Written for the short film 'The Tree' by Oliver Blair. 
You can watch the film here: www.oliver-blair.com/the-tree

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Asymmetry

This song is part of the album "Turpentine"-a collection of home office demos, some old songs from the 90's re-recorded, some new stuff. This was a low budget project (one mic, 2 old guitars, free software). You won't have to listen too hard to pick up my clumsy guitar flaws, but on a more careful inspection you may encounter the clicks of my ankles and elbows as I pace around the mic stand. This collection represents some of my style over the years, which is to say, a lyrics-first approach. I typically start with what I want to say, and then try to build sounds around it.

Turpentine

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Lyrics:
Another year has gone and we’re still here
Looking up from the bottom of the rubble.
We’ve taken hits and they’ve knocked us back for miles.
And when we resist they punch a little harder.

365 days I’ve wasted
Fighting for something I knew I’d lose…

Yet you still look at me
Like I was made for you.
And I don’t know why you love me like you do.
There’s still time for our futures to break through.
But no matter what I’ll always love you.

So many times you’ve been caught in the crossfire
of my mistakes. Oh you’re so bruised.
Yet you keep smiling whilst holding the weight of our worlds.
You are still my saviour.
You are.

I’ll always look at you
Like you were made for me
Because you are. Anyone could see.
There’s still time for our futures to break through.
But no matter what I’ll always love you.


Written & Performed by Fraser Lowrie. Recorded at Acoustic Roots Studio.
Audio by Lowrie performing ‘Another Trip Around The Sun’. 
© 2016 Ukiyo Records/Fraser Lowrie. 
Published by I'm Not From London Publishing Ltd.
miles@imnotfromlondon.com

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Another Trip Around The Sun

All the old,
Familiar signs.
I was hoping,
Still to find.
The weather easing,
Ever shielded,
By the pine.

Out in front,
I’m near behind,
Heather even,
Either side.
And tried, your path,
Will ease our task,
Come Spring.

And in my head,
You’re by the gate.
But you won’t be there,
As I come to the door.

Out of sight
Though never far,
From our thoughts.

And in my heart,
You’re on the shore.
With the waves at your feet,
The wind in your hair.

And in my dreams,
You’re with the birds,
As they take to the skies,
And their song fills the air.

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I’ll steady the boat, 
Whilst you gather your thoughts,
Finding the strength to steer your heart,
Away from the rocks.

But what if I can’t see a way,
through the swell?
And I know that I will,
It’s just harder to tell…

Don’t you cry yourself to sleep,
He’ll be there,
In the strength you’ll need.
I know it’s hard,
But once we raise the sail,
You’ll see,
It’s still his name in the breeze.

And I’ll be your eyes,
’Til you see past the tears.
Won’t leave your side,
Without finding the words,
That we both need to hear.

But where can I turn,
When there’s no-one to call?
And we’re nearing the shore,
But we’re taking on water.

Don’t you fall down to your knees,
He’ll be there,
As you find your feet.
I know it’s hard,
But once we raise the sail,
You’ll see,
It’s still his name in the breeze.

In The Breeze

Morning

Yesteryear

Lost

Making do, 
It was only ever you. 
Thought this through, 
There was only ever you. 

Casting your redundant dreams aside, 
Wings have been clipped, 
Skin is raw, 
From all the ties. 

Making do, 
It was only ever you. 
Thought this through, 
There was only ever you. 

Distanced by wishes, 
That can never come to true. 
If anyone could change this, 
It would be… 

Losing touch, 
Resigned to love, 
To lead a life, 
Or to be led. 
Enough because it has to be, 
A string of tuneless melodies, 
Set to play, 
Play on out the minutes, 
Of each day.

Distanced by wishes, 
That can never come to true. 
If anyone could change this, 
It would be you. 

Making do, 
It was only ever you. 
Thought this through, 
There was only ever you.

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