Womb Nostalgia (demo)

by Sama Dams

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Womb Nostalgia has been on our minds as of late, for obvious reasons. I wanted to meditate on an unborn child's discovery of need, and ended up traveling from the 0th dimensional being in Flatland by Edwin Abbott to the final words of Christ on the cross.

Having just witnessed a child being carried to term, I can tell you that a child's first cry after it is born can break you. "I" is revealed for the lie it is, and our bodies become animated by the need of the helpless. It doesn't last forever - I become myself again when I fall short, but deny my own powerlessness to be a perfect father. I know I was never mine alone, but a child really can make you grieve the illusions and comforts of separateness. King of the womb no more, but I've gotten to behold of moment of heaven.

This track was written as part of 'Summer Song Challenge' in July of 2016. The keyboard patch is one of those that I'd smirk at, but then relax into. I was bathed in New Age music as a child, and hope you like that lush Yamaha choir.

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Am I dying?
Losing water
Feel my body overrun
I'm as old as
The whole world
Made of thoughts and formed in one

Show myself to
A bed of nothing
I inhabit everything
When I dive here
Fear unbinding
Grab on hold the tiny string

Thread of life
Thread of giving
Don't rescind the open mouth
I am thirsty
You have failed me
Was your nature to run out?

I feel nothing
But sensation
What's this patience you require?
I am Godhead
I am Purpose
But you've given me desire

I am empty
I am barren
I am wasted in the drought
I've been taken
Without purpose
Who will quench my open mouth?

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released June 3, 2022
Written and recorded by Sam on July 3, 2016

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