PERIPHERY - Lune

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LUNE // LYRICS
Snow coming down now like December
Burning up in the summer rays
But I’m not stumbling like a pretender
Medicine is flowing through my veins
Heavy eyes, but the tongue won’t stutter
Mouths are moving and this heart is still fluttering
I’m on my own
You found me in the cold
Now I am wrapped within the warmth of your touch
There’s never a moment that I let slip by in your eyes
Are we growing old and am I melting in the rays of this love?
Never ever gonna let you go
Don’t let go
Slow it down now
I cannot remember why I let them chew on my brain
They’ve come and left this town in smoldering embers
But, my dear I’ll die in your rain
Heavy eyes, but the tongue won’t stutter
Mouths are moving and this heart is still fluttering
I’m on my own
You found me in the cold
Now I am wrapped within the warmth of your touch
There’s never a moment that I let slip by in your eyes
Are we growing old and am I melting in the rays of this love?
Never ever gonna let you go
Don’t let go
Do you feel the love?
Yes I feel the love
Taste it, hold it, feel it, never let it go
Do you feel the love?
Yes I feel the love
Do you feel the love?
Yes I feel the love
Taste it, hold it, feel it, never let it go
Do you feel the love?
Yes I feel the love
Don’t let go
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[@javinmaillet5320]

Truly understand that. Metal is so unique. You don't fall in love with it by memorizing the chorus the first time you listen to it. You fall in love with the little riffs that most people don't really hear, you fall in love with the time changes. Knowing that someone took hours upon hours of their time to sit their and perfect that part is what makes you appreciate it. It's music that outcasts can relate to. It's so beautiful in its own way. It always has something new to offer. For all people who get turned off by heavy riffs and screams out their; GIVE IT A CHANCE! Listen to this album over and over again. I'm telling you art that needs effort from the viewer to understand is that art that you will appreciate in the end.

[@IIIFrenchyIII]

awesome

[@krazeekillar]

Truer words have never been spoken, mate. Agree with every word.

[@mariusciolacu9820]

I've never been so impressed by someone's words so fast in my life

[@spencecloud3302]

#respect

[@iamCairn]

beautifully said!

[@OwenNZ]

Spencer opened this song in Melbourne by saying: "We've played a lot of songs about a lot of things tonight, but there's one thing we don't talk about enough and that's love. Everyone loves someone, or has loved someone, so I know you can all feel me on this one, this song is called Lune" and it was fuckin' beautiful.

[@XBBBBBXx]

the moment when everybody screams the orcestral part towards the end was the most beautyful thing i ever whitnessed and i just wasnt able to stop smiling and i hugged random people and it was so amazing

[@karlwithak3719]

He did the same at a show in NYC. Me and my mother were there together. To say that moment was unforgettably amazing is an understatement.

[@rickhxc]

@@marimari719 i love periphery and ROS, both have amazing song why not both?

[@uprising2628]

It's really one of the best encore songs of all time. I'll never forget the first time I heard it live lol

[@josephkyle6271]

Did the same in Nashville at Marathon

[@templeofellora369]

I lost my firstborn baby boy at 6 days old September 15th this year. When I think of him I listen to Lune. Thank you periphery for giving us this masterpiece.

[@NightlyDaymare13]

Ninjas cutting onions alert.

[@weberbs]

@TempleOfEllora So so sorry for your loss. My daughter was born that same day. I cannot begin to imagine what you've gone through, but I hope there is light in your path.

[@NightlyDaymare13]

@@weberbs was that a reference to "Light"? I love that song.

[@danielmontanez4700]

My heart goes out to you and for your baby man.

[@cameronjustis3836]

I’m sorry to hear that I weep with you😭

[@tylerstewart5860]

My favorite on the album. The atmosphere is just bananzas

[@TundraCH]

Put the volume to the max with headphones and you are transported to another world

[@boomguitarjared]

Michael Landon approves, I'm sure.

[@tylerstewart5860]

+Tayler Stewart You got a pretty neat one to friend.

[@MusaTariq25]

The atmosphere on this one is beautiful. Spencer's performance on this album really makes it special.

[@adrielAlpuche]

Really!

[@budgetballers5843]

His peak was P2. I was hoping after juggernaut he would bring it harder but he just sounds so nasally and boring to me now.

[@joshboatwright6600]

i like this one they really put emotion into their music and thats what the power of being a musician is all about, doesent always gotta be about the technical shit

[@brandguide2958]

we're all entitled to wrong opinions.

[@joshboatwright6600]

+brand guide i love your thighs

[@JiggleJammer]

This is the most important song in my life. On dec 6th, 2019 my grandma died, the next day, my best friend/ roommate committed suicide shortly after returning from his first tour in Iraq, then 31 days later my grandfather passed away. After each one passed I immediately listened to this song. I was worried it would ruin it for me, but that’s the furthest thing from the truth. It does make me emotional, but it helps me think they’re all looking down on us, happy where they’re at. The lyrics “do you feel the love, yes I feel the love, chase it, hold it, feel it, never let it go” are imprinted in my brain forever. And don’t worry grandma, grandpa, and Hayden. I won’t. I love you all of you so much and I miss you more than words can explain. But my memories of all of you keep me going. Thank you periphery. Your music means more to me than you know.

[@alanbasoria5265]

Hi! It feels really amazing to read your experience (in a positive way, no means of hurting you), although I'm saddened and sorry about your losses, I'm honestly happy and proud that you still grip onto that love of them, certain that it's something that will not go, and it sure won't. Lots of love

[@JiggleJammer]

Alan Basoria thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness. None of us get out of this alive, have to make the best of it. None of us are alone as long as we’re all kind to one another.

