Natalie McCool - Devils (Live Solo Version)

Watch Live Video: https://youtu.be/JEWqXRlGzB8
Stream / Download: http://bit.ly/DevilsSolo
Released on Fortress Sounds via AWAL

Listen to the studio version of 'Devils' here: https://smarturl.it/McDevils

Written by Natalie McCool & Dan Haggis
Performed by Natalie McCool
Recorded & mixed by Biff Roxby at The Wood Rooms, Manchester
Mastered by Organised Rhyme

Lyrics
Tell me what you're feeling I'll tell you it's normal
Tell you it's human, that it ain't awful
Tell me what you're thinking I'll say that it's ok
You're only human, so don't be afraid

There was a devil in me yesterday, a devil in me yesterday
But don't worry, I'm ok
You're only human

Say what you gotta say, dance with the devil anyway
'Cos you're human
Say what you gotta say, knock him off your shoulder everyday
'Cos you're human

Tell me all your secrets I promise I'll listen
And I cross my heart, I'll keep them
Tell me what you're scared of I'll tell you it's ok 
Tell you it's human, so don't run away

There was a devil in me yesterday, running in my blood and through my veins
But don't worry, I'm ok
You're only human

Say what you gotta say, dance with the devil anyway
'Cos you're human
Say what you gotta say, knock him off your shoulder everyday
'Cos you're human

Say what you gotta say, devil gonna dance with you anyway
'Cos you're human
'Cos you're human

Say what you gotta say, dance with the devil anyway
'Cos you're human
Say what you gotta say, knock him off your shoulder everyday
'Cos you're human

Say what you gotta say, and dance with the devil
Say what you gotta say, dancing with the devil
Say what you gotta say, and dance with the devil
Say what you gotta say, and dance with the devil

Natalie McCool - 'Devils' 

- "A sublime piece of future-facing pop perfection.” – Clash 

- “Sure to cement McCool’s status as one of the country’s most promising female songwriters.” – The 405 

Singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Natalie McCool shines as a major star in the UK indie world, having risen through the ranks and amassed a ton of organic support and critical acclaim. With the promise of a new album on the horizon, she gives us the first taste of what’s to come with her alluring new single “Devils”. 

Known for her truly innovative and beautiful take on pop music, the newest release from the indie pop tour de force offers an alternative, more poignant feel to the studio single. Performed live with Natalie's soaring vocal & ocean deep electric guitar tones, this song is a powerful ode to the little demons inside our heads, and learning to embrace them. Speaking on the track, Natalie says:

“Devils is essentially about allowing yourself every once in a while to give
into emotions that are traditionally seen as negative, and that’s okay,
because we are only human and need to experience and accept these
feelings to be whole. I think giving someone the space and support to say anything and everything they are experiencing or thinking, and for that also to be ok, is an amazing way to accept and move on. In a way it’s taking away the perceived stigma and shame of these feelings and turning the experience into something positive that will make you stronger.”

Co-written with Dan Haggis (The Wombats) 'Devils' is an anthemic herald of Natalie's forthcoming album. Songs that capture themes of childhood, adulthood, love, jealousy and loss, it will set the tone for such an ambitious and exciting act. 

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Devils (Solo Version)

Latin was my first love, and music is my second. I've utterly fallen for those of the soulful, creative, inspiring and inciting kind. The one composed with heart and soul, the one performed with passion and aplomb. Searching for a way to express my love for and enthusiasm about music, I've found twitter is a decent and effective place to do so, yet given my wordy nature 140 characters one day simply didn't suffice to promote the music I enjoy anymore. This is how my music blog - carpe carmina - came into being (a heartfelt thank-you goes out to my favourite UK band High/Low for the encouragement to start writing about music, to my all time favourite band for so many years by now, Midnight Hour, for making me realize my affection for music and my wish to help those artists in whose talent I believe in, and to all those people who read my blog, who recommend and submit music for it). Find me under @NessiHolt on twitter and make sure to listen to @RadioKC to catch a playlist of mine each tuesday at 10pm (UK). Listen to Radio Kaos Caribou, Dr. Bones music show and Dave Monk's BBC Introducing Merseyside in general. It's worth it, it's where I - among others - find the music I eventually embossom. 



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