Name: Downward Spiral
Duration: P00H03M22S
Description: 'Downward Spiral' is the fourth and final track from the Tell Yourself EP by Chris Ward. In this song, the life of an everyday person unfolds as they sink further and further into depression brought on by failure - which ultimately leads to self-loathing, alcoholism, drug abuse and more.

Downward Spiral

from Tell Yourself EP by Chris Ward

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'Downward Spiral' is the fourth and final track from the Tell Yourself EP by Chris Ward. In this song, the life of an everyday person unfolds as they sink further and further into depression brought on by failure - which ultimately leads to self-loathing, alcoholism, drug abuse and more.

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Verse 1
Got no money, can’t get a honey
Hiding away on the shelf
Feeling viral, downward spiral
Not trying to help myself
Ain’t got no uses, making excuses
For my situation
Blame my mother, blame another
For my degradation

Verse 2
Feeling bleary, eyes are weary
Need more alcohol
Effects are brief, short lived relief
Don’t satisfy me at all
Need something stronger, needs to last longer
Need an extra dimension
Crack or a pill, need that thrill
Need some added attention

Bridge
Control got away from me (no second chances)
I left it too late for me (to come to my senses)
Time ran away from me (no second chances)
Life would not wait for me (to come to my senses)

Verse 3
It’s taking its toll, I’m out of control
Got nowhere to turn
Back is breaking, heart is racing
And I’m ready to burn
I’m looking gaunt, the street kids taunt
Mocking my very existence
no chance of revival, game of survival
Finally got no resistance

Verse 4
Hospital bed, am I dead?
Is this some kind of nightmare?
What am I hearing? Are they sneering?
Do they even care?
On life support, a bad report
Bring on the undertaker
I’ve had it rough, I’ve had enough
It’s time to meet my maker

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from Tell Yourself EP, released May 10, 2013
Music by Chris Ward, Lyrics by Chris Ward & Robert Ward.
Guitar, Bass & Vocals by Chris Ward.
Drums by Jake Ryder (Black Grape).
Recorded & Mixed by Gavin Brady.
Original artwork by Kurtis Clarke.
Artwork postproduction by Chris Ward & Kurtis Clarke.

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Chris Ward Manchester, UK

Chris Ward is a heavy metal guitarist, bassist and songwriter. His main influences are Megadeth and Black Sabbath.

To date he has released three solo EPs and one compilation album which are all available on CDBaby, Bandcamp and iTunes. ... more

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