Passive Killer

from Primer by the Morose Society

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Written, Composed & Produced by Jillian Holbert
Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Corbin Young
Produced & Mixed by Chris Daily

Additional Recording at Crosspick Studio

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I am the passive killer, passively stalking you
I am the queen’s battalion sticking my knife through you
And as I walk on home I see the face of someone new
Their eyes meet mine and I can see the things I saw in you

A heart that beats so slowly when the blood starts leakin’ out
A pair of lungs that gasp so loudly when the final breath’s let out
A thousand veins, a thousand roads that succumb a single doubt
That you and I must stay alive, in hopes to drown the clout

‘Cause there’s a skeleton in my closet that looks just like you do
There’s a skeleton in my closet that has all your features too
And I fell in love with him like I'm fallin’ just for you
And I hope, one day I can fit my fist straight down your throat
And pull your epiglottis out, your epiglottis out, on out

And I’ll dissect your beautiful body, I’ll cut the muscles out
I’ll preserve your limbs and dry your skin
You’re so beautiful inside out
You’re so beautiful inside out

Your brain’s on display, your heart’s locked in my safe
Your bones are stale, your jaw is frail
You’re so vulnerable inside out
You’re so vulnerable inside out

But I’ll take, take care of you
I’ll protect you from decay
You’ll stay with me forever
You’ll stay with me, You’ll stay with me
You’ll never ever, ever… ever leave

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from Primer, released March 5, 2021
Jillian Holbert ― Vocals, Piano
Chris Daily ― Bass
Corbin Young ― Drums

Additional Instruments:
Severn Duo ― Violin, Cello

*** Due to the pandemic, we did not have access to our regular string players and so had to employ virtual artists.***

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The Morose Society is a chamber pop, piano trio from Austin, TX.

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