Love the words, has a musical theatre vibe too... Beautiful piano arrangement, great work!

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Memories

Pretty Soon

Toffee

Set in the Natural History museum, this song tells a true story of love while contemplating science, dinosaurs and the entire history of humanity. 

With influences from Debussy, musical theatre, classical and jazz, "Natural History" reminds us that we are all nothing more than members of the homo sapiens species. 

This song is dedicated to Jon.

Natural History

[Verse 1]
Woke up with rain on the windowpane,
Heavy heart but I’m still in the game.
Mug in hand, mind in a spin,
But I take a breath and let the light in.

They say, “Chin up,” and I hear their voice,
In the noise, I make a quiet choice.
To keep calm, keep carryin’ on,
Even when the night’s feelin’ way too long.

⸻

[Chorus]
Keep calm and carry on,
Every cloud’s got a light that’s strong,
Chin up, love — you’re not alone,
Bob’s your uncle, you’ve found your home.

The sun will rise, just wait and see,
Good things come, eventually,
You’re smashing it, don’t live in doubt,
It’ll be all right — it all works out.

⸻

[Verse 2]
They laughed when I said I’d chase that dream,
Called me soft, said life ain’t what it seems.
But I’ve learned not to fold too soon,
Some flowers only bloom past June.

“You’re havin’ a laugh,” well maybe I am,
But I’d rather dance than stick to the plan.
“Don’t worry,” I say, “it’ll sort itself out,”
Got fire in my heart and a louder shout.

⸻

[Chorus – repeat]

⸻

[Bridge – Rap/Spoken Word style if pop-hip-hop version]
Yeah —
Took my knocks, wore the bruises like medals,
Turned breakdowns into new instrumentals.
No map, just the grit in my soul,
Each setback? Just part of the goal.

I’m not lost — I’m just finding the view,
Truth is, I’m stronger than I ever knew.
Say it loud — “It’ll be all right” —
’Cause I’ve got hope and I’ve got fight.

⸻

[Final Chorus – stripped down first half, then full beat returns]
Keep calm and carry on,
Every cloud’s got a light that’s strong,
Chin up, love — you’re not alone,
Bob’s your uncle, you’ve found your home.

(Full band)
The sun will rise, just wait and see,
Good things come, eventually,
You’re smashing it, don’t live in doubt,
It’ll be all right — it all works out.

It’ll Be All Right

Dani Ela - Evenings

Album photography credit to Ollie Thompson.

Fray Gently

Written & produced by Alex Lindner of Flood for the Famine.

Lyrics:
Well it rings out like a joke
You know it’s all gone up in smoke
All that sweet talk that we spoke
I see it floating away

She wrote it nice and neat
Nearly swept me off my feet
Made me realise I can bleed
Made realise what I need

Just peel me back
Every scar and every crack
Put it all inside a frame
Light it up now watch those flames

I held her up on a pedestal
Filled her up till she was full
Made her feel about 10 feet tall
Let her know she’d never fall

You know I don't like looking back
You keep on moving or you get fat
It’s just an anchor in my mind
It’s just a thorn in my side

Just peel me back
Every scar and every crack
Put it all inside a frame
Light it up now watch those flames

Every memory I had with you
I’ll stick them all inside my shoe
So when I walk down an empty street
I got you spread underneath my feet

I saw love turn to a brawl
I saw a man taught how to crawl
I saw a brown-eyed angel fall
Don't you hear them church bells toll?

Just peel me back
Every scar and every crack
Put it all inside a frame
Light it up now watch those flames
Watch them glow

Up in Smoke (Edit)

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So I’m stood outside the strip club at nine in the morning
I’m gonna get my money back

Well I’ve been stood out here forever but nobody’s answering
Nobody’s answering, nobody’s home
I’ve been stood out here forever but nobody’s answering
& now everybody’s watching me

I waited four whole hours before this guy shows up
He says “I’m just the cleaner - sir I’m just the cleaner
Now there’s nothing that I can do for you
You’re gonna have to come back tonight”

So I come back at midnight and it’s fifty to get in
I come back at midnight, I speak to the bouncer he said
“boys it’s fifty to get in tonight”

Sir I need to get my money back, I’ve got bills to pay
I’ve got my rent the next day
Sir I need to get my money back
Now you need to get me the manager

Now that damn cleaner comes out
This time with slick back hair
He’s got the moon in his stare
He’s in designer wear
“Yes I am the manager - now tell me what can I do for you?”

“Well if I remember you were tasting my fruit
You were drinking my wine
You had a hell of a time
And now you want your money back
Well that just don’t seem right to me”

“But I’m sorry to hear you’re dissatisfied with your purchase
Yes I’m sorry to hear that you feel that way
Now here’s a complimentary lap dance”

Fine I’m going in for one last time
If I can’t get my money back I’m gonna get my money’s worth

Nine in the Morning

- I write songs for strangers on the train. New EP "Nine Million Souls" drops this summer
- Composer of music for games and media. 
- Co-founder of blocktunes, the soundtrack for web3. 
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