"I've Had to Know" genre: Alternative General
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	Fiona Apple will hit me over the head with something, should this become a hit! Judge for yourself. This is a Pop/Blues/Alternative number with lightweight lyrics ... (lightweight, for me, anyway). It includes basic rock instrumentation, along with Don Stapleson on sax, Fred Lieder's cello and Andrew Cann on piano. The guitar riff, by Cris Chillura, has been referred to as his backwards 'Day Tripper' riff. There is also a breathy part, compensating for lack of snares, executed by one Robert (flange it, Eno) Goldstein, formerly with Warner artists, the Urban Verbs! Cheers! ~ Xyra
	MP3.com CD: XYRA ... Delicate Anger - buy it! CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen   Label: Riding the Dragonfly Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra, Recorded & produced by the duo: Marco Delmar & Robert Goldstein, Recording Arts Studio ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez
	Story Behind the Song When Arista told me to write a hit, I tried. One of their A&R guys had contacted me, after we showcased at the Philadelphia Music Conference (PMC). He said he dug the material, but wanted to hear a 'hit.' This is what I came up with. Maybe some of you will find it enjoyable! Conversely, and with great anticipation, I look forward to our upcoming 4th release, LIQUID LIGHT, as it is the real 'me' ... and that is what I am supposed to be. (I will not quote Frank Sinatra, albeit I have sung through one of his old tube mics, at Omega Studios.) Lyrics Your love is like a velvet glove Give it up When you've had enough I've had enough shallow promises Don't you know We're coming to the end? It's been a long road I've had to know How to survive When to GO SLOW It's been a long road I've had to know So special Were the words in time Deep promises were laced with wine Said you knew me On the pavement, In the air But never mind whats real . . . Let's get down to whats unfair Happiness is not For the deep who think Empty out the vault Get some brief relief It's been a long road I've had to know It's been a long road I've had to know How to survive, When to LAY LOW It's been a long road I've had to know Slowly, in the face of time You live your life like Pantomime Thought you knew yourself ... You were really someone else Happiness is not For the deep who think Empty out the vault Get some brief relief It's been a long road I've had to know Ourlove is like a sinking ship Give it up, If the riddle fits I've had enough shallow promises Don't you know were coming to the end?

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