Name: Sempervirens
Duration: P00H04M13S
Description: Sempervirens is a song about ancestry. It grew during a time of heavy moving in my life, both physically and emotionally. From the Latin semper (always) and virens (flourishing, green), it conjures images of the ceaseless line that interweaves and connects all humans.

Sempervirens

by Max Hopkins

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Sempervirens is a song about ancestry. It grew during a time of heavy moving in my life, both physically and emotionally. From the Latin semper (always) and virens (flourishing, green), it conjures images of the ceaseless line that interweaves and connects all humans.

lyrics

We're the heirlooms of our fore-family
Proprietors of the chain
Holder of the keys and barer to the name
Carriers of the flame

Etched in history, sprung forth in time
Suspended and sequestered
This path carved out by the tools of our ancestors
Shepherding the line

At the dawn of our coronation time stood still
And so grew our fascination we hold at will

Allow ourselves to feel the ground upon which our ancestors walked
To comprehend the change
And feel the deep connection that anchors us in our time and place
And solidifies our trail

In days to come our stories unfold, unravelling from within
And the way we proceed through challenges unknown
Is written beneath our skin

We're the heirlooms of our fore-family
Carriers of the flame
Scions of the seeds of primordial relay
Children of the way

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released February 25, 2022
Written, performed, produced, and recorded by Max Hopkins
Drums and bass recorded and engineered by Matthew Rederberg
Mixed by Shae Brossard
Mastered by Philip Shaw Bova

Joel Matthew Gray - Electric Guitar
Richard Charlton - Bass Guitar
Chris Morden - Drums

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Intricacy and intimacy realized in versatile arrangements featuring thoughtful nature-driven lyrics and an affinity for engaging listeners through passionate delivery.

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