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English Bones

by James Walker

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1.
Weathered 04:32
I was afraid. Afraid of the storm. Afraid of the tumble, and the fall and the weight of the world. The world on my own; the world when you left me, distressed & upset we decided to go. I will be the shelter in the night The sunlight in the morning But what about this Constant sense of emptiness Of only you? I swear you're the same As you were all those years ago, Just a little more plain Just a little more weathered But just a little bit better, you say Just a little more weathered But you swear that you're better these days And I remember you sayin I will be the shelter in the night and your sunlight in the morning But what about this constant sense of loneliness inside my head and why are my friends warning me? And what about the little scars and broken parts And hurricanes and tidal waves and oh What about the little things that no-one knew The polaroids and stick & poke tattoos? God I only think of you.
2.
Next to Me 03:23
[Verse 1] The cold wind blows And I already know That I'm gonna leave you You pour the champagne You take off your clothes But I'm gonna leave you [Chorus] Even though we fight and try to make things right I can't heal the harm Your temper's like a hurricane & all your blame's Tucked inside your palm I'm figuring we can't begin to fix these things It's such a shame but it seems That I feel all alone even though You're sleeping next to me [Verse 2] The dawn is coming And in the cold light I knew I don't think I love you Like I used to Wanna start the fire But you can't find the fuse Things are going nowhere I know [Chorus] Even though we fight and try to make things right I can't heal the harm Your temper's like a hurricane & all your blame's Tucked inside your palm I'm figuring we can't begin to fix these things It's such a shame but it seems That I feel all alone even though You're sleeping next to me [Bridge] It's hard for me to do it but I know We're trying but the truth is we should know That trying to make love last While living in the past Ain't gonna work you know 'cause you can't just start again [Chorus] Even though we fight and try to make things right I can't heal the harm Your temper's like a hurricane & all your blame's Tucked inside your palm I'm figuring we can't begin to fix these things It's such a shame but it seems That I feel all alone even though You're sleeping next to me
3.
Landslide 02:41
“Dream on man”, that’s what you told me when I said I loved you in that park inside the city. You said, “I don’t mind if we take our time but you know I’m not one to take chances.” So I wrapped it up & set it down again, and I said, ‘I can’t help it; it’s the way that I’ve been feeling’. So I stood by your side with my hands in my pockets, wishing I’d never said anything at all. But it’s alright. It’s okay. When the cold wind blows you know you’re gonna weather it away I guess in time, it’ll work out just fine. I just hope you’re waiting for me when I cross the finish line. I spend most evenings here pretending, that you’ll hear the little hints I drop in conversation & I pray some nights that they don’t put you off me. Each and every good time happens over coffee with you. But I’m near exhausted from this running, and in the distance i see the ending line approaching so I shut my eyes, clutch my alibis, while I hope you’re there waiting in the distance. The critics are calling it a landslide; a standing ovation for first time in a long time When I closed my eyes and your lips met mine and we talked about trading this future for our past.
4.
It’s getting close to 6:05, I’m staring at the dawn’s clean light. While you stir in your sleep, I come apart at the seams Hoping that God saves your life Your heart is a centrifuge; its rhythm raining down on you Don’t be so alarmed, they mean you no harm, Just do what they’re telling you Sometimes in the setting sun, it’ll feel like it’s all gone wrong All you’ll see in my ghost, feel the lump in your throat; it’s a temple of siren’s song It sounds like a lullaby, hear the whispers when you close your eyes Don’t fall for its call, but don’t feel guilty at all if all you do is wait up all night Am I the ghost in your picture frame, or the mark on your camera lens? What truly is better, that I’m with you forever or that I’m in a peaceful place? Sometimes in the setting sun, it’ll feel like it’s all gone wrong When you look in the mirror, there’s nothing but fear No-one to rely upon That’s when you’ll find me.
5.
2009 03:39
