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Basic Elements of Human Experience

by Frank Westphal

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1.
For You 04:55
I never thought I could relate, to the pain you felt inside. Now I know what it might feel like to want to end your own life. You feel the pressure building inside you. No one around you understands how far the mind can degenerate, once the cycle has begun. There was so much more to life than what we had been exposed to. I will always keep my mind open so that it can be shared with you. And with each passing year, and every brand new thought. I will know that part of who I am, is in fact a part of you. I knew that things were not ok. Then I saw you propped above you grave. A violent end unto the sadness. I know that someday we'll be joining you. Memories may fade away. But the pain remains the same. Cause the past is something that I can never go back and change. There was so much more to life than what we had been exposed to. I will always keep my mind open so that it can be shared with you. And with each passing year, and every brand new thought. I will know that part of who I am is in fact a part of you. I was so cold that April morning when we said our last goodbyes. Those were the most important tears I have ever cried. For you. They were for you. For you. They were for you. And when I change my ways, and things fall in to place. You can know that part of it is for you. It's for you. Because you're only gone if we have let you go. And to this day I still... I can hear you. I can see you. I can still hear you. I can still see you. I can hear you. I can see you. I can hear you. I can still see you. I can hear you. I can see you. I can hear you. I can still see you. I can hear you. I can see you. I can hear you. I can still see you.
2.
Numb 04:50
This cloud will not go away. You left me today, and now I feel the pain. Memories of lying in bed, but you don't feel a thing. It will always be a shame. And this road will be a long one. Innocence is so far behind me. Once you know you can never go back, and sometimes it's hard to keep moving on. The candle burning bright and true, was for me and you. But the flame is so faded. The shadow of doubt is creeping in, and soon it will lay this love to rest. And this road will be a long one. Innocence is so far behind me. Once you know you can never go back, and sometimes it's hard to keep moving on. When you're numb. I am numb. Numb. It's been so long since I have looked at you and felt the warmth that used to exist, when we first met. I should have taken more time to show that I care but now it's too late. We'll never be the same, again. And this road will be a long one. Innocence is so far behind me. Once you know you can never go back, and sometimes it's hard to keep moving on. When you're numb. I am numb. Numb. Numb. Numb. I'm just numb. Numb. Numb. Numb.
3.
Everyday 04:38
I wanna drive with you in my car. I wanna swim with you in the lake. I wanna smoke a joint by a campfire and talk all night. I wanna sing a song with you, and share the simple things in life. But you have to be willing to take some time and find the truth. Cause there might be more to me than what you had first perceived. You may have to look deep inside yourself to understand me. But if you do, you'll see how good love can be. I wanna look into your eyes. I wanna see them light up and shine. I wanna fall asleep with you at night, as rain falls down. I wanna show you just how beautiful life can be. But you have to be willing to take some time and find the truth. Cause there might be more to me than what you had first perceived. You may have to look deep inside yourself to understand me. But if you do, you'll see how good love can be.How good love, can really be. There's so many distractions in modern life. People get lost within them and think there's no way out. I need air and water and food to stay alive. But I will never need anything else to love you every day of my life. Everyday. There's nothing left, in my way.... yeah. Everyday. Everyday. Everyday.
4.
When I Die 02:19
When I die I want the rain to fall. I want to see the clouds dark and grey. I want all my thoughts to slip away, and feel the cold water numb the pain. Ash to ash. Dust to dust. We all end up the same. So quench the flame. And bury the shame. Bring me peace within. And when I look up to that sky I don't want to see tears in your eyes. I tried my best and I followed my heart. But no one ever saw the truth. Ash to ash. Dust to dust. We all end up the same. So quench the flame. And bury the shame. Bring me peace within. I'm tired. And I don't want to be a part of this world anymore. So let me go. Please set me free. Just let me go.
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The light, the dark, the love, the loss, the happiness, the sadness... the Basic Elements of Human Experience.

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released April 20, 2018

All tracks/instruments written, performed, recorded, and produced by Frank Westphal with the exception of drums. Drums written and performed by Chris Pirkowski. Mixed by Frank Westphal. Mastered at Lurssen Mastering.

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Frank Westphal San Diego, California

I have been playing, singing, songwriting, and recording since I was 12 years old. Combining elements of folk, rock, metal, and alternative, along with a clear artistic vision, strong technical skill set, and in depth life experiences, my music has evolved in to something truly my own. Sit back, get comfortable, and take a journey in to the Basic Elements of Human Experience. ... more

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