After encountering the sultan, the protagonist starts becoming curious about how to defeat him and how to escape the desert. He beings questioning his mortality and what he’s being able to do in this situation.
[Verse 1: Brann Dailor]
Running outside the Nazca Lines
You know I see you all in white
Hoping you'll grow the fruitful vines
And the rain to give us life
[Solo: Brent Hinds]
[Verse 2: Brann Dailor]
Violence born within my mind
I know it always takes its time
Climbing inside the cosmic eye
And forgive the enemy
[Chorus: Brann Dailor & Troy Sanders]
I wonder who I am
Reflections offer nothing
I wonder where I stand
I'm afraid of myself
[Verse 3: Brann Dailor]
Watching you crumble to the ground
Made me want to run away
Helping you find the golden crown
Made it easier to stay
[Chorus: Brann Dailor & Troy Sanders]
I wonder who I am
Reflections offer nothing
I wonder where I stand
I'm afraid of myself
[Bridge: Brent Hinds]
At the bottom of the mountain
Unaware of my surroundings
Separation from my spirit
Let the trees fall where they may
[Chorus: Brann Dailor & Troy Sanders]
I wonder who I am
Reflections offer nothing
I wonder where I stand
I'm afraid of myself
Steambreather was written by Brent Hinds & Brann Dailor & Bill Kelliher & Troy Sanders.
Steambreather was produced by Brendan O’Brien.
Mastodon released Steambreather on Fri Mar 31 2017.