Only History

from Obsess/Release by Austin R. Scott

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Written in 2010.

This song is about struggling against obsession, self-loathing and regret. It's about naming the past for what it is and rescinding power from the part of you that creates negative self-talk.

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I wash myself down the drain
Rinse out emotions, try to scrub away the drain
I have nothing left to gain
I have all I need is to give it all away

But there's a winding road before me
Is only mystery
And all I feel right now inside of me
Is only history, oh, oh, yeah

I crucify all my tears
I try to make my mind to disappear
I try to make my skies clear
Guess I'm meant to be this way, at least that's how it appears

But there's a winding road before me
Is only mystery
And all I feel right now inside of me
Is only history

(Don't let it go)
(Don't let it go)
But I wanna let it go, yeah
I wanna let it go
(Don't let it go)
(Don't let it go)
But I wanna let it go
I wanna let it go

I let the past softly die
I've got better things to do than sit and wonder why
I learn how to say goodbye
Not everyone can win, but someone's gotta try

But there's a winding road before me
Is only mystery
And all I feel right now inside of me
Is only history
And all I feel right now inside of me
Is only history
Is only history
Is only history

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from Obsess/Release, released February 5, 2018
Drums by Daylan Rhea (daylanrheamusic.bandcamp.com)

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Austin R. Scott Seattle, Washington

I grew up in a small town near Carson City, NV. At age 15, I was introduced to Irish session music which became my favorite activity. When I began struggling with depression, songwriting proved itself a valuable outlet. Over the years I've honed the craft, learning how to record, edit, mix and master tracks to professional standards. I'm in the process of building a career on these skills. ... more

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