Antony Johnston

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Clockwork worldEmma Vieceli

Every so often my playlists take me surprise and play one of my own songs! This one popped up this morning, so I thought I’d post it up here :) For those who maybe didn’t know…music and theater were a big part of my life before comics. One day, when schedule allows, I must try and record some more. I really miss singing. *wistful sigh*

Lyrics - Clockwork World - Emma Vieceli

This clockwork world binds us to its will.
We stop, we start, come light, come dark.
Pushing us down.

Hands of fate dictate the time we ought to spend
Until the end.
When it stops.

The more I see,
the less I engage with the world around.
The more I know,
the less I understand where to go.
The more you love,
the more I know that I can never repay you.

You give so much, the slightest touch
brings me back. Takes me home.
Lets me know that I’m not on the path alone.

It’s not over now, it’s not over yet.
As long as something’s in your eyes,
I can try to breath again.

It’s not over now, it’s not over yet.
As long as something’s in your eyes,
I can try to breath again.

The morning sun fill shadows with its warming touch.
I dance among the shades
inviting its fingers to find me.
I yearn for what I don’t have yet make no moves to earn the same
If I were left to my devices I fear
the life that I would claim.

The more I know,
the less I engage with the world around.
The more I see,
the less I understand what to be.
The more you love,
the more I know that you can never leave me alone.

You give so much, the slightest touch
brings me back. Takes me home.
Lets me know that I’m not on the path alone.

It’s not over now, it’s not over yet.
As long as something’s in your eyes,
I can try to breath again.

It’s not over now, it’s not over yet.
As long as something’s in your eyes,
I can try to breath again.

Me playing and singing here. Recorded live. Just piano and voice - as so many of my old recordings are. This song was born out of a collaboration, with the chords for the verse originally written by Darryl Lockheart, and then the overall song, melody and lyrics were written by me. I guess it’s about hanging on. Whether dreams, love or ambition…keep at it, find something that keeps you going and use that to carry you forward. ^_^