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The Narcissist (single version)

by Dark Matter

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The lead single from Dark Matter, "The Narcissist" is a punky anthem largely inspired by the myth of Echo and Narcissus.

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You got paralyzed last night in your room
Because you were looking in the mirror for so long
Like Greek mythology
You got caught by your vanity
And now it’s your enemy and it’s way too strong

Your dad hated me, I know that for sure
You said that music just isn’t his thing
Well, you know it’s all yourself
Don’t pin it on someone else
‘Cause you knew that he’s the one
Who’s giving you all the money

But your mirror can’t get you far
It’ll only leave you standing in one place
And your money may get you far
But it won’t when you realize
You’ve been spendin’ too long lookin’ at your own face

I see everyone watching you with wonder
Kissing the very ground that you step on
I see them all bowing to ya
But they’re all really thinking, screw ya
You know that it won’t be long until they’re all gone

You laugh and smile at everyone
To hide your own insignificance
You backhand-comp everyone you see
But nobody is gonna be
As important to you as your own vain self

But your vanity won’t get you far
It’ll only leave you standing in one place
And your supporters may get you far
But they won’t when you realize
You’ve been spendin’ too long lookin’ at your own face

Retreat to your room, to your mirror
You’re putting all your makeup on
The image you see of yourself
Is not the same that everyone else
Sees of you, because that fake mask is long gone

Now look in the mirror once again
As you realize who you are
A crack’s on the thing you call your face
If only you knew what’s taking place
The truth’s coming out as the nova comes out of the dying star

Once bringing beauty to all of the land
Now it just can’t stand to go through this dark embrace
The nova just brings it down
To send its bright ashes all over the place

You see, your mirror won’t get you far
It’ll leave you standing completely alone in your place
And your vanity won’t get you far
Because you’ve realized
You’ve been spendin’ too long lookin’ at your own face
You’ve been spendin’ too long lookin’ at your own face
You’ve been spendin’ too long lookin’ at your own face

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released June 21, 2013
Hunter Bruton: Lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, piano, bass guitar, drum programming

Engineered by Cory Teitelbaum
Recorded at the Music Resource Center in Charlottesville, VA

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Dark Matter Charlottesville, Virginia

DAЯK MATTEЯ is the musical brainchild of lead vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Bruton. Originally with a comedy-piano rock sound, DAЯK MATTEЯ has moved to a blend of progressive rock, glam metal, and new wave, toned by Bruton's quirky lyricism. ... more

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