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Mastodon – Tread Lightly (2014) | Track profile | Dork

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Tread Lightly

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Tread Lightly

Release date: 19th June 2014

Track 15:14

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"Tread Lightly" is a track by Mastodon, released 19th June 2014. The track is 5:14 long. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 2 articles about Mastodon.

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Lyrics

Tread Lightly

Thru the ages
All the weary and the blind
Facing the unknown
Off the venom
A center our lives
Knowing not your own is unwise
And I will return for more
The light will lead you ashore
Paralyzed by
Paralyzed by
Paralyzed by thorn inside
To the angel
Breathing on me from the right
A guilt you'll never know
From the devil
Staring from the left hand side
Souls to animal
Recede your eyes
Sulk in disgust
When there is doubt look to the obvious
And I'll decide what you will pay
Changing your mind seals our fate
Paralyzed by
Paralyzed by
Paralyzed by thorn inside
Open your eyes
Take a deep breath and return to life
Wake up and fight
Fight for the love and the burning light
Open your eyes
Take a deep breath and return to life
Wake up and fight
Fight for the love and the burning light

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Tread Lightly

5:142014

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Writer: Bill Kelliher, Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Troy Sanders
Producer: Nick Raskulinecz
Drums: Brann Dailor
Guitar: Bill Kelliher, Brent Hinds
Vocals: Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Troy Sanders
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Bass Guitar: Troy Sanders
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