this is what they always wanted
they never were our friends
out in fields or up in mountains
every time a day begins
every time their arms extend in
fake and forceful ways
out in cars or home in kitchens
they never were our friends
imagine if you will a body
think of all its many parts
think of how they fit together
think of how they come apart
imagine now a battle raging
with pain and fear and pride
this is what they always wanted
we shouldn’t be surprised
I’m not happy I’m not even satisfied
I don’t like to think about the lies
they never were our friends
I don’t want to think about the end
The Icelandic songwriter packs her stunning debut with sweeping melodies delivered via intimate, folky arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 12, 2023