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Volume II

by New Light Choir

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1.
Higher Fire (Proximity) Last night the black trees grew out their green leaves, and it was spring. But then a bright star broke free, and she came down with all her heat! Higher fire, Higher fire, She looked into my eyes. Last night white light beams from all the tree leaves sparked in the dark. Higher fire, Higher fire, Higher fire, My heart! Last night the green trees put out white lightning into the night. Until the bright trees they burned in the heat, and they dropped their leaves. Higher fire, Higher fire, Light the light in my dark. Today the black trees stand in the sun with nothing on. Higher fire, Higher fire, Higher fire, My heart! And now the black trees they wear only their bark; And like these black trees I wear only my heart! Higher fire, Higher fire, Higher fire, My heart! Lyrics by KL Thigpen
2.
All I Need 03:51
All I Need All those winding roads no one knows where they end or where they begin though I rode every one took every turn they still never led me to you I know it’s true All I need is love, your love All I need is love, your love All those mountains tall I climbed them all from their valleys up to their crowns and there wasn't a stone that I left unturned but you still never were to be found I know it’s true All I need is love, your love All I need is love, your love When dark night takes to the heavens and the trees bend into the earth the brightest figure drawing near the names of the stars are said to be ours she whispers them into my ear this constellation will be our home All these golden hours they are ours to spend together under the stars and now that you're with me here by my side there's nothing more I desire know it's true All I need is love, your love All I need is love, your love Lyrics by John Niffenegger & KL Thigpen
3.
Frost and Fire One thousand beats a minute meter one seventh grains upon the sand. A crystal tower, sight unseen here; An open window, lovers dream. Frost and fire, Wind and rain; Take me higher! It won't be the sun above me that undresses us today. Take my hand my love and follow; tomorrow waits beyond the gate. Frost and fire, Wind and rain; Take me higher! Frost and fire, Wind and rain; Take us higher!
4.
April Witch 04:19
April Witch She always waits for the moment to come but only the echoes answer her and she cries out, ever the same it's only the wind and nothing more On a moonlit April night she rides out in search of him over the fields and the meadows wide she's floating through the midnight air She's never tasted of true love before seen only through others' eyes, nothing more and she cries out, why am I here within this circle, unbroken, still? On a moonlit April night she rides out in search of him over the fields and the meadows wide she's floating through the midnight air She is an angel, I declare and heaven's answered me, I swear but it seems I'll never know why she hides her face and cries and now I think it's time to go before the morning breaks She always waits for the moment to come but only the echoes answer her and she cries out, ever the same it's only the wind and nothing more
5.
Violet Skies (From the Ashes) Risen up out of the ashes of the remains of human misery, we ascend, in the end, in a triumph of understanding. Violet skies, no more lies, I can see. Recognized the disguise, I am free! We swallowed the pill of confusion, and descended into our demise. Down deep, deeper down, only to be reborn again. Violet skies, no more lies, look and see. Recognize the disguise, and you’re free! Risen up out of the ashes of the remains of human misery, we’ll ascend, in the end, in a triumph of understanding. Violet skies, no more lies, I can see. Recognize the disguise, and we’re free! We are free!
6.
July Sky 03:00
July Sky Gold, the light of the morning as the sunrise brightens up the sky a promise before me as the last of night is left behind all of the colors I could conceive just to have you standing next to me always and forever your hand in mine that summer day Under the July sky we watch as the clouds roll by Under the July sky pleasant dreams for tired eyes Golden flowers adorn you like a crown you wear upon your head a promise I've made you and one I never will forget for there is nothing in all the world that could ever take me from your side I will be yours forever your hand in mine that summer day Under the July sky we watch as the clouds roll by Under the July sky pleasant dreams for tired eyes Gold, the hour's upon us though the sun sinks lowly in the sky a promise worth keeping and one I never will deny though all the colors may fade away as the darkness creeps into the day I will always remember your hand in mine that summer day
7.
New Light in October Deep in the forest where the trees grow so tall No one can catch me I'm so far away from it all It makes me feel, and it seems so real the scent of summer's end As the days grow short and the light burns dim It has only just begun All the leaves are on fire Golden yellow and red Sunlight falls on the water Dancing thoughts in my head All the world’s troubles sometimes bring me down It's in those moments That I'd rather not be found It seems so real, and it makes me feel the granite walls in the sand As the choir sings, all around us ring voices carried on the wind All the leaves are on fire Golden yellow and red Sunlight falls on the water Dancing thoughts in my head A Sunday morning cold and bright the open road is my only guide Let this be my sanctuary; let this be my prayer Let me feel the sun and breathe the air close my eyes and I'm already there New Light in October forever and ever and ever and ever we ride! We ride. We ride. We ride.
8.
December Flying Flying through this black night the vast sky will absorb us deep asleep in the back December stars light the way And you’re riding by my side leaving him miles and miles behind Flying through this black night the open sky does adore us if you only knew just how I feel, yes With you riding by my side while he's miles and miles behind Philosopher or misguided fool? Crowned explorer or stoic saint? No compass needle can divine With each minute passing by When I could look you in the eye, and tell you how I really feel: My love is real! Flying through this black night the sky is closing before us one pin light remains and I am driving us towards it, yes With you flying by my side leaving him miles and miles behind it never, ever has to end as we slide into the sky Lyrics by John Niffenegger & KL Thigpen
9.
Darkest of Nights All the light in her eyes went away, as darkness stole into the day. She said: I must leave, for I just want to be anywhere, anywhere, anywhere, where he may be. So she goes into the darkest of nights, without light or a guide, save only the flame in her heart. In her heart... Down seventy steps she did creep, descending as into a dream. She said: let it be, that one day I'll be everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, where he will be. And she goes into the darkest of nights, without light or a guide, save only the flame in her heart. When the light from within shone without, the darkness turned into the day. She said: I can see that you always will be everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, where I will be. And now she knows even in darkest of nights, that her light and her guide, is the fire that burns, burns, burns in my heart.
10.
Sea of Stars 03:22
Sea of Stars Under a starry, starry sky In a moonlit field we’d lie Velvet shadows blue and grey. And now the phase of the moon is right And I want to lay with you tonight In a sky of stars as bright as day. When I was watching for you, When I was waiting for you, I wasn’t untrue. Did you see what you came for? Now I'm coming for you. On a stormy, stormy sea In a burning boat I’ll be A lonely exile cast away. And as I’m rocked upon that sea I want to see you ride with me As I brave the silvery waves. When the sea is still I’ll see the prophecy fulfill When the sea is very, very still. When I was watching for you, When I was waiting for you, I wasn’t untrue. Did you see what you came for? Love, I'm coming for you. When I was watching for you, When I was waiting for you, I wasn’t untrue. Did you see what you came for? I am coming for you. Under a starry, starry sky In a sparkling boat we lie, Night watchers on the sea. Through a secret cave Where I want to hear you say my name As the echoes break the waves. Now the sea is still And I see the prophecy fulfilled. Now the sea is very still. Under a starry, starry sky, Over a starry, starry sky, Under a starry, starry sky. Lyrics by KL Thigpen

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John Niffenegger - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, M-Tron
Chris Dalton - Drums

Recorded and mixed at West St. and Studio 775 by John Niffenegger during May-December 2013
Mastered at Studio B by Dave Harris in December 2013
Mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in February 2015
All songs by John Niffenegger (BMI) 2013
Higher Fire and Sea of Stars lyrics by K.L. Thigpen
All I Need and December Flying lyrics by John Niffenegger and
K.L. Thigpen
Illustration by Harry Clarke

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released January 28, 2014

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