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Wild World - James Walker (feat. Judy Blank)



Co-written by and featuring breakout Dutch artist Judy Blank (V2 Records; previous performances with The Wood Brothers, Mandolin Orange, Macy Gray).



Wild World is a dark alternative folk song produced by the magnificent Sam Winfield (Amber Run, BMTH) at Studio 91. It is the third of eleven songs to be released over 2020, that document James’ experiences with turbulent relationships, old wounds, and an ever growing longing for stability.



The first verses of this song were the last words James wrote in his shared apartment with his ex-lover, they were wrought with frustration and a bitterness that carries over into the instrumentation, vocal delivery and lyrical choices in the song.



"I planted flowers inside your chest, that grew to gardens and took your breath//Now bear this burden, you know I've been alone before.”

lyrics

[Verse 1: James Walker]
Pull me closer, cut me off
You’re playing Jesus,
but where’s your cross?
You’ll take me for granted
But you won’t chain me to your door

[Hook]
I’ve seen the wild world honey
But you ain’t seen nothing more

[Verse 2: Judy Blank]
I planted flowers
inside your chest
that grew to gardens
and took your breath,
Now bear this burden
You know I’ve been alone before

[Hook]
I’ve seen the wild world honey
But I ain’t keeping score

[Chorus: James Walker & Judy Blank]
You got me lost
In the wildest fields
Got ahold of my heart
Told me how to feel
You longed for a heart-shaped
String of green
But all I could give you was
Thistles & weeds

[Hook]
I’ve seen wild world honey
It’s right in front of me

[Verse 3: James Walker]
So uproot the roses
Untether ties
Unlock my handcuffs
Unfreeze my mind
You’ve been using my kindness
And you refuse look inside

[Hook]
I’ve seen the wild world honey
But you can’t open your eyes
(You got me lost in the wildest fields)
To see the wild world honey
It’s no big surprise
(You got me lost in the wildest fields)
I’ve seen the wild world honey
It’s not by your side

credits

released January 30, 2020
Written by: James Walker, Judy Blank
Produced by: Sam Winfield, Tom Millar at Studio 91
Mixing and Mastering: Sam Winfield
Team: Kobalt/AWAL, Maximal Music Sync, Music Table South Korea
Artwork: Stephane Paul (oui.non)

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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. ... more

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