[@alanbasoria5265]

@@JiggleJammer Sure thing! I recently lost a familiar due to the virus and it hurts a ton, but part of me remains calm that even though their bodies aren't here, every part of them is still intact within ourselves and their actions. Regardless of your religious believe, I do think we are all on the same plane. Inuit indigenous believe that one of their deities is inside the leaves, the air, the food and themselves, I feel something similar happens when we part our ways, and it has helped me to still feel close of those that I love and once felt far far away. If anything happens, do know I'm a reply away! Much much love to you! Please take care and be calm, bit by bit we grow and learn

[@twinny_mi]

I think of my grandfather, mymother and my aunt who both died of cancer and my grandfather at the old age of 94. My mom died in 2012 when I was 9 to breast cancer. "never gonna let you go" is a line that gets me because I didn't want my mom to give up the fight for cancer looking back at it. She was so strong to have gotten through 4 stages but she didn't make it. You are so strong to have gotten through what you've been though. Music speaks to us in so many ways. I wish you the best with your grief, it's okay to feel whatever it is you're feeling. Music is like therapy to me. Keep going strong, you can do this!

[@alanbasoria5265]

@@twinny_mi Thank you so much for your answer, I wish and hope you feel all the love of your mom and the family that's now on the other side. Best of love Molly! Such a cool name too

[@SeanAsheOfficial]

Really beautiful song

[@mirnamontejano4380]

Hey youuu I follow your music too!

[@MishaMansoor]

Thanks dude!

[@javierpereramartin2925]

Hey mister! Good arrangements and harmony sequence! I've never seen you that orchestral. Kudos to Spencer as well!

[@MrDirtyVirus]

Fancy seeing you here!

[@ericwilliams8312]

I'm not 100% sure just yet, but this could well be better than Captain On and Jetpacks 2.0. \m/ >< \m/

[@garebrylls]

This song gives off that middle of winter, quiet night, heavy snow fall with nobody else around vibe

[@runaklem4428]

the first few lyrics kind of put that into view too

[@slamdmkv]

That honestly sounds like heaven right now

[@KingofPho75]

after you beaten the white walkers and its time to go back and reclaim winterfell

[@brc3978]

The entire album is a masterpiece, but this song starts off ethereal then becomes passionate. One of my favorite of these guys!

[@alecneevel2897]

*tries not to cry* *can't stop crying*

[@TallerThanTitans]

We're all gonna cry together at the concert when they play this shit and it's gonna be awesome.

[@GidelJacob]

@@TallerThanTitans true man

[@nicklucero24]

Crying?!? 😂😂 Weird mf in this world I tell you! 🤦‍♂️

[@VivaSativaMusic]

This song honestly applies to circumstances in my life pretty accurately. Back in December I was homeless after getting laid off from work. One night a gentleman found me nearly frozen to death walking down the street delerious with hypothermia. After helping me receive medical attention and whatnot, he decided to introduce me to a young lady he was friends with at a party. Hearing of my predicament, she offered to let me live with her for a while. About a year later that young lady and I are engaged and expecting a baby, she quite literally saved my life. I've no doubt I would have either died from exposure or offed myself had I not met her and had a reason to keep going.

[@Nation16]

I'm happy for you. Live Strong!

[@LesGrossman7]

Movie fucking material right there

[@nandakumar8936]

Wow. Into hell and back. Beautiful story. Painful no doubt but beautiful as well.

[@TheFos88]

As one who was literally in the same predicament for two years (I once forced myself to sleep on a freezing night cause I hadn't even slept in two days. Lack of sleep as homeless is a given, I learned.) Yet did not meet a unicorn like you, I am so glad to hear this awesome news though I don't know you

[@BludgeonedtwoDeath]

Rest in peace Rambo. You were my best friend, the best boy, and your personality and smile were infectious. You gave me a lifetime of memories and love in your 9 years and you filled the hearts of all those around you. Gonna miss you for the rest of my life buddy, until we meet again. Rambo "Good boy" Gerwing. Rest easy buddy...

[@doeb23]

This song reminds me of the cold snowy night I had to say goodbye forever to my first dog. For 3 years after his passing, I could not listen to this song, anytime it came on I had to skip cause I felt the tears coming. After about 3 years I felt like I finally had enough strength to listen to it once again. I cried my eyes out... it was that moment I truly let him go. Since then I've been able to listen to it once again without crying.

[@MattRach]

Masterpiece

[@jimmyfoucault2322]

Ouaip

[@recoded6695]

Mattrach écoute du périphery.. ça fait plaisir de voir un musicien de ta renommé le dire !

[@UToobJunkie814]

I concur

[@MikeDrops94]

Love KZbin threads where it's actually appreciating the music instead of pointing out flaws

[@FaZeBlumpkin]

If the flaws arent pointed out the artists cant improve. Artists should more than welcome criticism. Doesnt mean they have to like or agree, but I hate the whole why is everyone hating when there are obvious flaws. Because this is touching new directions I dont necessarily fits this bands character. As a different band this would be good and dont get me wrong it's definitely periphery, just the direction is kind of shit. KZbins like the only place I've seen any positive feedback because most these guys started listening a couple years ago. Obviously there needs to be a new direction but it seems like a lot of band are going the feminine route. Which is annoying, because it seems to me like a trend and not something that the band conceptualized and spent lots of time grinding on. They even said they kinda just did what they felt should be released now which is a little suspicious considering that trend thing I mentioned.

[@MikeDrops94]

To your first point, I'd say that bands could not give a dusty fuck about youtube comments and the opinions within them. To your second point, about the "feminine route", I know you are entitled to your opinion, but that couldn't sound more ridiculous. If you think this is too feminine or whatever you could even mean by that, then maybe it says a lot more about your near sighted perception than it does to the actual music. If melody and harmony and orchestral style metal is seen as girly for you, then you obviously aren't a periphery fan.

[@FaZeBlumpkin]

Maybe I should have been more clear. Spencer. You hear it all the time and usually I disagree. I like spencer. But not in this album. Hes singing like a metrosexual pop artist. Epecially with the sighs and grunts and whines at the end of certain parts that have always kind have been there but this time around its all I can hear. And its not a bad thing per se but not what I want to hear in periphery. The instrumentals were great but I feel like they were kind of there to complment spencers singing. I feel kind of like this is the spencer show in a way, hes so much more prominent and the focus, and id love that if he wasn't singing like a bitch. About the second thing they actually do go through the comments here and on other social media, and sometimes youll even get a reply. Does that mean they take all the criticism on here? No, in fact I guarantee they ignore most of it but dont tell me they havent gotten some good points from people online

[@MikeDrops94]

Well like I said, totally cool for you to have a differing opinion. I just think you're being a bit dramatic about the vocals. Plenty of sweet and badass bands have vocals with what you would call a "whiny" falsetto style, Northlane or sometimes Erra even. It's just the clean style of metal, it's not nonsense he's hitting serious notes that only Periphery can keep up with. The dude has the range of an 88 key piano and you are calling him metro for it, when Periphery has done this since they switch to Spencer. Also every comment on the internet is to be taken with a grain of salt. No matter the context, it's the internet.

