Contender Lyrics

[Narrator] On level 87, demands on my time increased. I had meetings with people who used to boss me around. I regularly caught a later shuttle home. My new hand never regained fee...Read Full Lyrics

I wish that I could say, “I’m giving you my best.”To the people that I’m closest to this is my first collapse.I spent the last few years trying to figure it out.It left me ...Read Full Lyrics

"You have 1 new message."[Jane] "Hey, it's me. Um, I just thought I'd let you know, my dad came 'round and fixed the side gate. I know you said you'd do it, but, um...well, anyway....Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] I found it difficult to approach the cage, and for a moment, I considered backing out. Almost without my consent, it seemed the new hand reached behind me and pushed on ...Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] I began to forget things. Not about work, of course; my knowledge and skill in doing my job only improved after the changes. I forgot Jane's birthday and her cat's name....Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] At work, my meetings increased in frequency. They became a blur where solutions were reached, deals were struck, and I contributed instinctively and effectively. My job ...Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] I should have been very happy the day I was promoted to Level 201 and became part of the elite, but it only registered minimally. I seemed incapable of emotions such as ...Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] At ground level, the elevator doors opened. I saw people walking past on the street, saw a traffic light change from green to yellow to red. I stepped forward - but I di...Read Full Lyrics

There’s a shadow on my headThere’s a monster who lives underneath my bedI could really use a light now, right nowThat burns so bright until I’m deadThere�...Read Full Lyrics

There's a shadow on my headThere's a monster who lives underneath my bedI could really use a light now, right nowThat burns so bright until I'm deadThere's a snowstorm in my heartT...Read Full Lyrics