I’ve been so tired
Do you know why?
Could you read my mind? 
The truth’s been hard to chew 
That if it’s not you
Then our end is soon 

I know that if ever I fall
They’ll never mean as much as you 
I’d talk but the words feel too tall 
And I’ve never felt that much in me
I could love you better, better 
No, I would love you better, better 

With time, will it pass me by?
Just a glint in the eye
A tale shared like wine
Is it true
That to love you bruise?
And that’s what you choose
How does that feel good? 

I know that if ever I fall
They’ll never mean as much as you 
I’d talk but the words feel too tall
And I’ve never had that much in me
I know that if ever I fall 
They’ll never mean as much as you 
I’d talk but the words feel too tall 
Guess I've never seen that much in me 

I know that if ever I fall
They’ll never mean as much as you
I’d talk but the words feel too tall 
And I’ve never felt that much in me 
I could love you better, better
No, I would love you better

I Could Love You Better

Steering clear of simplistic, surface-value interpretation, the track’s mechanical propulsion mirrors the repetitive quest of technological gratification. Vocalist Leona Farrugia’s noir-tinged vocal speaks of the everyday digestion of a barrage of information, whereby an individual is coerced into a constant act of self-measurement and comparison. 

The metaphorical act of ‘feeding’ on these outwardly projected displays of ego, subtly leads the track toward the grotesque, not too dissimilar from Hitchcock’s creeping, voyeuristic cameras. The track features backing vocals from John Newton from cult South London noise-rock duo JOHN. Leona hones in on the personal relevance of the themes:

“Naturally I’ve always felt like there’s a pressure to compare myself, be that through the lens of present technologies or within the creative industry. It’s something that can be very debilitating, especially to young people in a patriarchal society”

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23 is the first single of the new Lucky Iris era. The track is about the stress of getting older but somehow feeling younger than ever. A feeling which at times seems silly and all-consuming but it’s there all the same... Written and produced by the pair, mixed by Richard Wilkinson (Adele, Kaiser Chiefs) and mastered by Antony Ryan (Oh Wonder); ‘23’ is the mesh of the duo’s love for hyper-pop hooks and the quintessential age of British indie music. Supported by Help Musicians and released through Launchpad+.

New single by Geordie punk group Swine Tax, featuring guest vocals by Robyn of bigfatbig fame.

Words & music by Swine Tax.
Artwork by Vince L.

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