This Departure, by Ryan Loftus

This Departure

by Ryan Loftus

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1.	Autumn 03:42	lyrics
I am the final leaf to fall Before the last winter comes. Failing vines herald in the ending age. The time of sun has passed. I am born of seasons waging wars in my soul. Lay down all of your fears against my heart. I am born of seasons waging wars in my soul. Let’s find solace in pain that build our hearts. We are alive, Out from the silence We once held dear. We found glory, Not the quiet we feared. You were born in fire with the strength of the flames. Now you’ll wield the cold against its pain. I am born of seasons waging wars in my soul. Lay down all of your fears against my heart. I am born of seasons waging wars in my soul. Let’s find solace in pain that build our hearts. I am the final leaf to fall Before the last winter comes.
2.	This Departure 04:19	lyrics
Dusk falls from a setting sun. Sky’s awake and red with blood. Creatures crawl into the night. Weeping bones lay left to rot. A cloth of leaves falls to cover The last seeds we laid in the dust. Poison, borne of westward wind, Brings the rule of the silent world. Don’t fear This Departure Don’t fear This Departure Let it drift into your bones The age of war is here. The war is here. Visions flash across the night. I’m awake to show the plight. Broken thoughts they haunt my mind. I can’t sleep with the truth I hide. The dying vine heralds in the Wrath of the next summer’s sun. The days we feared, The foul greed we have led. The wrath has come- the war you can end Don’t fear This Departure Don’t fear This Departure Let it drift into your bones The age of war is here. The war is here. The silence falls with the setting dawn Melting ice carves the world right through. The sun is too strong. The air, it thins. The leaves cry out with the sound of rain. Don’t fear This Departure Don’t fear This Departure Let it drift into your bones The age of war is here. The war is here.
3.	Changes 02:08	lyrics
This is the act of dying. Unrest, I'm finally settling. Plans are coming into sight. The dreamer’s dream showed me this life. I’m ready for the dust, For the blood and soil. Soon I’ll turn to ash In the earth we squandered. The sun is setting now, But you will see another. You will ride into the light. You will ride into the light. You will set aside the night. Soon, I’ll close my chapter, and dream of the others. It starts with you, the prophetic, bloodied dreamer. Next, a lover, with the mind of a knower. Then, out from icy stone walls, congregations gather. Even further, a broken warrior, with you as their savior. Then a denier, whose poison will turn to honey. All will face a failure, with glass as a sceptre. And ancient waves, in all their wonder. Lastly, flames, with death as their spectre. In the end, all roads lead to you, and you, your path is towards the sun. In the end, all roads lead to you, and you, your path is towards the sun.
4.	Endless Light 03:41	lyrics
Take these lessons I Have shown through our time. Live in beautiful ways, ‘Cause this life’s not black and white. I wake with the sounding chimes. That call me to the line. The next life bids my time. Let us walk to the shrine. Take these lessons I Have shown through our time. Live in beautiful ways, ‘Cause this life’s not black and white. I grant this art that’s mine: Mystic ways to change the time. Moments pass, then caustic rain. A new world out from pain. Take these lessons I Have shown through our time. Live in beautiful ways, ‘Cause this life’s not black and white. Change, In the light, there’s change I see, Moments of ashen rain. Time, Time has come to bring the end. Will you be the hope they need? Take these lessons I Have shown through our time. Live in beautiful ways, ‘Cause this life’s not black and white.
5.	Blues For Parting 05:17	lyrics
I must lay you down my child, For I am too weak to carry you. My bones are so frail they’re cracking. My time to depart is soon. My bones are too frail to carry you. Empty, I have no life to give. I will remember the way you’d sing to me As we’d sit and rest upon the mountain. I will hum the melodies on my march home. I will show The Void your bluesy soul. My bones are too frail to carry you. Empty, I have no life to give. Stronger arms, they will carry you. Hope will embrace you from within. My bones are too frail to carry you. Empty, I have no life to give. Stronger arms, they will carry you. Hope will embrace you from within.

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Second EP and fourth release by metal and rock musician and producer Ryan Loftus.

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released December 13, 2019

All music, lyrics, production, and artwork by Ryan Loftus.

This EP is the second concept album in a series call The Origin Cycle, following the last days of a character called The Teacher.

Special thanks to Claire Herndon, Alan Brucher, and Chris Dallao for your eyes, ears, and insights throughout this release cycle.

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Ryan Loftus Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

From Pennsylvania, Ryan Loftus is a musician, songwriter, and producer performing in the styles of death metal, metalcore, folk rock and progressive metal. Ryan is also a writer and photographer.