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Voyant

by James Walker

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"Voyant" is a heartfelt indie-pop song written by British artist James Walker as a song of comfort to somebody petrified for their future, worried about what comes next. This song explores the human tendency to seek solace amidst chaos by spinning narratives of assurance, much like a palm reader or soothsayer would. The title "Voyant" is the French word for seer.
The chorus captures the essence of this comforting illusion, "Give me your hand, I'll do what I can to get you calm // by making up the meaning of the lines in your palm."
Created as an adaptation of James' good friend Marinus de Goederen (also known as A Balladeer)'s song "Fortune Teller", it was recorded in both Amsterdam and London. A Balladeer are an award-winning project from The Netherlands who have previously toured with Keane, Bløf, and been nominated for a Dutch Grammy (Edison).
We hope you find comfort in "Voyant", and find a moment of introspective optimism, even when the world seems bleak.
This release is just the beginning for James in 2023, as he plans to unveil a series of new songs, including a collaborative EP, a full-length album, and a stripped-back EP.

lyrics

Look at you now
Petrified of pages left unread
I wish I knew how
To delicately write the words instead
For you

But give me your hand
I'll do what I can
To get you calm
By making up
The meaning of
The lines in your palm

Look at you now
Wishing you were anybody else
Drowned by the city sounds
Living for the feeling that you felt
So long ago

But give me your hand
I'll do what I can
To get you calm
By making up
The meaning of
The lines in your palm

Just give me your hand
I'll do what I can
To get you calm
By making up
The meaning of
The lines in your palm

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released March 31, 2023
Songwriters:
Marinus de Goederen and James Walker

All instruments and production performed by James Walker

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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

New singles Sane and Chasing are out now via Kobalt/AWAL, Maximal Music Sync and Music Table South Korea.
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