[@arick6601]

+douglas hitchens flaws are relative. If you think it's a flaw so be it. But you forget the most important thing; you are not in Periphery. What you see as a flaw the band may see as a strength. I have been jamming this band since they started and I jammed bulb's songs before that and I can honestly say they have come a long way. The reason you may have preferred Spencer's vocals in the earlier stuff was because he was mostly imitating Casey's style and even singing a lot of the material Casey wrote. There's a reason why Spencer was added and I think this band would not be close to what they are now without him. He is as much of Periphery as Misha, Mark, Matt, and Jake are.(not to sure about Nolly at this point) Not trying to start a fight, just stating my opinion just as you are.

[@itsbunch]

This is one of those songs you can just play and forget the world and every wrong doing happening around you.

[@calebknott8021]

I honestly just did this.

[@BeHeardStudio]

what else to say. Song on Repeat.

[@Asiimov_]

We should be listening to stuff that sparks a fire under our ass to get out and right all the wrongs that are going on around us. But this is an amazing song lol

[@racheltootle104]

7 minutes and 47 seconds of sheer perfection that can penetrate a persons soul. If this song hasn’t made you cry at least one good time, you’re a soulless monster and I want absolutely nothing to do with you. This one never fails to bring me to tears. Fuck

[@xavierpelletier2622]

This songs hits hard. It hits even hardwr when you realize you've let go; of someone who you did truly love. Folks, as long as you are not in a toxic relationship, dont let it go. Talk about what feels wrong with your partner, what you would like to change, try, forget, even if it seems foolish, or out of reach. If you are truly where you belong, your calling will find it's way, and you will be loved for what you are. Nothing has more value than being able to remember good and bad times with the person whom shared the with you. ☀️

[@chrispearce6793]

Unfortunately finding out that I’m the one with the toxic traits. Tough pill to swallow. So fortunate to have someone in my life who refuses to “let go”. I will get better. God damn you dad, god damn you.

[@xavierpelletier2622]

@@chrispearce6793 It's a good place to be now. You are gaining consciousness about it and it's prime. Just don't beat yourself over it and take ownership for your stuff.

[@anjalivenkatesh9202]

so maybe it isn’t the heaviest song and maybe it’s a giant deviation from the usual but i’m in fucking tears. with that orchestra and spencer’s inhumanly soaring never let you go; i’m so far gone. the fact that this is also the piii finale is a serious masterstroke. def my favorite periphery song of all time.

[@luismyWH]

Really feeling like Spencer won in this album

[@StormChasersofOhio]

I feel like like this is more vocally successful than Juggernaut. Juggernaut was Spencer's first time to really express himself and his talents, but within the constraints of maintaining a theme and specific feel for the concept. This album, he had total and complete freedom to do whatever he wanted as long as the rest of the band liked it.

[@trifectaofchris]

Imo Juggernaut had some of his strongest vocal performances. Hell Below, Omega, Stranger Things, Rainbow Gravity; all are absolutely outstanding examples of his ability

[@StormChasersofOhio]

+Christian Karcher I definitely agree. I never said juggernaut wasn't impressive. What's more impressive about this album is his versatility. Like I said, he wasn't restrained to a particular kind of style or feel for p3

[@unabashed]

I agree, but I also think the music is so visceral that they should release an instrumental version. I'd listen to both equally.

[@arguingthehuman4392]

spencer is really loud in the mix so that plays a part. I have personally found this album to have some really crappy vocal sections. Like, I haaaaate the chorus of prayer position. but songs like lune and catch fire have pretty much the best vocals of any periphery, imo.

[@yourself88xbl]

Matt is of a different world. The way his drums come in is so tasteful and groovy

[@javinmaillet5320]

Fuck...... I am and Idiot. The first time I heard periphery (keep in mind this was when I was in my phase of being a huge fan of dudes like drake and wiz Khalifa) I was like "wtf is this shit? It just sounds like a bunch of screaming and sounds" but I kept listening cus my friend told me they are good. And God was he right! I started listening to periphery when juggernaut first came out and at the time you could call me a Virgin to metal. Yeah i listened to Metallica, but really I didn't know much about metal. My friend who I worked with who was an amazing musician on both drums and guitar introduced me to periphery and at first I couldn't stand it. But for some reason I kept listening and i can honestly say to this day they have changed my whole outlook on music as and art-form, as and industry, as a genre, as I listened to p2 on repeat for a week in my car I slowly fell in love. That's the thing about metal, it's not pop! As obvious as that sounds it's amazing how people don't

[@ianwaldrop4738]

welcome to the club bro!

[@javinmaillet5320]

+Ian Waldrop thanks dude! I'm going to see them With sikth towards the end of August

[@XxFMAFTWxX]

+Javin Maillet Welcome fellow metal head! I had a similar experience. Growling/screaming was an acquired taste for me. I'm learning how to do it now :P

[@BeHeardStudio]

Do you feel the love? Yes I feel the love Chase it, hold it, feel it, never let it go (Song's actual lyrics) Javin I'm glad to hear this from someone that first said "wtf is this shit". I make my friend listen to Periphery each day just so it grows inside of them slowly. One day, they will realize what they were missing. Welcome to the club man!

