You Are

For You

"Take aim at his heart now!" he yelled. "And shoot for the head!" shouted back his armed colleague. But with tears in the formers' eyes, he knew he had already lost the fight. The longer he wore on in the battle with his foe, the greater his uncertainty. 
This song is about a mercenary remembering an encounter with a fellow mercenary. They were both after the same target and the first, unarmed mercenary was forced to kill his armed colleague with a car.
Listening to the story of the song, one may get the sense that betrayal and regret are central themes; however, they are only one of the many threads unfurled in the song. Violence and mercy are more central, especially within the mind's eye of the protagonist re-living what had occurred on one fateful day.
A violent mind may not breed mercy, but mercy will never hold a place (or a candle, if you will) in the minds of those whose idea of violence is not honourable and just -- in a moral sense, of course. Moral compasses change direction from person to person, from time to time, and from situation to situation. They can even, sometimes, point to one's own fate -- mercifully or not.

LYRICS:
Somebody once told me
In a ripped-up rage
Had eyes like a monster, and it came
Like the wind against my head.
So Drive Like You Stole It
With nothing to say
Eyes runnin' like water, to this day
I could not relate.

Hearing slowed-down sounds
Of an engine roaring,
Wheels rollin' to a cliff's end
And shot out in escape.
So it seemed
Was a blow to my youth.

Somebody once told me
In a ripped-up rage
Had eyes like a monster, and it came
Like the wind against my head.
So Drive Like You Stole It
With nothing to say
Eyes runnin' like water, to this day
I could not relate.

Seeing moving parts
As it comes upon him,
Devoted locomotion
To bring about elimination.
What I've seen
I have created.

Somebody once told me
In a ripped-up rage
Had eyes like a monster, and it came
Like the wind against my head.
So Drive Like You Stole It
With nothing to say
Eyes runnin' like water, to this day
I could not relate.

Take aim at his heart now
And shoot for the head
A backstabber grieving his existence,
So tortured.
Hold up a candle
In a darkened cave
Canot fix what cannot be seen:
I refuse to replay.

Like You Stole It

music & lyrics by Lucy Clearwater
mixed by John Lowell Anderson
mastered by Joe Causey
drums by Remy Morritt
bass by Eliana Athayde
cover photo shot by Aubrey Wickenheiser

April

When You're Down

I Wanna Be Sedated

Change

yeah i
i usually like sunny days
but lately 
when it's cloudier i'm feeling great
when the grey rolls in
my thoughts begin
to fall apart
this is how it starts

these clouds
are running through the sunny days
and lately
they just can't seem to stay away
when the rain falls in
i feel it on my skin
i couldn't ask for more
i couldn't ask for more

i really love to feel the rain

i couldn't ask for more

yeah i
i usually like sunny days
but lately 
when it's cloudier i'm feeling great
when the grey rolls in
my thoughts begin
to fall apart

i couldn't ask for more

cloudier

Released Friday 6th September 2024 on Sisterhood Records

False Hope

Inspired by a conversation with my Grandmother, I increasingly realise the value of time. Make memories with those you love, because it may be your only legacy.

Fading Memories

Youth is Wasted

"Ancient Echoes" is a soulful bluesy folk song that draws inspiration from Psalm 17 and the timeless wisdom of the Lotus Sutra. It's a heartfelt plea for justice and protection amidst life's challenges, expressing unwavering trust in a higher power. The song's lyrics explore themes of integrity, compassion, and the search for inner peace, blending ancient wisdom with a contemporary sound.

The William Altig Choir: A collection of amazingly talented singers with musical accompaniment, brought to life through the cutting-edge technology of Suno AI language models.

Lyrics:
(Verse 1) 
Lord, hear my cry, my soul's plea, 
Listen to my heart's melody. 
No lies on these lips, just truth I bring, 
Seeking justice, let your wisdom ring.

(Chorus) 
Lotus blooms in the muddy stream, 
Vindication's light, a hopeful beam. 
Walk the Bodhisattva's path with me, 
Compassion's lamp, eternally.

(Verse 2) 
Weigh my heart, Lord, in the still of night, 
Refine my spirit, burning pure and bright. 
No idle words, just teachings I embrace, 
Walking the path of truth and grace.

(Chorus) 
Lotus blooms in the muddy stream, 
Vindication's light, a hopeful beam. 
Walk the Bodhisattva's path with me, 
Compassion's lamp, eternally.

(Reprise Verse 2) 
Weigh my heart, Lord, in the still of night, 
Refine my spirit, burning pure and bright. 
No idle words, just teachings I embrace, 
Walking the path of truth and grace.

(Verse 3) 
Shadows gather, malice fills the air, 
But I'll find refuge in your tender care. 
Keep me safe, beneath your sheltering wing, 
From darkness' grasp, let freedom ring.

(Chorus) 
Lotus blooms in the muddy stream, 
Vindication's light, a hopeful beam. 
Walk the Bodhisattva's path with me, 
Compassion's lamp, eternally.

(Bridge) 
Worldly treasures fade and disappear, 
But in your light, my heart finds cheer. 
When karma's veil lifts, I'll see your face, 
Bathed in the Lotus Sutra's grace.

(Reprise Bridge) 
Worldly treasures fade and disappear, 
But in your light, my heart finds cheer. 
When karma's veil lifts, I'll see your face, 
Bathed in the Lotus Sutra's grace.

(Chorus) 
Lotus blooms in the muddy stream, 
Vindication's light, a hopeful beam. 
Walk the Bodhisattva's path with me, 
Compassion's lamp, eternally.

Lotus Blooms forever free,
In your boundless love, eternally.

Ancient Echoes

Recorded at Hackney Road Studios
Produced by Pedro Caetano Leite
Mastered at Metropolis Studios
Written by Benji Tranter

Artwork by Cameron West

Lyrics:
I can see how people settle when they’re tired of hitting walls
I can why you’d give up taking the fall
But the moss just gathers when the rolling stops
But the moss is bills and paperwork
Why don’t you just admit it? This is mundane
But sometimes boring is better than pain
Easy is easy, Netflix and chill
Do your chores and pay your bills

Maybe I’m in a rut but it’s comfortable here
Maybe I’ll stay for a year

Don’t you feel like a failure, doing as you’re told?
Looking at your reflection as you get old?
And hearing the voice inside your head
That sounds like the things your parents said
You were never as wild as you’d like to think
You’ve never made it past your fourth drink
But your inner child is alive and well
But your inner child is boring as hell

Maybe I’m in a rut but it’s comfortable here
Maybe I’ll stay for a year

Sleep on it now, it will go away
You’re not alone, there’s another way
Sleep on it now, it will go away
The plan is the plan, you’ve got to let it stray

Maybe I’m in a rut but it’s comfortable here
Maybe I’ll stay for a year

Comfortable Here

The writing and recording project of Benji Tranter, from the Welsh Marches, joined by friends Lizzy Walsh and Adam Fletcher.

Since forming in 2018, the group have gigged all around the capital, recorded a session with BBC Introducing, as well as livestreams for Welsh new music institute Horizons/Gorwellion and NYC's Colossus Festival. Upon releasing ‘three of the best singles this year’ (Adam Walton, BBC Wales) the band have received consistent support on the airwaves, including spins from Gemma Bradley (BBC R1), Tom Robinson (6 Music), Huw Stephens and Adam Walton (BBC Wales), and were made ‘Artist of the Week’ across BBC Midlands. They have been featured across Spotify editorials including Fresh Finds, Feel Good Indie Rock with their single Portal receiving over 75,000 streams and featuring on S21 of Made in Chelsea.

Comfortable Here

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