Cover art for Night Waves by The Smashing Pumpkins
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Night Waves Lyrics

[Verse 1]
On splintered glass, we creep
And while this town's asleep
I am prone to weep in a violet storm
So lay my wreath as fault
And waste your prose on all
These nights ain't worth their out
On circles alone

[Verse 2]
Oh my, how the mighty smite
What smoulders, what survives
To destroy all that needs to turn
So everything'll turn out right
There I go again

[Chorus]
Come, oh come as doom
As windows to the room
So it's too soon
We whistle to that tune of "Ophelia"
And die until we'll die no more

[Bridge]
There I go, again
Casting doubt and then
Leaving home to mend this broken world
[Chorus]
Come, oh come as doom
As windows to the room
So, it's too soon
I miss Ophelia
Who died until she was no more
So there I go

[Verse 3]
With my pal, 'ol dread
Forbidden cities end
And no friends amend
This debt of air
Are we null at keel?
Where mistakes appeal
And mandrakes stomp their heels
On our circles alone
There I go

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Now that everyone has seen their message and that message has been dismissed by the X&I, Osyraa and Nighthawk realize that they’re responsible for everyone on Earth questioning everything about their lives, as well as being wanted by the X&I. What they decide to do is go to the home of Dr. Aich, the old hacker who told them all about Shiny.

This song is Osyraa, Nighthawk, and Ruby driving to Dr. Aich’s house. While they drive, Osyraa is reflecting on her normal life that she left behind and thinking that she may never be able to go back to that life. She’s also looking out the window at people rioting in response to the idea that the X&I may not be as honest as everyone thought.

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January 31, 2023
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