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a short history of decay

Release date: 27th February 2026

From a short history of decay

Track 3

5:28

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"a short history of decay" is a track by Nothing, from the album a short history of decay, released 27th February 2026. The track is 5:28 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Nothing.

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Nothing

Nothing

Lyrics

a short history of decay

if theres one less thing i need
its some life lesson
homesick fugitives
quarreling
the poets and the thieves
enduring
pour the rivers down the drain
burning
from end to end
confess
have you seen my friend
i've been here over and over again
invisible and free
falling
ambushed morning brings
a prize beyond a reach
a broken scripture speaks
but spoken
from ear to ear
whispers
if theres one less thing i need
its some life lesson

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From a short history of decay

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a short history of decay

27th February 2026

Track number

3

Release year

2026

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3a short history of decay
5:28
4the rain don’t care
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