[@Jacev_]

Nothing wrong with liking Drake or Wiz Khalifa. The more genres you like, the more likely you are to encounter the gems hidden in each genre. Keep liking hip hop and rap music dude. I sure do. But metal will always have my heart lol

[@CaptainBagger66]

The snow coming down now Like December, burning up in the summer rays But I'm not stumbling, like a pretender Medicine flowing through my veins Heavy eyes but the tongue won't stutter Mouths are moving and this heart's still fluttering I'm on my own You found me in the cold, Now I am wrapped within the warmth of your touch There's never a moment that I'd let slip by, in your eyes Are we growing old And am I melting in the rays of this love? Never ever gonna let you go Don't let go Never gonna let you go Slow it down now I cannot remember Why I let them chew on my brain They've come and left this town In smouldering embers But, my dear, I'll die in your rain Heavy eyes but the tongue won't stutter Mouths are moving and this heart's still fluttering I'm on my own You found me in the cold, Now I am wrapped within the warmth of your touch There's never a moment that I'd let slip by in your eyes Are we growing old And am I melting in the rays of this love? Never ever gonna let you go Don't let go Do you feel the love? Yes, I feel the love Chase it, hold it, feel it, never let it go Do you feel the love? Yes, I feel the love Do you feel the love? Yes, I feel the love Chase it, hold it, feel it, never let it go Let it go Let it go Don't let go Don't let go

[@birthbyrose6516]

Yep.

[@JackRosei]

Wonderful

[@CokedUpPuppy]

I remember listening to this song a couple years ago on my way home from college. I was taking public transportation and at one stop an elderly man and his wheelchair-bound wife boarded. After the driver secured her into place the husband reclined her chair backwards a little bit so she could lay back. She looked sedated and maybe even a little disoriented. The whole trip he had his hand gripped to hers and, at one point, leaned in and kissed her on her head. Warmed me right on up seeing that especially with this song playing while doing so.

[@michaelrussodrums]

Listened to this like 50+ times this morning. Literally I am in love with this song. Tears man, tears.

[@TundraCH]

Same dude this is literally a masterpiece

[@brandontadday6288]

This and the end of Flatline

[@VioletAOP416]

I have a strange interpretation of this song and I know it’s not what’s intended but I’ll share anyway. I see it as a continuation of Flatline, someone has attempted to kill themselves and is coming out of a coma. But upon returning to consciousness the person sees all their friends who really care about the person. The person feels such an intense feeling of love from all of their friends and family that they decide to try to live on, get help, and never hurt themselves again.

[@GrimBeakington]

Okay buddy, now you’re REALLY chopping the onions here

[@kati-mari5368]

I love this theory.

[@snicklefritz613]

or the fact we all die and you have to let go of the things you love all the time

[@jennaortega7553]

I'm Not crying I'm sweating through my eyes😭

[@danielcain2308]

This head music is making my eyes rain 😭

[@ayushvora1672]

that moment when you already love a song but the KZbin comments make you appreciate the song even more

[@marchangeljjr9523]

This song is helping me from ending my own life from a breakup I didn't see coming, I'm moving forward even though "I'm on my own" 😥 thank you Periphery for your music, I can keep living

[@iffpsv5005]

Man I hope you've gotten better! Even though we don't know each other I still wish you the best!

[@mikhailbaunto4324]

i just broke up with my girlfriend. After so many arguments ive lost my faith in both of us. I never knew the time would come that i cant hold on, but i will find myself again. This song really helps ease the pain

[@12guitarperson17]

Periphery is the definition of beauty. Gosh, the instruments are extremely astonishing.

[@LukeZuniga]

I honestly didn't think a song could give me more goosebumps than Seven Names by Tesseract...but this one did.

[@VigilSerus]

Its funny, I was definitely getting that "epic finale" vibe from this song, and I immediately thought of Seven Names.

[@jimmygee5]

@javelinofspam that's an amazing song. Those high notes are crazy

[@kelthanos8146]

if this song gave you such feels, more than seven names it must be epic because seven names is a masterpiece !

[@tingkagol]

Spencer does not, wait, he is *incapable* of crooning. It's physically impossible for him it seems. What he habitually does though is use a really distracting, conspicuous, slightly raspy, emo-ish (forgive the term) head voice in the stanzas of most Periphery songs. He excels in the high notes though.

[@robindegroot41]

Something with nail and hitting it on the head! Couldnt agree more....two gems if you ask me..

[@shreadinmatt17]

Such a beautiful song! This was me and my wifes first dance at our wedding. I am so happy that this song brings the best moment in my life into my head whenever i listen to it. I truly adore this band.

[@pelledavill2093]

underrated comment. maybe ill have that memory one day. congrats

[@davethedm]

So I'm a tough guy. But tears for sure.

[@Mertsikins]

If crying during this makes me a bitch, then I am 100% okay with being a bitch.

[@MashreefAhmed]

Fight me bruh!!! (breaks in tears)

[@slimechristofficial]

3:55 got me.

[@kito-]

I'm not even a tough guy

[@jayrorabeck550]

your not a tough guy ;)

[@nsjohn130]

