Something They Can Hold
from Dr Dream and The Imaginary Pop-Cabaret by Emma Dean
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lyrics
Sally wanted the world
but hadn't a clue
how she would be heard
So one day she drove
herself to the cliffs
and sang of her love
then threw herself in
so no one forgot
But everyone has a name
and hers will be sold
again and again
as stories are told
And as time moves on
she'll wonder if darkness
ever becomes
something she can hold
David always fell short
at least so he thought
a job he could not
hold down for a fortnight
His bills piled up
right next to his pills
and one day he thought
“ man I've had my fill”
But everyone has a name
and his will be sold
again and again
as stories are told
And as time moves on
he'll wonder if darkness
ever becomes
something he can hold
No brave sacrifice
just loads of regret
and it's not that nice
when you can't forget
the warmth of his skin
the smell of her hair
and all you can wish
is “take me back there”
The magic is lost
when you disconnect
for you can't rewind
when you've hit eject
And as time moves on
you'll long for that friend
who told you the truth
who would not pretend
And I have a name
and it will be sold
again and again
as stories are told
And as time moves on
I'll wonder if darkness
ever becomes
something I can hold
but hadn't a clue
how she would be heard
So one day she drove
herself to the cliffs
and sang of her love
then threw herself in
so no one forgot
But everyone has a name
and hers will be sold
again and again
as stories are told
And as time moves on
she'll wonder if darkness
ever becomes
something she can hold
David always fell short
at least so he thought
a job he could not
hold down for a fortnight
His bills piled up
right next to his pills
and one day he thought
“ man I've had my fill”
But everyone has a name
and his will be sold
again and again
as stories are told
And as time moves on
he'll wonder if darkness
ever becomes
something he can hold
No brave sacrifice
just loads of regret
and it's not that nice
when you can't forget
the warmth of his skin
the smell of her hair
and all you can wish
is “take me back there”
The magic is lost
when you disconnect
for you can't rewind
when you've hit eject
And as time moves on
you'll long for that friend
who told you the truth
who would not pretend
And I have a name
and it will be sold
again and again
as stories are told
And as time moves on
I'll wonder if darkness
ever becomes
something I can hold
credits
from Dr Dream and The Imaginary Pop-Cabaret,
released November 14, 2010
Emma Dean: vocals, piano, keyboard, violin
Tony Dean: drums (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 8), backing vocals
John Turnbull: bass guitar
Ben Stewart: bass guitar (tracks 4 & 6), drum programming, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, salt & pepper & sugar
Tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8 & 9 music and lyrics by Emma Dean
Track 5 music by Emma Dean, lyrics by Emma Dean and Ben Stewart
Tracks 3, 6 music and lyrics by Emma Dean and Ben Stewart
Track 10 music and lyrics by Ben Stewart
Produced by Ben Stewart and Emma Dean
Recorded by Ben Stewart at Ultrasonique Audio, The Old Museum and The Mobile Hotbox
Mixed by Ben Stewart at Massive Masters and Sounds Like Butter
Mastered by Matthew Redlich @ Massive Masters
Graphic Design by Ben Stewart
Photography by Kate Davies @ KD Photography
Additional Credits
Sincerely Fearful video clip directed by Jonny Williams
Stuck in the Mud video clip directed by Eric Figeuroa
[Full video clip details on Videos page]
Digibooks designed by Paul Murray
Emma Dean: vocals, piano, keyboard, violin
Tony Dean: drums (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 8), backing vocals
John Turnbull: bass guitar
Ben Stewart: bass guitar (tracks 4 & 6), drum programming, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, salt & pepper & sugar
Tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8 & 9 music and lyrics by Emma Dean
Track 5 music by Emma Dean, lyrics by Emma Dean and Ben Stewart
Tracks 3, 6 music and lyrics by Emma Dean and Ben Stewart
Track 10 music and lyrics by Ben Stewart
Produced by Ben Stewart and Emma Dean
Recorded by Ben Stewart at Ultrasonique Audio, The Old Museum and The Mobile Hotbox
Mixed by Ben Stewart at Massive Masters and Sounds Like Butter
Mastered by Matthew Redlich @ Massive Masters
Graphic Design by Ben Stewart
Photography by Kate Davies @ KD Photography
Additional Credits
Sincerely Fearful video clip directed by Jonny Williams
Stuck in the Mud video clip directed by Eric Figeuroa
[Full video clip details on Videos page]
Digibooks designed by Paul Murray
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about
Emma Dean Brisbane, Australia
Emma Dean is an imperfect, romantic and passionate human-being who loves to write theatrical pop songs about love and the
human spirit. When not on stage,
she is a passionate advocate of the magical healing qualities of group singing, and proudly leads a colourful community choir called Cheep Trill who she considers to be her extended family.
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