Only Thing That Shines
Shriekback · Other Songs - Shriekback
Blow out the candle
Inside a blazing building
Upon a sacred mission
All the lights that twinkle
All the pens that sign
All the wishes that sink
Making up our mind
Up the wooden stairs
Up into my heart
I know that you know
This is all that matters
I feel our two young deaths so close now
Smiling soft and shiny
The blade is sharp and fine
It could just slit us open
And you know
This is nothing special
With one slip
And we could lose ourselves forever
One time for all times
And you are
The only thing that shines
The only thing that shines
Nowhere near
Wade in a lake of silence
Oh, you say that word and
Pour myself like wine
This is as much as I know
This is all they told me
All wicked shapes and lines
Taking us somewhere
And you know
This is nothing special
With one slip
We could lose ourselves forever
One time for all times
And you are
The only thing that shines
The only thing that shines
The only thing that shines
Only Thing That Shines
Shriekback's "Only Thing That Shines" stands as a defining track within their experimental electronic catalog, blending industrial textures with melodic sensibilities. Emerging from the late 1990s and early 2000s, the song exemplifies the band's signature approach to dark ambient and noise rock, utilizing distorted synths and rhythmic percussion to create an immersive, unsettling atmosphere. While often associated with their broader discography, the track remains a staple for fans seeking the raw, atmospheric soundscapes that characterized Shriekback's work during their peak activity. Its enduring presence in their body of work highlights the artist's ability to fuse aggressive production techniques with haunting vocal elements, cementing their reputation in the underground electronic scene.