Wow, Periphery managed to make another totally original album. There are a few gems and I’m really about it. The Opener ‘The Price Is Wrong” is probably the weakest song on the album and it still slays. It’s heavy, straightforward, and brutal. Spencer’s harsh’s stand out as does the drummer and a great guitar solo. Next, Motormouth. This song has some serious grooves in the beginning, has a PI vibe to it. Catchy too. There is a very brutal part with a guitar descending down notes that are at odds with each other. It’s brutal and well done. Later in the song there is a massive breakdown. Very PI indeed. Ending is super killer. They show off their musicianship here. Then, one of the best songs, Marigold. This is very Alpha Omega sounding. Brooding beginning, with some driving bass. Listen to Matt on that china. Spencer shines here. Super catchy and melodic. Spencer screams “I guess I’ll just leave things they way they areeeee….” and it assaults your senses. Very Pink Floyd ish outro here. Great with headphones. Then another GEM on this album. ‘The Way The News Goes” is this albums musical pinnacle. This has Mark written all over it. Just before halfway through the song with some amazing clean harmonies, there are a few happy blast beats and then some great technical guitar work. Very bouncy. Listen to just after "we're shining and it shows", this AWESOME stocatto guitar piece that gets layered the second and third time stands out as a unique part on this album. Very Alpha ish with a little PII and something totally PIII. Soul wrenching piano outro. Wow. Then, the best song ON THIS ALBUM: REMAIN INDOORS. Who is this? Devin Townsend? Super progressive. Backing ah’s ("I'm holding position, AHHH") , background palm muted notes, big thick chords, some electronic faint bouncing thing that eventually comes through as an outer space dripping wet and well reflected synth keys. We haven’t heard something quite like this from Periphery. More string later in this song too, something they have started adding. More space noises, but somehow they keep it all coherent and not sloppy or choppy. Towards the end I get some Dream Theater vibes. This has Misha’s B6 progression here. I hear Korn (yes believe or not), as well as The Contortionist here, too. Then we come to one of the heavier songs Periphery has done in Habitual Line Stepper. We really haven’t heard Periphery make a brutal song in this same fashion. Well, some parts are familiar, very PI sounding, but also some newer exploration of guitar in the beginning before the heavy hits. We get even more Violin or Viola here. Some concerto stuff going on. Marigold uses a very similar string interlude like this song. This is a very dark and emotional song with an atmosphere. Warning and tragedy are at large. The ending is brutal. There is a electric key synth similar to the one noted before that plays at the same time Spencer goes BLEH as my head is being pounded in by that machine gun firing guitar and drum work. Flatline is another GEM. HUGE beginning. This is the 2nd best song on the album. PII vibes, Alpha vibes. SO catchy. Wow. As catchy as Alpha, 22 Faces, and Scarlet. Even Erised or Have A Blast like. Super chill break, cleans, lots of reverb. Very uplifting. I wish Spencer had one more chance to really belt out “SLEEP NOW AND CARRY ON ANOTHER NIGHT..” in harmony over the original chorus because it’s a very emotional part of the song. Heavy sludging to end the song. Top notch. Absolomb is next with it’s HUGE Tesseract like bass line opening. There is some strange time signature stuff that is going on here with how the guitars play together with everyone. Spencer suddenly comes in over this. This is a PI song that is PII inspired. Long drawn out notes by Spencer. Less staccato. Long driving notes. Really becomes great. Almost Incubus like (2:19), but with serious Periphery flavor. It’s a PI song made in P3 era, with nods to PII. More strings, here, a seriously rare TOP NOTCH stringed and piano interlude thing. I would listen to an entire minimalistic album like this. Beautiful. Movie soundtrack like. These guys are gods. Catch Fire. Many people’s favorite song. I find PI, PIII, Tesseract, RHCP, and some more poppy 80’s thing going on. Bass stands out. This song is super creative. Periphery is showing they can play very progressive ROCK music here, that is actually worth listening to. This stuff is good. They could make a progressive jazz punk like bands next and it would slay. Superb atmosphere towards the end. Cleans, layers of cleans. Spencer shows off. Prayer Position is straight off PII with vocal improvement. You can hear Spencer’s voice GRATE together with a floating quality when he screams “ON MY THROAT…TURN IT ALL OFF”. This song features a huge riff. Spencer also sounds possessed “throw it down in a hole…EEYAHHHHH”. Them comes the odd harmonic noises that sound like they used the metal fretting as the tapping location instead of the fret. Sounds like space demons are in my room. Lastly, Lune. At almost eight minutes long we have a journey of a song. Very airy, atmospheric beginning. Synths. Percussion gently comes in. Patience. It will pay off big time. Boom, we groove, with some beautiful bass and key harmonies going on. A super cool ambience here. Amazing musicianship. The band shows such comprehension today of how to create dynamics. Yes Spencer is found with more high cleans. But it comes off as inspiring instead of annoying. Super catchy and super emotional halfway through. More strings in the background. Blended very well. This is a BALLAD folks. The first "never gunna let you go" almost hits, but backs off and fades away, leaving us crestfallen. But, as I said, patience. Heavy drums, strings, ok half time "I'm on my own...I am wrapped in the warmth of your touch...are we growing old am...never ever gunna let you go..DON'T LET GOOOOOO!" ..and then this absolute PERFECT hook of “Do you feel the love? Yes I feel the love, taste it, hold it, feel it, never let it go” ....wait is this Periphery?! Yes it is. Am I ok with this? I think I am. I am. Yep I am loving this. Guitars back off and hit hard in an inspiring march towards the close of the song and album. This is anthem-y. This is new ground here for Periphery. This is progressive as there are almost elements of bands dating back to the 1970’s. This album is top notch. PII/I (in in my case, A/O) may still be the beloved of this band, but this album shows that Periphery can stay the same and yet hit new sounds, expand their musicianship and creativity, and explore other genres.

[@fappythedolphin505]

ok

[@Eincrou]

+Nick Johnson : This comment is ridiculous. Format that shit properly next time.

[@nsjohn130]

+Eincrou did I make you read it though? Does an unformatted comment on the internet frustrate you so? Sorry?

[@Eincrou]

Nick Johnson This isn't about just me. It's about everyone in the world who isn't Nick Johnson. The rules of formatting were invented so that writing is easy to read and understand. _Especially_ long messages with hundreds of words. There's a reason that "walls of text" are universally despised on the internet. It takes a lot less effort for the writer to follow the basic rules of grammar and paragraph formatting, than for the reader to navigate a lazy and incompetent writer's wall of text. You disrespect the reader by sharing your thoughts with writing that is a struggle to read. Most importantly, you disrespect yourself by creating TL;DR walls of text that nobody wants to read. It costs absolutely nothing for me or anyone else to skip your comment. But it took you thousands of times more effort and energy to write it. You sell yourself short more than anyone else. Why do you think Tyler Maldonado's response to everything you wrote was a simple and sarcastic, "ok?" Your writing is objectively bad. Stop making excuses and trying to make it about how I feel. You learned better than this in school. They teach everyone how to write properly for a good reason. Improve yourself.

[@nsjohn130]

+Eincrou Skip over it next time. And just fyi, it's not hard to read a wall of text. And if it is particularly hard for you, consider this practice. You're choosing to be difficult to prove some point. This is about you. You've made it about you. If you don't like my comment then click down, but don't waste my time commenting as my email alerts me. Did your email alert you when I wrote that comment? No, it didn't. You could have passed on by it if it upset you so much.

[@sevazakharenko8176]

"The Way the News goes" // "Absolomb" // "Lune" for song trilogy of the year and century.

[@nano7586]

100% agree

[@snailman4395]

Spencer is good with no matter what type of song he sings or screams in. I'm so glad he's in this band, he makes it so much better. The Instrumentals are god, but when you put his vocals in with the beautiful atmosphere it just makes it 2,000 times better :)

[@sunnaki]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@DeFySniping]

All the reviews on sputnik are trashing this song saying its the worst closer ever. They also hate this album. I dont understand. This is one of the best metal albums I've ever listened to. I just dont understand people.

