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A song about the harmful rigidity inherent in and resulting from school systems. Dedicated to John Taylor Gatto - rest in peace / rest and teach.

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A brand new child
Gifted then burned
Sold as special and then returned

A brand new mind
Tongue-twisted and turned
Told to think things not taught how to learn

It’s a jungle vibe
So you try not to get burned
Don’t speak out of rotation

How can we serve your machine?

Join your line
Single file, not a word
This is your education

Join your line
It’ll be fine, not a word
This is your education

How can we serve your machine?
Let’s see what we think you’ll be
Squared circles cut clean

Oh, my darling
Still believe it
They just can’t see
Clever as a flower
Just breathe in
You’ll supersede it
Into the real thing

Oh, my darling
Still believe it
They just can’t see in
Clever as a flower
Just breathe in
You’ll soon receive it
And do the real thing

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from r​ē​cursiv: light, released June 1, 2020

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Basal Toronto, Ontario

Basal is an experimental solo project that oscillates through alternative rock, dream pop, industrial, and neo-folk influences.

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