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When The Fear Comes
03:51
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I can find myself
When shadows return to the sea
You know no-one else
Could love you endlessly
But when fear comes,
It burns ever closer
When the fear comes
I forget who I am
It’s so cold outside
The devil is close on our heels
My heart aches always
I wish I could show how I feel
When my eyes meet yours
There’s magic
In the snow that falls…
But when fear comes,
It burns ever closer
When the fear comes
I forget who I am
When we hear the drums,
It yearns to be closer
When the fear comes
I forget who I am
No, no going back
No, no going back
No, no going back
No, no going back
No, no going back
No, no going back
No, no going back…
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Catching Stars
04:51
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I wish that I could fly away,
Hold my head up high
But something’s always in the way,
These brambles catch me when I try
These brambles catch me when I….
’Cause you are the rock that holds me so -
Close I will stay, so you can go
Catching stars is still the aim
I need to learn to take the blame
‘Cause you and I are both the same
We breathe and live and play the game
We breathe and live and play the game
’Cause you are the rock that holds me so -
Close I will stay, so you can go
’Cause you are the rock that holds me so -
Close I will stay, so you can go
Slowly, slowly, easy now
No need to worry, when you’re in doubt
Slowly, so slowly, close your eyes
No need to hurry, when you’re in disguise
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Song Of The Sea
03:26
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Come with me, be at peace
We can make animals out of clouds
Come to sea, feel the spray
You can close your eyes, just for a while
And I will keep you safe from harm
Be your calm through the storm
And I will keep you…
Dip your toes, wet your face
Won’t be long ‘till I hold you
Come with me, to the open space
You can close your eyes, just for a while
And I will keep you safe from harm
Be your calm through the storm
And I will keep you…
And I will keep you safe from harm
Be your calm through the storm
And I will keep you… down…
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The Conversation
04:06
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Your heart, my hands
My thoughts they might be medicinal
I’ll do what I can
To help your hurt be invisible
You sigh, we drink
‘Till words flow free as the space allows
I’ll do what I can
Or is it too late?
To find the answers
Hiding in the
Corner of the room
We’ll creep up slowly
So that we can
Once again resume
Your words, I feel
Sit tight, loosen your grip awhile
Should we run while we can
Or is it too late?
To find the answers
Hiding in the
Corner of the room
We’ll creep up slowly
So that we can
Once again resume
We’ll find the answers
Hiding in the
Corner of the room
We’ll creep up slowly
So that we can
Once again resume
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Who Changed The Clocks?
03:29
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Slow are the days, come quickly, slowly
Melting in ways we can’t control
One day, the same, then oh-so-suddenly
Everything changed as my back was turned
Tell me who…
Tell me who changed the clocks
Counting the hours, to final freedom
When will they come to take you away?
Staring at death, the highest kingdom
With your last breath, you find your way
Tell me who…
Tell me who changed the clocks
Tell me who…
Tell me who changed the clocks
Tell me who…
Tell me who…
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Spit It Out
03:35
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Spit it out, your words are wasted on me
Spit it out, stop messing around
We can see the cogs are turning
And we can feel the weight in your words
But we don’t care,
So quit playing games
Spit it out, we all know where you’ve been
Spit it out, right about now
We can see the cogs are turning
And we can feel the weight in your words
But we’ve moved on,
So quit playing games
We can see the cogs are turning
And we can feel the weight in your words
But we’ve moved on…
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You can’t quite put your finger on it
Can’t quite see through the frosty glass
I know it’s there
How long until the light will pass?
Imprinted in the memories
Didn’t know that much could change
You know it’s there
How long ‘till we come of age?
But in this moment, I’ll be still
Once in a lifetime, at my own will
And at this moment, now I know
It’s impossible
You can’t find a way through it
I can’t quite hear what you’re trying to say
I know you’re there
How long until I run away?
But in this moment, I’ll be still
Once in a lifetime, at my own will
And at this moment, now I know
It’s impossible
It’s impossible
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When the waters of the tides come in
Then you will know my secrets
Although there isn’t much to share
You know I just can’t keep it in
When the fire in the flame burns out
Then I will know it’s over
Although there isn’t much to despair
You know what I’d prefer
Speak swiftly or hold your breath
You can’t go… hanging on
Such beauty can’t be denied
Forever long
When the people speak of such true grace
Then I will know I’m falling
Although there is no time to spare
You know I’ll just keep keeping it in
When the fire in my heart burns long
Then I will know it’s over
It all becomes too much to bear
Until I just can’t keep it in
Speak swiftly or hold your breath
You can’t go… hanging on
Such beauty can’t be denied
Forever long
Walk quickly now, don’t hesitate
You can’t go hanging on
Such beauty can’t be denied
Forever long
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Bad Blood
04:14
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Hello, can I help you sir?
What’s it you’re after?
Don’t mind if I look away
It’s so nice to see you dear,
How are you keeping?
I’m off to save the world
I don’t know you
And I don’t need to
Take your thoughts and words
And leave me be
I don’t need your charity
Your affirmation
Don’t mind if I look away
I don’t know you
And I don’t need to
Take your worthless thoughts and words
And leave me be
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I Still Remember
04:44
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I still remember when we
Danced the routine we knew so well
But now thing’ve changed
And we’ve both rearranged
But it’s still there, ‘cause I can’t forget your face
I still remember the tree
And the bamboo that couldn’t hold me
And I still remember the stairs
The carpet burns, so unaware
But now thing’ve changed
And we’ve both rearranged
But it’s still there, ‘cause I can’t forget your face
Now I’ve no clue where you are,
Maybe next door, maybe Panama
Perhaps you know where I am
Just want you to know…
But I’m still here, and I won’t forget your face
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Wish I could say what's on my mind
But would it change a thing; it's so unkind
So it goes on
What difference could it make to find a cure?
It doesn't matter if you're not quite sure
And so it goes...
On and on and on
Take your tiger for a walk
'Till they're gone, they're gone, they're gone,
But don't get lost in the dark
When you know nothing, you can't understand
Better to bury your head in the sand
And so it goes on
Would things be better if we changed our name?
Moved to the country and started again?
And oh, it goes...
On and on and on
Take your tiger for a walk
'Till they're gone, they're gone, they're gone,
But don't get lost in the dark
I'll still be here to rest upon
When your tiger doesn't turn
'Till your troubles have all gone
Just don't get lost in the dark
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Martha Bean Leicester, UK
Songs are ‘full of charm, delicateness, and pure, unadulterated loveliness’**, veering from enigmatic and sobering, to the
brooding razor-sharp.
Recently played on BBC 6Music and supporting the likes of Marika Hackman, Scott Matthews and Seth Lakeman, Martha has a world-class voice well worth keeping your ears open for.
*Leicester Mercury **Fresh On The Net
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