[@DeFySniping]

yeah i figured that out. bunch of ass holes on that site

[@brandontadday6288]

Agreed. Sputnik and Pitchfork are the music critic communities cancer. This is one of the most beautiful closers to any album I have ever heard in my life. People on reddit have been saying the same thing, that this song is a let down. I don't get it. Just because you were expecting a 20 minute wankfest doesn't make this song any less amazing.

[@ironwolg]

I never pay any attention to reviews. We all know this music is amazing and periphery still has a strong fan base after it. That's what's important :)

[@BrianHardyx]

Don't pay attention to these kind of things, in music industry if you don't fit in what the big market wants, you get fucked by these kind of people, 'cause they do what the industry tell em they should do, it's a fact

[@brandenbright457]

I think people set this band up for criticism when they classify them as metal. Then people judge them off of what they consider metal. They're one of my favorite bands and I've never thought of them as metal.

[@mikue666]

No one ever asks how many layer Spencer puts on his vocals. I hear about 3 to 4 per track in certain parts, which just expands the sound

[@TundraCH]

The work they put in is astonishing

[@pavelkazantsev3771]

In Nolly and Matt's creativelive class Nolly shows the tracks that Spencer gave him for Alpha as an example. It's basically triple-tracked main vocal, bounced stereo harmony track, some additional choirs and fx-track.

[@thomaschester1714]

I've got the producer pack for this album and the vocals by themselfs are so awesome, there's so many layers that you cant hear with the rest of the music but by god they're good

[@camfre4k]

+Thomas Chester (Cheddar) how did you get the producer package ?

[@chestnut4862]

+camfre4k it was only available for presale

[@gataness]

Fantastic Drumming

[@ProgressiveMetalist]

People are citing influences they hear from all over the spectrum. That's impressive as hell for a band to achieve.

[@theycallmeklee]

2:52 - 3:16 Probably my favorite part of the song tbh One of the best build ups to lead into that explosive chorus... UGH SO GOOD

[@DeFySniping]

People just don't understand the writing and thought put into this album. You need to listen to the album through about 10 times before you start understanding the process of how genius Periphery is. First time listening through I knew this was gonna be one of my favorite albums. Absolutely perfect in my opinion One of the smartest and best bands out there. 10/10 Oh and Misha is a god

[@billienix6364]

Coming here to the comment section really shows how powerful of a song this is. Everyone coming here sharing a story of a pretty hard setback or life altering tragedy, and how this song helped them power through it. Music that has 100% raw emotion in every note, strummed, sang, or hit. It seems like there’s not enough of that in mainstream music today. Things like THIS is what deserves to be heard and blasted loud by everyone.

[@user-nm4je2ub4g]

thanks it really helped

[@YuccaSpeedShop]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@CheekehCherreh]

As surely as the wheel of time presses our flesh into liquid that runs into the earth, crushes bones into dust and dust into atoms, so too will Periphery continue to release magnificent music.

[@nonholographic]

*third eye opens* I am become thall.

[@KaraethonOfficial]

WHEEL OF TIME FANS REPRESENT.

[@vanillagorilla6990]

omg wheel of time series!?!?!??!

[@heatvision186]

I read that during the middle orchestra passage...so epic!

[@vanillagorilla6990]

May the light shine on all of you!

[@maelblondel8922]

Damn looking at all those comments and feeling deep inside you that everyone is feeling the same thing as you hearing this song, that's heartwarming. I'm in front of a computer screen but yet it feels like i can feel the love of everyone writing on their keyboard in this comment section. Thats a damn good feeling. We'll never let it go

[@captainpiefox9133]

This song was the perfect ending for such a flawless album

[@elliottreagan4138]

Three years later and I still can't listen to this song in public because EVERY single time that part at 3.55 kicks in, the tears just start flowing uncontrollably. I cannot listen to this song without crying no matter how many times I've heard it and it's the only song I've ever heard to have that effect on me. My favourite song of all time, and it's not even close. I love this band SO much. Thank you Periphery.

[@c-sav5189]

Metal is very complex music. With all that Javin Maillet said below in his post plus various guitar tunings played on 6,7,8 and even 9 string guitars, octave stacks, abrupt melody changes, seemingly impossible speed at times...... The best metal I listen to had to be acquired, like a fine whiskey on the rocks or even beer. Few people liked the taste of beer when they first tried it and now LOVE the stuff. The best muscians,, hand, hands down, come from heavy metal. Periphery is an exceedingly rare gathering of talent and chemistry, RARELY seen. Introduce yourself to them slowly with patience, and you will experience why Heavy Metal is the most amazing of all forms of music. Peace

[@emilyrose268]

My boyfriend said this song reminded him of me. This song is so beautiful, gives a feeling all through me when I listen to it

[@nmularoni1]

I think I found a way to pick up chicks now...thank you!

[@akuikage]

He is a keeper

[@I_am_Angerer]

You better say yes when he proposes.

[@toolcover3427]

your boyfriend is lucky

[@jakonjhn]

Wow you're lucky

[@CartoonTheory]

This atmosphere on this track... whoaaaaa

[@thecasiorobinson]

For everyone in the comments telling their stories, my heart goes out to you guys. It's beautiful to see a song unite everyone in times of grief to create a welcoming and open atmosphere instead of idiots complaining about Spence's voice or saying this isn't metal. This is why I love Periphery.

[@racheltootle104]

Brings me to tears no matter how many times I hear this one. Fkng spencer dude

[@paulvielkind7750]

Right?

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

When I die all I want someone to do is bring a boombox to my grave and play this as loud as possible for you and me so that I can hear it from the other side ;)

[@barbarasmithh]

I hope you will hear it while you are wandering below the Hadean seal.

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

Indeed, this is actually the answer to Omega and the end of all the violent conflict. It's as if it is a response in the next entire release from the band. One day people will remember these guys and what they achieved ;)

[@nocturne.nocturnal]

chaser good one

[@yeena4567]

This album is a masterpiece djentlemen. Definitely representative of the pinnacle of modern metal. A great mix of technical, melodic, and heavy parts. Will be listening on repeat for the foreseeable future. \m/

[@TheBanderson22]

Erra did some serious work though as well.

