Quicksand artwork

Quicksand

OPTIMYSTICISM · Released 10 July 2023

Lyrics

Diving into the deep end of this pool that is our life swimming in and out of dreams till one day it just seems that the water is quicksand. Quicksand. It feels like quicksand. Quicksand. The shattered shards of a broken heart can lacerate a life And so we somehow numb the pain, until it happens again. I only wanted some terra firma I only wanted something to hang on to Oh God I wish I’d found out sooner I dived into the deep end but the water was quicksand. Quicksand. It felt like quicksand. Quicksand. Every time I try to stand up Lie down, maybe get some sleep Just when I thought I’d reached the bottom The quicksand is still so deep. I only wanted some terra firma I only wanted something to hang on to Oh God I wish I’d found out sooner I dived into the deep end but the water was quicksand. Quicksand. It felt like quicksand. Quicksand.

About the song

A song born from heartbreak, disappointment and disillusionment – it’s about losing your emotional stability and struggling to get it back.

Words & Music by Michael Larkings

Players

Michael Larkings Main vocals, backing vocals, guitars, bass

Michael Carpenter Drums, percussion, keyboards

Recorded

The House Studio, Haberfield, NSW Australia, 21st September 2022

Engineered by Michael Carpenter

Produced by Michael Carpenter

© Michael Larkings