Name: Come Inside by Kirby Howarth in FULL INBOX: BATCH 548
Duration: 3 min 22 s
Description: I remember many years ago a friend of mine decided to head into Soho in London and have a good time with lady of the night. Years later I reflected on it and wondered what it must have been like for a young eighteen year old to experience a lady with experience. So I wrote a song about how I imagined it to be.

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I remember many years ago a friend of mine decided to head into Soho in London and have a good time with lady of the night. Years later I reflected on it and wondered what it must have been like for a young eighteen year old to experience a lady with experience. So I wrote a song about how I imagined it to be.



Come Inside

Main Character

Scared To Start

Scared To Start (Sun Mountain Sessions)

After Dark

Save My Soul

Eulogy By Zach Bryan

Tear It All Apart

Turning the Plough

Tequila or Whiskey

Janna's Tree

After You

"butterfly party" is a breathtaking indie-pop ode to new love's thrill and vulnerability. Intimate piano and guitar provide a delicate foundation for layered, emotive vocals conveying giddy excitement and nerve-wracking uncertainty.
The evocative lyrics paint vivid snapshots of everyday moments - shared coffees, late-night talks - that deepen a blossoming connection, alongside the all-consuming feelings of romance. As the production swells, hushed verses build to a cathartic, vulnerability-laced chorus.
"butterfly party" expertly straddles folk-tinged intimacy and pop accessibility, with lush harmonies and earworm melodies. This sincere exploration of falling in love marks the artist as a compelling new voice in introspective indie-pop.

butterfly party

Waiting Ain't Easy

Midwest Kid

Stick Around

Caroline

Cleopatra

Lyrics:

And I could wait around just a little bit longer
I’ll be gone by the time of the end of this song
There goes the ghost of a girl I adored
Oh Magdalene

Ok, I guess I’m a fool for hire
I know, I know I saw all the signs
It never is enough to be almost in love
And if we keep pretending then we’re wasting our lives
So keep the shirts I left at your place
They’ll do nothing for me now except dress me in pain
I know, I know that love is a game
But if I keep losing, I don’t want to play  

And I could wait around just a little bit long  er
I’ll be gone by the time of the end of this song
There goes the ghost of a girl I adored
Oh Magdalene
 
And I could wait around just playing my part 
Laughing at the tattoos left on my heart
I’m no good at good, I’m no good at goodbye
Oh Magdalene, why even try

And I could wait around just a little bit longer
I’ll be fine by the time of the end of this song
So long to the ghost of a girl I adored
Oh Magdalene

Magdalene

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Kirby Howarth is a talented singer-songwriter hailing from the picturesque city of York in the United Kingdom. With a captivating blend of folk, indie, and blues influences, Kirby's music weaves together heartfelt storytelling, soulful melodies, and raw emotions.

Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around him, Kirby creates songs that resonate deeply with listeners. His lyrics are poignant and introspective, offering a glimpse into the human condition and the complexities of life. Accompanied by his soul-stirring acoustic guitar, Kirby's warm and emotive voice carries his melodies with a graceful authenticity that leaves a lasting impression.

Kirby's talent has garnered recognition beyond the local scene, with his music being featured on esteemed platforms such as BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, as well as receiving widespread airplay on various local radio stations. His performances are characterised by an intimate and genuine connection with the audience, where each song becomes a shared experience that touches hearts and lingers in the memory.

“Acoustic laid back new wave punk indie folk with a sprinkle of deep meaningful day to day observations on how the world goes round and round and round and sometimes I actually notice this happening and decide it’s worthy enough to write a song about.”
- Kirby Howarth

"In the years I’ve been tracking the progress of York singer songwriter Kirby Howarth it’s been fascinating to hear him refining his approach and zeroing in on the sound he’s been hearing inside his head all these years.
As a result, his songs grow ever more focussed and appealing"
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" A strong collection of songs, well written and delivered. The vocal styling is distinctive and appealing - you connect emotionally with the listener."
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" That's another fantastic song everyone's a gem from you, you write really really nice songs Kirby."
- Alan Raw, BBC Radio Leeds Introducing

Come Inside

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