[@jaytrucking5225]

+Ben yeah erra and this band is just friggin great but periphery wins by this song

[@Popabuddy1]

You guys should go ahead and listen to mandroid echostar's "coral throne" album. I honestly think it is on par with this beautiful album that Periphery put out. Show that underrated band some support!!!

[@MikeDrops94]

+Tyler Mitts wait for Volumes....

[@jaytrucking5225]

Mike Luongo volumes was the first band that led me to erra and periphery

[@NikolitaNiko]

Going to be dancing to this song at my wedding with my future husband. :) What a beautiful song.

[@CarNerd7]

I seriously Love this song so much, I can't explain or express the feelings I get from Lune. It just makes me wanna Cry and makes me remember that I should value the important people in my life because they won't be here forever

[@LoadedVikes55]

The Way The News Goes --> Absolomb --> Lune THE NEW TRILOGY

[@Calamitous]

@Johnny Martinez The trilogy he's referring to is the same melodic themes throughout those 3 songs

[@Calamitous]

@@RacecaR08 Musical themes repeat in Reptile - Garden in the Bones - Satellites

[@cescabhi]

@@Calamitous can you elaborate a bit for the uninformed ? I don't understand but i want to learn

[@Calamitous]

@@cescabhi so across a few of their albums there are lyrical and sometimes musical moments which repeat across the albums span, in Periphery II, there was the "somewhere in time" theme that was in Muramasa, Ragnarok and Masamune, the Juggernaut albums are absolutely littered with musical and lyrical moments that repeat, in Periphery III, a musical moment is repeated in The Way The News Goes..., Absolomb and Lune, and the same for Periphery 4 in the songs listed above, looking back on my old comment I can't remember where something repeats in Satellites that was in Reptile and Garden in the Bones, the lyrical and musical theme in them being the, "The Claim we stake, a land within our wake" in Garden, and "The claim they stake the land from us they take" in Reptile, sharing common lyrics and lyrical melody

[@nocturne.nocturnal]

@@Calamitous I like how in P2 the "Somewhere in Time" sections of Muramasa, Ragnarok and Masamune went from epic to motivating to desperating and dark. Periphery is such a unique band and P2 and the Juggernauts are hands down my favorite albums of all time

[@MrBrendan20004]

Intro gives me Tool chills

[@olekacf4029]

Ikr!

[@smileyriley206]

The riff definitely had an Adam Jones feel.

[@angrykoolaidman]

I thought the same thing. Flatline has a very Too-ish riff in it, too.

[@andrewgarrettdrums]

Hopefully it's a sign!

[@brandontadday6288]

+angrykoolaidman Another tool influenced periphery moment is in the middle of Ragnarok. Its like uplifting tool hahahaha.

[@myminoxbeard3089]

I'm going through a divorce at the moment, and whilst this song is beautiful, its pretty devastating to listen to.

[@juliobonilla3104]

Sorry to hear that bro, I hope you find your happiness in the little things this life gives us, and find comfort on the people who really love us. I know divorce suck but hey, maybe this is a start of a new story. Cheer up bro and may this life bless you.

[@followfornothing]

I have been married and divorced twice so I definitely feel you about this track being hard to listen to, When my divorce happened "Hesitate" by Stone Sour was the big one for me and that was hard to listen too. If you need any advice feel free to ask.

[@myminoxbeard3089]

Thanks guys, nice to know youtube isn't just full of nasty trolls.

[@Anonymous__-uo6zq]

Hey man, hang in there. I went through it too a couple of years ago. My ex was my best friend and found out she had been having an affair. It fucking crushed me and still fucks me up a little to think about it. But just keep going, man. Music was a really big part of me working through things. The band Woods of Ypres was the band that really hit home for me during all that shit. But things started to feel a little better day by day as time passes. Just do what you do and do the things that make you happy. Things will work out for the better in the end (at least that's what they tell me). One of the shitty things about it was that its thought that dudes, especially bearded and tattooed metal dudes, cant get their heart broken. But trust me, man. There are lots of us out there. So like another commenter said, just ask if you ever need advice or want to get shit off your chest.

[@FerociousSimplicity]

I'm going through a break up man. 7 years, a house and 2 dogs and its all gone. This song is beautiful but brings tears to my eyes every-time I hear it.

[@AlexaLacroix]

Spencer reaching into some Dan Tompkins territory here.. and completely killing it! Way to go Spence!

[@yousuck9370]

Two legends.

[@Oh_its_Mike]

Ashe O'Hara TesseracT was way better.

[@AlexaLacroix]

+Longrod Von Hugendong not to me friend. I find dan far more versatile. But ashe is still a beastly fellow

[@EclecticSoundBox]

My friend from work recently died while on vacation with her family last week. I made a Spotify playlist dedicated to her and this song is on it. Rest in peace, work bestie. I’ll always remember sharing work memes and funny videos with you on our breaks 😔🙏

[@scottay6722]

Best song of 2016 cried when they played this live

[@XoXitsSaruhh]

I did too :P Can't wait to see them again.

[@XBBBBBXx]

i did too !

[@Cotramjoxxx]

Haken - The Architect laugh of this.

[@davidwoodward1682]

Don't let gooooooo....tears everytime. 100%

[@rogerbatista6472]

When Lune plays there's no human who cannot be brought to tears...that's profoundly beautiful

[@kedrprao]

One of the best songs!! Thrash to Glam to Groove to Grunge to Punk to and now finally Prog Metal...! My taste is getting diverse!

[@pannandree98]

I cried the first time I listened to this song... nice work guys, I'm really impressed.

[@villainsinvitro]

Listen to Ebb and Flow by The Contortionist, the ending will give u the feels!

[@periphericdrumlines]

Yes. I feel the goddamn love. This song is just amazing.

[@nickchappelGOE]

This might be my favorite Periphery song ever. I'll never be able to describe just how fucking beautiful it is. This song has a lot of meaning to me, I listened to it a lot around the time my grandmother passed away this most recent December. I saw Periphery live in March and this was the very last song they played that night. It was one of the most amazing and emotional experiences of my entire life.

