never know why
from far from this world by orchid mantis
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumDesigned by Phil Nicholls (www.philnicholls.ca). Printed on unisex Canvas shirts - size/length runs slightly above average.
Please purchase shirts as a separate order from tapes/vinyl for shipping reasons.
Fulfilled by ToneThreads.com
Includes unlimited streaming of far from this world via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.ships out within 7 daysedition of 50Purchasable with gift card$22 USD or more
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumDesigned by Phil Nicholls (www.philnicholls.ca).
Please purchase shirts/apparel as a separate order from tapes/vinyl for shipping reasons.
Fulfilled by ToneThreads.com
Includes unlimited streaming of far from this world via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.ships out within 7 daysedition of 50Purchasable with gift card$30 USD or more
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumDesigned by Phil Nicholls (www.philnicholls.ca).
Please purchase shirts/apparel as a separate order from tapes/vinyl for shipping reasons.
Fulfilled by ToneThreads.com
Includes unlimited streaming of far from this world via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.ships out within 7 daysedition of 50Purchasable with gift card$30 USD or more
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ZT165 ~ Limited Edition Cassette ~ Second Pressing
Cassette + Digital AlbumThe second pressing.
Cassettes are available in a limited edition of 100 copies in forest green and will be shipped from Slovakia.
Each purchase will include traditional Slovakian sweets, Z Tapes sticker, thank you note, and the brand new tape!
Includes unlimited streaming of far from this world via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.Sold Out
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Orchid Mantis Triple Bundle (ZT123+165+194)
A triple cassette bundle with three orchid mantis' cassette releases:
light as leaving
orchid-mantis.bandcamp.com/album/light-as-leaving
far from this world
orchid-mantis.bandcamp.com/album/far-from-this-world
visitations
orchid-mantis.bandcamp.com/album/visitations-3
Cassettes will be shipped from Slovakia.
Each purchase will include traditional sweets, thank you note and brand new tapes!
Limited copies.
Includes unlimited streaming of visitations via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.... moreSold Out
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ZT165 ~ Limited Edition Cassette
Cassette + Digital AlbumCassettes are available in a limited edition of 100 copies and will be shipped from Slovakia.
Each purchase will include traditional Slovakian sweets, Z Tapes sticker, thank you note, and the brand new tape!
Includes unlimited streaming of far from this world via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.Sold Out
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ZT165 ~ Limited Edition Vinyl
Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumBlack vinyl color. Limited edition of 250.
Each purchase will include Z Tapes stickers, a thank you note, and the brand new vinyl!
Includes unlimited streaming of far from this world via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.Sold Out
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lyrics
all out of time, infinite light
try not to care if it turns out right
given the ends, never made sense
to sift through yourself for anyone else
up until three
know it's all the same to me
and i'll put up with anything
but you can't change your mind
because i'm fading now
my dreams just stress me out
when you're feeling low, like you told me
you just lie awake in your mind
nothing helps
in the end
sleep through the day, staying up late
always inside, running in place
never know why,
hoping to find,
some peace from this weight
to take it away
call me right back
someday soon we'll all be on track
see you in the summertime
if we don't lose our minds
because i'm fading now
my dreams just stress me out
when you're feeling low
like you told me
you just lie awake in your mind
nothing helps
in the end
it's alright
i can tell the feeling changes
all the time
i can't make it stop
oh, this life
holds you to your promises
takes everything just to exist
won't ever make sense of it
try not to care if it turns out right
given the ends, never made sense
to sift through yourself for anyone else
up until three
know it's all the same to me
and i'll put up with anything
but you can't change your mind
because i'm fading now
my dreams just stress me out
when you're feeling low, like you told me
you just lie awake in your mind
nothing helps
in the end
sleep through the day, staying up late
always inside, running in place
never know why,
hoping to find,
some peace from this weight
to take it away
call me right back
someday soon we'll all be on track
see you in the summertime
if we don't lose our minds
because i'm fading now
my dreams just stress me out
when you're feeling low
like you told me
you just lie awake in your mind
nothing helps
in the end
it's alright
i can tell the feeling changes
all the time
i can't make it stop
oh, this life
holds you to your promises
takes everything just to exist
won't ever make sense of it
credits
from far from this world,
released November 20, 2020
license
all rights reserved
tags
about
orchid mantis Atlanta, Georgia
found sounds, tape collages, and pop songs about forgetting.
booking/mgmt:
latesummersun@gmail.com
discography
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Apr 2025 -
Feb 2025 -
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Dec 2024
contact / help
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