Name: Ishmael
Duration: P00H03M57S
Description: Reliving the death of his love, Claude remembers her when she was alive. He remembers how she and he began their relationship. He remembers how she would do everything for him. He remembers when he asked her to marry him.

Ishmael

from Drifter E.P. by The Afterthought Stranger

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Reliving the death of his love, Claude remembers her when she was alive. He remembers how she and he began their relationship. He remembers how she would do everything for him. He remembers when he asked her to marry him.

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The last of the blows, coming in softly. Taking its time, I watch its approach with a mix of expectation and self-righteous pity as it takes out the last of the throws.
That I could have thrown, to take my revenge. I never could anyway. After all. you were still my greatest worst enemy.

You always were, and you always will be, my greatest worst enemy. The last one that's left to me. (x2)

You always were...(x3) my greatest worst enemy.

Take it to the front and I will take it to the back and we'll bring this house down around us. (x4)

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from Drifter E.P., released September 12, 2013
Lyrics: Dean Delemos
Recording: SoniQual Records
Mixing/Mastering: Kevin L. Watkins

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The Afterthought Stranger Virginia Beach, Virginia

The Afterthought Stranger provides a story-like experience through a conceptual tale told by the music and lyrics of Claude Roswell. Follow Roswell on his fantastic voyage of realization, understanding, love, and discovery of self. The Afterthought Stranger seeks to explore and expand musical boundaries to bring audiences a new and exciting musical experience. ... more

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