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Determinist Lyrics by Niko

Even In Dreams

2017

[Verse 1]
Well of course I failed
What did you expect?
It's been so long since I took a deep breath
Tension kept me standing up straight
Finally collapsed under all of this weight

[Pre Chorus]
I refuse to be lived through vicariously
Expectations built out of bad memories

[Chorus]
I'd honestly prefer to be a failure of my own design
I think you know I'd rather be the architect of my own demise
I won't spend another second in this pantomime
I will drag myself out of here
I feel the lifeline

[Verse 2]
It's been a long tall tale, of your success
A false flag prince in the shadow of death
All you need to do is exist
Born with your name at the top of the list

[Pre Chorus 2]
I refuse to be lived through vicariously
Cut the strings and you'll begin to really see

[Chorus 2]
I'd honestly prefer to be a failure of my own design
I think you know I'd rather be the architect of my own demise
I won't spend another second in this pantomime
I will drag myself out of here
I feel the lifeline

[Bridge]
Like a twist of knowledge we have opened up a door that can’t be closed
And unbeknownst to us our minds were made up many years ago
And i don’t feel the way I used to when I was looking up to you
Maybe now I’m looking down

[Chorus 3]
I'd honestly prefer to be a failure of my own design
I think you know I'd rather be the architect of my own demise
I won't spend another second in this pantomime
I will drag myself out of here
I feel the lifeline
I feel the lifeline
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Niko

Niko

About “Determinist” by Niko

Read the complete lyrics to "Determinist" by Niko from the album "Even In Dreams" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"Determinist" is credited to Niko. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Determinist" appears on "Even In Dreams" in 2017.

Visit the Niko artist page at /artist/niko for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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