In interviews surrounding the release of Abyss Chelsea Wolfe made it abundantly clear that her sleep paralysis was key in shaping this record with Maw being one the most notable examples, with her poetically describing and confusion one experiences as well as likening the paralysis to being trapped...
[Refrain]
Where are you?
Where are you?
Where are you?
Where are you?
[Verse 1]
In the maw, shattered teeth
Underneath a dripping tongue
[Chorus]
I've been waiting in this silence
While you're sleeping, until you believe
[Refrain]
Where are you?
Where are you?
[Verse 2]
In the maw, in a world so dirty
Intoxicated, a life of tears
In the maw, a world in a daze
None can be trusted in the mouth of the beast
[Chorus]
I've been waiting in this silence
While you're sleeping, until you believe
I've been waiting in this silence
I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Maw was written by Chelsea Wolfe.
Maw was produced by John Congleton.
Chelsea Wolfe released Maw on Fri Aug 07 2015.