From the recording Infinite Paradox
Notes: Adrian began composing synths while experimenting with different hip-hop influenced beats following the release of Chasing Titans debut EP. Initially, he composed the guitar work for “Complete Submission” and then slowly built the bass, drums, and synths around the entire progression before writing lyrics for it. He structured it in a way that his and Sylvester's vocals embody the contrasting sides of unhealthy relationships (the theme of the song). The rest of the band heard it just before the start of the North Island EP Tour where it was played for the first time live in Auckland. After a few shows, it garnered a significant reaction from the audience, with many eagerly anticipating its performance. Recognising it as a concise summary of the entire record, Adrian wanted this track to lead the album.
Lyrics
Closer (Come)
Closer (I)
Closer (Need)
Closer (This)
Fighting myself cause I want to be pure
When you're really just selfish all the way to the core
But I am the victim and it’s all about me
Your life is my key to
Silence the voices
That defined my choices and
Undo the damage
That made me what I am
Now
I
Claim
You (my life is yours and)
Your
Love's
My
Tool
(As I)
Fall into my trap
But I thought you had my back
Well I did but I need your
Complete submission
Breathe into my lies
But I choked on your goodbyes
Yes I know that's why I played
Your heart like a spade
Further (Run)
Further (I)
Further (Need)
Further (This)
Pushing you now cause I want to be sure
But I gave it all up and now you ask me for more
Yeah I am the victim and it's all about me
Your heart is my key to
Make your decisions
A concrete condition of
Our life together
It's my way and no other
Now
I
Claim
You (my life is yours and)
Your
Love's
My
Tool (run while I can)
Fall into my trap
But I thought you had my back
Well I did but I need your
Complete submission
Breathe into my lies
But I choked on your goodbyes
Yes I know that's why I played
Your heart like a spade
Your heart like a spade
Calling the masses
To pray for me
I am the victim why can't you see
I'm falling asleep
With this hand on your neck
I guilt you and hurt you
It's called respect
Now
I need it now
I need it
Now when
Days are dark
And life
Seems to fall apart
I use you to feel more
Of this love
Long before you
Woke up
And said to me
I can't be
Your entity
To heal
All your damage
Your wounds
Are too savage
You see me now
There Is
No escape from
My once vows
Promise me
The world and
Now I run
You will not survive
Without your love
This is not goodbye
And this
Is not goodbye
And this
Is not goodbye
(As I)
Fall into my trap
But I thought you had my back
Well I did but I need your
Complete submission
Breathe into my lies
But I choked on your goodbyes
Yes I know that's why I played
Your heart like a spade
Your heart like a spade
Now I claim you
Your love's my tool
And when I die
It will be with you