The Alternative (Feat. David Fippinger)

from All the Rest is Darkness by Mark P Presti Jr.

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lyrics

Where to begin? I’ll begin again.
It’s come to pass and now we’re near the end.
Shadow people living in my head.
We’re not stupid, the alternative.

Just do what you will while I’m caught in your deadlights. Embrace my mind. Embrace me.
I feel you in my blood. I’ll make up for lost time.
Erase my mind. Erase me.

Try to forget memories that plague me.
They’ve sunk their hooks in and tear me up.
Safe in beliefs, clinging to my head.
In this mirror is someone I don’t know.

Just do what you will while I’m caught in your deadlights. Embrace my mind. Embrace me.
I feel you in my blood. I’ll make up for lost time.
Erase my mind. Erase me.

We are the the alternative. (x2)

Pull the knife from my back. I’m the one who put it there.
I’m sick of this feeling. That’s all I have to share.
If you’ve thought about changing, know it can be done.
If you feel like you’re choking it may be your own thumb.

Just do what you will while I’m caught in your deadlights. Embrace my mind. Embrace me.
I feel you in my blood. I’ll make up for lost time.
Erase my mind. Erase me.
Erase me. Erase me.

credits

from All the Rest is Darkness, released October 31, 2023
Additional Vocals by David Fippinger

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Mark P Presti Jr. East Windsor, New Jersey

After a decade-long hiatus, Mark P Presti Jr. is back. Going solo has given him the freedom to explore new ideas and tackle meaningful subjects outside of his past bands. He made his mark in the early 2000s New Jersey music scene. Mark draws inspiration from classic horror movies. If you're into Hard Rock and horror-themed storytelling, give his work a listen! ... more