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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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