Hollowed Sky - Mountain Rules Lyrics

Whistle sweetly darling
Walking slowly parting
Clearing in the brush
Silent go the bugs

Walk slow, keep your eyes ahead you didn't hear nothing
Steadfast, not too fast he'll think you didn't see nothing
You were raised on mountain rules you were well prepared
Keep your eyes ahead you know

Death's stench in the air hot breath in the trees

Creeping, aiming for your back, keep it turned and flee
It already knows you're there, there is no point in hiding
You won't activate its drive if you're ambling
If you run or scream you know you are gambling

Older than the trees, tucked behind them now
Blessings to your knees, bend them one by one

Slowly, don't let on your fears of what's there
You didn't hear it and you didn't see it
(In case you were wandering)
Your name being whispered is not a coincidence
(In case you were wandering)
Cover yourself in the ground while it covers more ground
Hunching
Traveling faster than anything heavenly
Twigs crunching
Where do the wild creatures go when they've died
Eating the evidence, bones nullified
Why does the blood change its hue when it's dried

Walk for your life
(In case you were wandering)
Home safe in sight
(In case you were wandering)
Leave before night
You were right
To believe in superstition

Walk to the front door
Keep your eyes to the floor
Heart is beating in your neck
You've almost survived the trek

Shut the blinds and lock the door
This is what the rules are for
You didn't hear anything
Even if you think so

Whistle sweetly darling
Safe inside your dwelling
Live to see
The stories you'll be telling