[@FoiMal123]

I can't even recognize them... This is just different, very different, but probably in the best way possible. This album already my favourite by them. I'm purely amazed by how complete this is. They've just outdone themselves again. Mixing/ mastering is on another level. You can feel the air in between every sound/ instrument. This is the best thing I've heard this year. I'm sure these guys will amaze me more and more as the time passes. Thank you for this Periphery and everyone else involved. This is truly something that will endure the test of time.

[@nickvogel]

musically this band is way ahead of the pack. You can tell this band isn't just some record labels carbon copy. These guys are truly gifted, I love all of their stuff!

[@youwantmyname9208]

I love everything about this. It doesn't matter if i found this music late, as long as I found it, it'll live forever in me

[@chubbynut_0g]

This song is such an emotional rollercoaster. I'll start to cry because it's so emotional, but then I'll stop crying and just start vibing because it's so good that it won't let me be sad!! Unbelievable; this really is a damn masterpiece.

[@TundraCH]

This album is special, i already know im going to be jamming this many years to come, thank you to everyone in the band for this! especially Spencer he SLAYED this entire album, mad props

[@jonathangallagher3402]

The first time I listened to this song, it was snowing, the sun was setting early because winter and clouds, and I was taking my friend home for the last time before the Sars-Cov-2 related shutdowns took effect.

[@empiremusicpromotions]

I cannot stop listening to this song. Sometimes you hear a song, play it a million times and leave it behind...and then you hear it again, and then you play it another million times. This is one of those songs. Periphery is really something special!

[@Different-Level]

It's been over a year since this album was released but only just had a chance to listen. Personally, this sing could have not been discovered at a better time for me, just after I suffered my first heartbreak. I don't think i've ever listened to a more perfect piece of music which conveys my exact emotions in this present moment. Meeting you guys was also a pleasure and a dream come true so i really hope periphery sees this comment: To Misha: Thank you for messing up your own hair as we took a photo together as i said mine was fucked up, you made me feel a lot better. Also thank you for giving me your last guitar pic, it was a great honour sir. To Jake: Thank you for giving me back the high 5 i gave you. To Matt: We didn't really get a chance to meet but thank you for laying down those awesome grooves! To Nolly: Thanks for making me look like an idiot and correcting me when i thought your bass was a 4 string instead of 5 To Mark: It was awesome talking to you about riffs and giving me the inspiration to keep going, also the photos came out awesome To Spencer: Thanks for saying goodbye back to me as i said bye, and thank you for keeping the band down To Periphery: Thank you for being all that you are, your music is a soundtrack to my life in which i can slip into a different persona with each one. DO YOU FEEL THE LOVE? ........YES I FEEL THE LOVE. Forever a fan Your Truly H x

[@gillesdupont9797]

This is definitely one of my 11 favourite tracks on this album.

[@glenbertalimpulos9609]

so after 4 years or so i am finally listening to a periphery song that is not from the periphery 2 album and I learned that moving on is what everyone needs. very great, song fell in love with it instantly.

[@cringelorddivine9337]

This album accompanied me in some really miserable moments, I truly love every single track from this record. All hail Periphery.

[@huray09]

Who's cutting onions here?

[@filipzajac]

Ninjas

[@Abnoba22]

Hahahah mate

[@eskela123]

They are still cutting onions...

[@keksimusmaximus5143]

Everytime I hear this I feel like cutting an onion. I don't know what's going on.

[@johncarpenter8485]

Never. Fucking. Fails.

[@jamesglandon3737]

i think periphery has found the perfect dualism between music and visual presentation for this song.

[@noxiouspanther4796]

Found this band and this song purely by accident after the love of my life dumped me in high school and it opened so many doors for me as far as musical taste. Thank you Gabriella and thank you Periphery for making such incredible music 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@sungyultaylor1354]

INCREDIBLE. Periphery are WAY TOO YOUNG to be LEGENDS BUT THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY LEGENDS. And they got YEARS before they're done.

[@Eccentrics]

This is definitely the best Periphery album. Such a killer record. Every song is great. Lune is beautiful.

[@Aquadoessingingandstuff]

Still the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

[@joeyhathaway8447]

This song has a deep meaning for me.

[@joshboatwright6600]

"Heavy eyes but a tongue won't stutter, mouths are moving and this hearts still fluttering. I'm on my own." Goddamn now thats some golden lyricism with so much emotion, givin me the chills yo.

[@cheartache]

I’ve seen Periphery live twice. And both times they ended with this song. Absolutely beautiful moments, man.

[@lautarorodriguez7778]

I never really had a favorite song, well finally I have one..

[@camoh8789]

Keep saving lives with song guys

[@jamrs5201]

Thats a real blues cat and that cat can play blues 🔥🔥🔥

[@brandoneverman6352]

Probably one of my favorite jams from Periphery. This song actually brought tears to my eyes.

[@tripstersteni5788]

My soon to be gf told me to listen to this before i go to sleep im so happy i have her in my life im never letting go

[@Alan-oc7tg]

Issac Falloutguy Do you feel the love?

[@killerkite333]

My gateway song to Periphery. Last year I neither know them nor their songs but after I bought P3, I was so obsessed and checked their whole catalog. This track is so beautiful that I wanted it to offer to someone. Too bad I'm still searching for that special one.

[@dougcronkhite2113]

This song blows me away in it's atmosphere and texture.

[@leepedraza4446]

Its a worship song for god.... the energy that flows within us all..... I listened to absolomb first then this song after and couldnt help but to feel comfort filling me with a peice i do not have at this point and time in my life i was fustrated and now i cant help but to let it go...... Just so i dont let go of what i felt tonight...... God bless spencer for he has been blessed by the almighty Amen...

[@NoName-ue8kk]

I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying 😭

[@androtaz2621]

NO YOURE

[@djentvin8325]

Im cutting onions and listen this beautiful piece, the onions starts to crying

[@Dirty_Diesel_Gabe]

5:18 till the end made me tear up

[@robertgwinn1478]

It's hard enough to write/play in changing time signatures but hats off to Sotelo for singing in these changing time signatures. Beautiful song!