Been working on this song for...over 16 years. It is about a friend who was murdered and at times had a hard life and I so I thought about it for a long time and let it manifest organically with deep respect. Offered with reverence to the Universe in this person's memory and in the name of creativity, which I have very distinct memories of her championing.
Thank you to Kellii, Bria, Ash, Sean Paul, Dave and Mo as well as Georgie and Aki for helping me complete it.
-MYE/2023
lyrics
I can't believe that someone took your days and nights away
Can't believe they never gave you a chance in self defense to say anything.
All you wanna say forever more, now you're lying on the floor.
It's not fair, so many others a million times more terrible.
And I can't believe that you're gone. Senseless, bad deal gone wrong.
And I remember when you stood up in art class and confronted the teacher
Said creativity it can't be boxed in cuz that's not its most extraordinary feature.
And I remember another cold morning I found you passed out on Bleeker.
Can't believe no pillow for your sweet head, just a pair of dirty sneakers.
And I can't believe that you're gone. Senseless, bad deal gone wrong.
And I can't believe that you're gone and they say your name means woman of Magdala.
And I remember through it all you were dancing inside of a waterfall
The end of Summer, before the Fall...without a care at all.
credits
released November 24, 2023
Morgan Y. Evans (Bass, Vocals, rhythm guitar)
Bria Mccollum (Viola)
Kellii Scott (Drums)
David Brenner (FX noise/nature sounds)
Mo Kelly (lead guitar)
Ash Umhey (Rhodes)
Artwork by Georgie Smith (Color Me Lurid) linktr.ee/colormelurid
Recorded at Leaning Tree Studio by Sean Paul Pillsworth.
Mixed by Ash Umhey at Orange Sound.
Mastered by Aki McCullough at Nu House Studios.
Kellii Scott's drums which were tracked by Gabe Van at Akira Audio
David Brenner's noise elements recorded at The Compound in Valley Cottage, NY.
Solo and collaborative vehicle for musician and writer Morgan Ywain Vink-Lainas Evans (and various friends/artists they admire). Implied Greek tragedy may or may not be included.
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