The Crystal Caves

The Crystal Caves is a symbol of submission, revelation, and the enigmatic boundary between knowledge and madness. It depicts vast, gleaming caverns deep beneath the earth’s crust, where immense quartz crystals grow like frozen lightning. These radiant formations are not merely geological wonders — they are conduits of consciousness, forming the neural lattice of an ancient, mythological intelligence. In the lore of this card, humanity’s collective fears and desires are imprinted upon the crystals, forming an unfathomable archive of thoughts and memories. Faced with an existential crisis — be it environmental collapse, war, or spiritual disillusionment — a select few are chosen to hear the ringing. This sound, like a chorus of distant bells reverberating inside their minds, is a calling from the depths. Those who submit to the summons venture into the Crystal Caves, seeking understanding. Others resist, unwilling to face the knowledge that awaits — and in doing so, are consumed by the madness of dissonance. This card challenges us to confront our inner callings. It asks whether we are willing to descend into the recesses of our own minds, face the uncomfortable truths that lie within, and emerge transformed. Alternatively, it warns of the destructive consequences of rejecting growth when the time has come to evolve. Drums, piano, vibes: R Thomas Guitars, Bass, Vocals, PS Perkins Recorded, mixed and mastered by Mystic Tape Deck Tascam DP24SD + StudioOne 7 + a bunch of cheap mics LYRICS --------------------------- In the ways of the world from the crib to the grave Everybody’s a slave Ain't nobody gonna save us Save your bellyachin for another day Baby they got ways Of making you behave When you hear those bells ringing in your brain Before they drive ya insane Get on a boat or a plane Take the golden taxi to the crystal caves It’s a little like doomsday You’re gonna have to be brave Come join your friends in the crystal caves Meet the underground conclave At the standing wave Gonna put the computer right into your vein Connect the aqueous membrane To the mineral mainframe Gonna jump and jive when they play that jazz Sprinkle on the pizazz And just a little bit of zip zap biddly bap foo bar baz Come and disappear in the crystal cave Everybody’s a slave Ain't nobody gonna save us Now that you’ve arrived, won't you come on in? We’re all about to begin To start shedding our skin Make like a snake, and gobble up that tail It’s a hwale of a fairy tale On the shell of a snail In the mystery maze deep under the ground A little magic we found A way a watch can be unwound To begin again inside the cave alone A place we’re gonna call home Amidst the shimmering stone In the ways of the world from the crib to the grave Everybody’s a slave Ain't nobody gonna save us