1. |
La Sirène
03:48
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LA SIRÈNE
(James Senior)
In the Bengal sound those smiling eyes
floating out and down, a thousand tries to
Say goodbye with candle cries.
Then I heard her voice, smooth and low
I had no choice, leave it all and go
to that melodic high in the silent snow
Watch your way in the setting sun
Silver notes so brightly sung
La sirène, on the salt sea air
La sirène, la sirène
Across the waves, a whispered kiss
A waterfall to the deep abyss,
the releasing all, enclosing bliss
Watch your way in the setting sun
Silver notes so brightly sung
La sirène, on the salt sea air
La sirène, oh La sirène
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2. |
Old Habits
03:26
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OLD HABITS
(James Senior)
Look you up sweet through and through
Holdin’ on out of the blue
Old times’ sake, a little kiss
A tender touch, that’s what I miss
Take us from this state we’re in
No second thought, no sip o' gin
Flicker on, firelight
In my heart, firelight
Spinning out in the stars
Habits die hard
Clearing smoky bars
Habits lie
Blizzard cold brings crackle down
Memory’s close in this old town
Cuddle up, close your eyes
Just one night, say our goodbyes
Spinning smoky stars
Habits die hard
Clearing smoky bars
Habits try
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3. |
Motel Queens
04:00
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MOTEL QUEENS
(James Senior)
A dusty hometown, haunted in the clear
It rests among john deere fields, and stays in disrepair
This blustry hometown, still working in the clear
The streets are well wide, the main drag needs repair
Welcome to Redgranite town
Where motel queens are crowned
In the SilverMyst saloon, a leather diamond
Splashes water on her face and matts her curly hair
Past the SilverMyst saloon in diamonds
She spends another leather night with the Irogamie Lake man
Brandy in Redgranite town
The motel queen is crowned
Pushed around by that drunk again, our diamond
Spent her last night with the Irogamie Lake man
Water floods red granite town
Noone left to be found
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4. |
What's the Procedure
03:41
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WHAT'S THE PROCEDURE?
(J. Senior)
Train stalled at the station
Terminal is down the line
Stamp these papers first
and don’t forget to sign
What’s the procedure
What’s the government number
And where, if not ’27,
Do you grandparents come from
And when were they married
and did they have other names?
Has this been notarized
This isn’t very clear
Type in here your first
Trip into the maze
Stefan takes your tickets
and forgets you’re ever here
Destination Adminstration
Lost in the Tunnels
Order your certificates
Date this version first
File now and send it back
A bureaucratic prayer
Officer’s in the way
Authorization everyday
Ask that man again
Why I am still here
Keith from Six Feet Under
Is on platform number 9
Waiting for the guards
To move us on the line
Destination Adminstration
Lost in the Tunnels
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5. |
Magnificent
03:24
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MAGNIFICENT
(James Senior)
She’s faster than you think on ice
She’s fatal too, you don’t look twice.
Skating high in darkest shades
Pressing on four silver blades.
Louche nails caress the air
Quiet mind, a guarded lair
A line, serpentine
Crossing over she looks my way
Rocket lips, ruby red,
Shining black, tawdry head
It’s said she doesn’t breathe
So grant the diva this reprieve
Magnificent. Magnificent.
She’s tight, close in spin
and then Magnificent.
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James Veil Marquette, Michigan
James Veil sings haunting songs from the Northern forests of Lake Superior. The music is about micro emotional
peaks.
The musical style is the tradition of baritone singers like David Bowie Scott Walker and Nick Cave. The sonic atmosphere is like Portishead, Massive Attack and Mike Oldfield.
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