Black Spark

by Manx Dreams

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January 21, 2022 – Manx Dreams is the solo project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Benjamin L. Seymour. In 2021, the darkwave artist shared his first two singles under the moniker, the ethereal, industrial-tinged “Nights & Corridors” and “Hit Parade.” Today, Seymour is back and thrilled to announce his debut album, Of Past Lives, and share a new single, “Black Spark.” Speaking on the origins of “Black Spark,” Ben recalls: “Lyrically, “Black Spark” is a non-conventional love story about two people meeting, and realizing that their relationship is doomed to fail from the start.” The album will be self-released on April 8, 2022.

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Angle the hips,
Be certain they are watching.
As they posture
Hoping you’ll adore.

What they can’t see,
You know they will imagine.
But this is theatre,
they can’t afford.

Bridge:
I would gladly walk,
The sands, of June.
Endure indictment
Until I’m black and blue.

Chorus:
You cast the spark,
That set the world, on fire.
Walked kings and queens
Amongst the dregs and liars
Reduced the purest loves
To dark desires
You cast the spark that set the world, on fire.

Twist and turn
Mesmerize with movement
While their words
Can’t be heard through the lies.

Minutes to hours,
Restraint becoming futile.
Until illusions
Rewritten their minds.

They crawl and scrape
Bolstered for attention
While their billfolds
Run through the night

Emptiness, is waiting
At the doorway
As they scatter
Avoiding the light.

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released January 21, 2022
Written and Recorded by Manx Dreams
All Instrumentation, Lyrics and Audio Property of Benjamin L. Seymour

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Manx Dreams

Manx Dreams is the alter ego of Ben Seymour. Former guitarist for The Del Padres, Tribe-O and other Coachella based artists. With several years between projects,Manx Dreams takes listeners in a different, darker direction. Incorporating post punk, industrial and electronic dance elements, resulting in a dark wave creation. An upcoming, full length album will be released in 2021. ... more

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