"WITH ADO I DO (performed by Shiny, but per aged recording): Nighthawk suggests to Osirah that they reach out to a fellow hacker-in-arms, Dr. Aesh; who might be able to unravel this anonymous and enigmatic post. Dr. Aesh kindly explains to Osirah who the prisoner known as Shiny once was, as well as the various machinations behind his banishment; set darkly he suggests against a desperate plea for help to save the suicidal star. Sympathetic to the cause, whilst caring little for Shiny's once-vaunted artistry, Dr. Aesh sends Osirah the unreleased song that stands as Shiny's last will and testament." (ATUM story notes)

Eye encircles eye
With chimes that peal of midnight
If done is done
What have we won of midnight
A wheel's rewind
Our lowly tribes
Where time slays old allies
And love 'tis crime
Yes, love slum as I
To all that was vaunted
All we'd ever sought

Hear, god
The prayers of your unwashed
We're lonely where you're lost
Hear, friends
This moment spells the end
Where serpents wind their wend
Hear god, how this ends

With steps apace
I disappear, untraced
This moment heralds break
Of a shape and shame
And faced, right head on
Is life eternal
In a light you just can't watch

Hear, god
The prayers of our facade
We're watched and only watched
Hear god, how this ends
Hear, friends
This moment's end I lend
From here I'm 'round the bend
Hear god, how this ends

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Billy Corgan