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I read on. He tried to fix it, but society would have no part. The hedonistic virtues of any economic or political view were overwhelming. After the cataclysm, the truth has been reborn as so many people didn't even understand why it happened. Everyone had all their needs met and taken care of, but still they needed to fight. War needed to rage on. It was inevitable. But human nature is truly loving, and it can overcome this, eventually.

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I'm the one that washed away I'm the pretty one that felt so cold I'm the one that kept it grey I'm the only one that did what I was told He says his skin was too tight he says his clothes were all right but his friends they all fight because they lost their sight Bored and in-doored misinformation nation truth is ignored the creation of separation
I got to fight a long cold storm I did it right a wrong old norm it was so bright a strong fold warm the truth has been reborn The way I see it we all didn't do our part But it couldn't fit we were doomed from the start A house of cards built on sand We disregard not understand but here we are a long way to go the human spirit to love and to grow We can not fear it we need it to show we need it to show

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from Cognitive Concrete, released February 10, 2023

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Matthew J Van Howe Chicago, Illinois

Combining the elegance of classical music with dark, synth-heavy experimentation, Matthew J Van Howe is a boundary-pushing composer and songwriter based in Chicago. He has consistently challenged conventions and reinvented himself on every new project, resulting in a diverse discography full of abrasive soundscapes and memorable melodies alike. ... more

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