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Afterlife Inc Part I (One Way Ticket)

from Once Upon a Joke by Gaiden

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Early morning under a grey sky
I breathe the cool air and tighten my coat
The train seems to wait for me
I hear it gently... gently rumble for me

I step into the corridor
And I sit comfortably
I feel quiet
I leave it to the slender rails
But I don't know yet...
That this is my last trip

The station slowly fades
And the landscape starts to pass before my eyes
Faster and faster

Lulled by the machine
I fall asleep

I finally awake
Night has fallen
It's a very strange feeling
Nothing is moving

The coach is empty and silent
I don't hear the dull sound of wheels on rails
It's darker and darker

Moonlight seems to shine from another world

Who's in control ?
Am I the only passenger of this train ?
I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid
I'm not even sure to know my name...

I walk through empty rows
Guided by distant voices in the dark
Quietly talking

Elegant gentlemen dressed in velvet
Kindly welcome me
They look ageless

Moonlight seems to shine from another time

Who's in control ?
I am the only passenger of this train
I ignore what is my destination
I ignore doubt, I ignore fear
I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid
I'm not even sure to know my name...

My presence doesn't seem to surprise them
They smile with delight and shake my hand

"It's perfect, they say, it's perfect"
"Welcome aboard my dear friend !"

Our train is rushing through the stars
I understand there's no way back
Our train is rushing through the stars
I understand there's no way back

Who's in control ?
I am the only passenger of this train
I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid
I'm not even sure to know my name...

I took a one way ticket but I'm not afraid
I'm not even sure to know my name...

I don't even feel my heartbeat anymore

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from Once Upon a Joke, released April 28, 2017

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Gaiden Paris, France

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Ego - Vocals
Alex - Guitars
Joe - Bass
Nico - Drums

Gaiden is a French Progressive Metal band from Paris, founded in 2007. Their first demo, Joker Business, comes out in 2009 and is well received. The second EP "Joker Business II" had a good welcome. The band will release his first album "Once Upon A Joke" very soon ... more

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