While The Custom uses Pamela Zero's lead vocal, the Reprise is based on S.B. Reda's spoken voice. There is little in common between the two pieces, except that the latter is built on key phrases from the former. Part 1 of a 4-part composition.
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Story behind the song
Unlike Custom, which uses Pamela Zero's lead vocal, the Reprise is based on S.B. Reda's evocative spoken voice. There is really nothing in common between Custom and Custom - Reprise, except that the latter is built on key phrases from the former. A capella. Part 1 of a 4-part composition.
Lyrics
You are staggering down a long corridor.
All you have to do is clear Customs.
You know you're clean.
You are next
Can you do it?
Your nemesis!
What happened?
Folded accordion flesh.
Leave, just leave, the dream is dead, the joy schorched.
You have yet to be searched.
A simple patdown will not do.
You've nothing to hide.
Perhaps a strip search?
Senior Official with a Lot of Bright Buttons.
The flesh on your shoulder screams.
Is it is it is it contraband/
What if they find it, what if you're guilty, what if you are taken away screaming knowing somewhere in you is something bad and the Officials will find it.
They will split you open, make an example of you!
Your eyes explode, birthing, gaping, blind!
Where are your own hands?