
as we count
wounds and wins
will we find
just enough
to give life some sense
what will matter if
there’s no second chance?
what will matter
if we don’t make it
what will matter
if this is our only chance?
do you ever think
of your last breath
do you ever loose your mind
are you as scarred as me
when you get lost in solitude?
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5. |
Gunshots on the Screen
03:30
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populist politics
hypocrites, violence and hate
oh, the hate
turning against those in need
keeps this nation alive
and so strong
freedom’s ours
screw all the weak
I shiver when I hear
the crying and the fear
the distant voices of despair
why are we so lucky?
why do we survive?
the pain we see
follows our every move
in its shade we live
we don’t care about their misery
we don’t mind the gunshots on the screen
I hate this borders, fences and walls
I feel ashamed to be part of your war
stop your insults and your lies
there’s no illegal lives
this paranoia’s lasted too long
the pain we see
follows our every move
in its shade we live
we don’t care about their misery
we don’t mind the gunshots on the screen
the guilt we share
follows our every move
in its shade we live
we don’t care about their misery
we don’t mind the gunshots on the screen
and I ask and I beg
please forgive the way we treated you
we do not deserve this freedom
please forgive the monsters we’ve become
please have mercy when we’re on our knees
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6. |
Catching Breath
03:04
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in this moment I still find myself
in this noise our stories can begin
lonely clubs
endless roads and the night
is where we sing away
are we heard
do we even exist
how can we know?
through thick and thin we are lead
by these few screams
when it gets to hard to talk
the music will speak
in a world where fame and fortune rule
is there a place for
for people like us?
we don’t want your reality
shallow show business
empty words and pretty smiles
in this moment I still find myself
in this noise our stories can begin
we are the summer
deep breaths and simple smiles
nights stretching out into dawn
we are the frustrating talks
short fights and long regrets
finding our piece in hidden corners of the mind
from time to time when things work out
we are the summer
deep breaths and simple smiles
nights stretching out into dawn
we are the frustrating talks
short fights and long regrets
finding our piece in hidden corners of the mind
from time to time
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7. |
Streets and Corners
03:37
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waiting for this town to change
I changed while walking
through its same old crossroads
they frame the feelings I have
every trashcan
every broken light
makes the past lash out
streets filled with stories
of who I have become
I’m afraid to leave
terrified of staying
now these streets and corners
watch me stumble and fall
these walls are ruthless and cruel
showing all the bad things that I’ve done
coldblooded honesty
take me with you, drown me
let ice cold water
fill my lungs and wash away
the pain I build
in silence
river you know me, you know my faith
guide the way tonight
keep me safe tonight
city sleeps while I
think of the past we share
angry at its silence
angry ‘cos I know I failed
every trashcan, every broken light
never stop reminding me
take me with you, drown me
let ice-cold water
fill my lungs and wash away
the pain I build
in silence
river you know me, you know my faith
guide the way tonight
keep me safe tonight
close to your core
blind my eyes
so I never look back
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8. |
Nation of Fear
03:32
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we cannot let this dangerous men
fill our heads with fear
‘cos this is time for empathy
not bigotry and hate
we can’t let their lies steel
one more piece of our decency
our humanity
stand for those that need help
do your part, do what is right
this is not what I call home
I don’t want no part in your
nation of fear
patriotic dream
your pathetic pride is why
suffering will never stop
nation of fear
patriotic dream
we are lead to wars without reasons
gladly follow commands
we ignore
we despise crying children
switch the channel, turn away
nation of fear
nation of cowards
hiding behind miles of walls
now we’re safe from enemies
that we made up
this place is so cold
I think I’m slowly loosing hope
this place is so cold
I think I’m loosing hope
I’m loosing hope tonight
this is not what I call home
I don’t want no part in your
nation of fear
patriotic dream
fuck you
and your stupid pride
fuck you
and your fascist lies
nation of fear
patriotic dream
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9. |
Running out of History
03:03
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I’ve seen future in my dreams
I’ve sailed through fields of fear
felt the forces of the past
with the shadows following
breathing down my neck
am I ever safe?
all I see is moments that I’d soon like to forget
day to day I push myself to find out
how much can I take?
every step uncertain
every breath’s a burden
life is slipping through the cracks
let me catch my breath
retrace the steps back to
where it all began
all these wasted years
have come to haunt me finally
now I understand
my memories are part
of a broken past
what to hold on to
I’m running out of history
there’s so much that I’d like to feel
share and give
sacrifice and love
instead I’m stuck here living the fear
fighting the past
hoping for another chance
let me catch my breath
retrace the steps back to
where it all began
all these wasted years
have come to haunt me finally
now I understand
my memories are part
of a broken past
what to hold on to
I’m running out of
I’m running out of history
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10. |
Sparks
04:11
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streets were full and we felt free again
nothing seemed impossible that day
easy
but yet so big
we didn’t know exactly
what to expect or to demand
still we marched with confidence and pride
with every step
with every shout
we flew yet higher
as the night felt down
our voices joined to say: it’s enough
will we ever meet again
singing words of friendship?
deep inside we knew that this could never really last
soon we would shake hands
turn and walk away
as the new day rises we’re forgetting all about
promises made
in the heat of the night
we’ll never stop looking for the sparks
need to try
in the darkest times
it just takes one lie
to bring out the voices unheard
we’re forever on lookout
but we’ll always keep in mind
the saddest stories will remain untold
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W.S. could widely be described as a melodic punkrock band but a more accurate interpretation would be a band with a unique sound that tries to pull influences from a variety of different punkrock genres. Combining hardcore rhythm parts with melodic vocal and guitar lines and some disharmonic riffs creates a firm base for tough lyrics, calling for a more self conscious and self critical society. ... more
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