It was city streets & symmetry I think you knew that I should leave; Heard you talking in your sleep so cut your losses & you’re free I know it’s wrong to admit but I never deserved this So break your neck to pull me in; break your back to feel at home In that moment, I realised 2009 was the best year of my life and I can’t watch movies shot in black & white Because I know all the actresses have died It’s a battle between my head and everything that’s in front of me So tell me do you remember the nights spent in my bedroom we listened to The Smiths and you said i love you too In that moment, I realised 2009 was the best year of my life and I can’t watch movies shot in black & white Because I know all the actresses have died You break your neck to pull me closer; I start again a different person In that moment, I realised 2009 was the best year of my life and I can’t watch movies shot in black & white Because I know all the actresses have died
6.
Casanovas 04:01
Grass-stained jeans, ruby necklace on my TV screen, or in my papers I had never seen something like you Every breath you drew filled my magazines and all the folk you knew said from limousines that soon you’d be on top of the world sequin skirt, dressed to masquerade in matched your silver shirt used to hide your delicate frame and all the crooning caws crowed by casanovas kept your worried thoughts soft and gently hidden away you were on top of the world on top of the world but how I knew It wasn’t true I watched you every night, filmed by passers by to your private drive living in the heights alone so alone and how at 10PM you’d fill your favourite glass through my camera lens i saw you weep again and again i knew i could make it right if only you could see the signs i see you each and every night i know i could make it right but you’re on top of the world
7.
Waiting 04:11
Caught inside a snowstorm, tucked behind my collar I know, I know You say your love is back home, so tease a little I’ll go You know, you know It’s a symphony of sorrow, misery & cum Inside this dark mind, I am so hopeful But this silence is violence; cut me open and you can look into my soul like a porthole But you’ll burn me up & spit me out I’m caught inside this rat race; pressing up on my frame Hear me. Can you hear me? You’re caught inside my pleura darling; My pleasure and my harming and inside this dark mind, I am so hopeful But this silence is violence, you cut me open and you can glide into my soul like an angel up and off the walls at an angle I am waiting I am waiting for the ground to swallow me down.
8.
Abyss 04:14
Could never understand why I never could belong These days & nights go by while the future rests unstirred Though I’m balled up like a child, sleeping on its back In the darkest nights, we’re running just to collapse. I’m lonely without you, and I swear that it’s the truth You’re in everyone I find & I ain’t fine & I’m Reaching out for you; a heap inside our room Who will reach into the abyss and pull me from this mess? I remember Northern Spain, how the culture was not mine You would make me feel appeased; I would make you feel uneasy. The silence rectified by words so sharp & plain, like, ‘I’m leaving us alone’, and like, ‘I’m leaving you this way’.
9.
Casualty 04:42
The indignation; the revelation that all this time, was for you to sweep me aside. Anticipation for centre stage and receiving this instead. Casualty, carry me; make me one with the city streets. For in my dreams I’m the evergreens; the scent that leaks through your window, makes you stand to attention. I will drown I will drown in your eyes, if you let me. For I have found, that on this ground that I lie You’re the scenery, gently entering my body. Retaliation, you tell your tales and resonation will stab me in the side Your motivation, your only motivation is seeing the sight of my wounded pride. Casualty, that is me - one with indignity. But in my dreams, I’m the evergreens; the scent that leaks through your window, makes you stand to attention I will drown I will drown in your eyes if you let me
10.
Kreuzberg 02:14
I still see you by the willows out in Leipzig. I still feel you everywhere. I sensed your cold in cattle-market Kreuzberg. In the way that people stop & stare At my English bones, do I look far from home? Or not quite far enough? Who have I become?

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Debut record by British singer/songwriter James Walker.
Out October 27th on Wild Native Records.
Produced by Sam Winfield at Studio 91, Newbury.

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released October 27, 2017

Music and lyrics by James Walker
All tracks produced, engineered and mastered by Sam Winfield at Studio 91, Newbury
Artwork and photography by Ian Wallman

James Walker: Vocals; acoustic guitar; piano on all tracks, electric guitar on tracks 2, 5, 7, 9 & 10; percussion on tracks 1 and 6

Adam Lewin: Drums on tracks 2, 5, 8 and 9

Liam Collins: Electric guitar on tracks 2, 5, 8, 9
Chris Dodd: Bass guitar on tracks 2, 5, 8, 9
Sam Winfield: Pads/Keyboards on tracks 1, 4, 7 and 8, glockenspiel on track 1
Judy Blank: Harmonies on tracks 2, 4, 6
Studio 91 sofa: Kick drum on track 3

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"James Walker is one of the rarest types of songwriters. His music is intelligent, introspective, and yet melodious and infectious." - Overblown Magazine

"Stunningly lovely" - The Huffington Post

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