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CD/12" I Awake An Arrow Bury This God-Fearing All Of Me New Country Here Illusory Light Fool Cast The Net An Oyster, A Pearl Not Yet 7" What Could’ve Been Just Like A Memory Produced by Sarah Blasko
For my Dad, the inimitable Nikolai David Blaskow
I Awake (Blasko/Rundqvist/Symes) I’m awake, no I’m not scared Shoot an apple off my head Fire and ice, all in between Of this world and all unseen No one knows just why we’re here Embrace the doubt and face the fear It’s all about the endless search To be a hunter gatherer I’m going out I awake unto this day I’m going out to make a change I’ve fallen down then gotten up Been searching everywhere for love I’ve let it go, welcomed it in I wear the scars upon my skin The struggle’s real, the force is great My heart is an adventurer I’m going out Tried to make this life my own To find myself I’ve searched alone To let love go and let it in I’ve felt it burning like a sin I’ve worked it out but learnt it hard That something’s certain – life is ours So I won’t settle down and watch it away I’m going out
An Arrow (Blasko) I am just like an arrow Heading straight for a destiny And no one and nothing can take that away from me It’s something that defies what the eye can see Nothing and no one is as real And as pure and as dark as a dream I was just like a sailor Heading out to uncharted seas I thought that the limit was the horizon Discovered there was more than the eye could see Nothing and no one is as real And as pure and as dark as a dream And nothing, no nothing lasts forever And I take heart in all that I cannot see I was just like an arrow Heading straight for a destiny Then I met you and the world opened up in front of me Revealing there was more than the eye could see...
Bury This (Blasko) Come down to the ocean Come down and I’ll baptise you To the ocean once more Come lay down in the soil of youth Come lay down where you and I were born In the soil of youth I’ll bury you I’ll bury you once more Come now to a foreign land Come now, we’ll start again In a foreign land we’ll start again We’ll start again once more
God-Fearing (Blasko) You’ve got a nerve, you know you make me hate One thing I love you try to take away I’m not beaten down, I won’t behave Just listen this once or you will rue this day You have no respect Fear me tonight if you’re not listening It might be unkind but it might be right That you’re not listening Set them up, knock them down Cast them left, cast them right God-fearing tonight Biting my lip and holding my tongue Was the most stupid thing that I’ve ever done Got carried away, let myself down I’ll shoulder that blame if you’ll admit what you’ve done You have no respect Fear me tonight if you’re not listening It might be unkind but it might be right That you’re not listening Set them up, knock them down Cast them left, cast them right God-fearing tonight
All Of Me (Blasko/Kinbom) I’m wide-eyed like a new life shaking in the breeze Enraptured by the world, unsteady on my feet I fall into a place that I have only dreamed And I’m the woman that I’ve always longed to be And I give all of me Could you love all you see? I’m like a young child in the simple words I speak No memory haunts me, I am young and I am free Safe in a hidden place and held within its arms Oh let me love you, I will love you like a charm And I’ll give all of me Could you love all you see? I’m like a leaf in the breeze, like a pattern that bleeds Oh come a little closer and speak a little softer Will you whisper in my ear, make everything clear? Oh come a little closer and stand beside me Oh bring me to life, oh bring me to light And I’ll give all of me Could you love all you see? And I give all of me Could you love all you see? I’m like a leaf in the breeze, like a pattern that bleeds In the morning it sings, like a bright morning sun
New Country (Blasko) So hopeful, so gentle, he takes me by the hand And leads me by water and onto promised land So simple a ritual to leave it all behind What I search the words for, he speaks in space and time And oh, what I find it captures me! In the wide open spaces of a new country So simple, so honest, he draws me to his side A child lies in his arms, a storm eased by the calm So simple, this ritual, to leave the past behind What I search the words for, he speaks in space and time And oh, what I find it captures me! In the wide, open spaces of a new country I am found in a wilderness of rare beauty In the wide open spaces of a new country
Here (Blasko/Kinbom) Flowers open, winter’s spoken The same world but the view has changed A veil has lifted, the ground has shifted What you only longed for is here A moment mends a broken heart If you’d only known it from the start The moments form just who we are You were always here Eyes so open, kindness spoken The same words but their sound has changed It’s clear as crystal, a perfect picture A landscape that you only dreamed A moment mends a broken heart If you’d only known it from the start The moments form just who we are You were always here Always here A moment mends a broken heart If you’d only known it from the start The moments form just who we are You were always A moment mends a broken heart It was burning for the circumstance A beautiful coincidence and love Always here
Illusory Light (Blasko) I knew exactly, I knew exactly what this would feel like I knew this day was coming, I knew it right from the start I could see it in your eyes, but I just didn’t care I knew the days were numbered, but I fell anyway I knew exactly, I knew exactly what you would be to me A scar on the horizon, a perfect illusory light And I held it in my hands to protect it from the wind But the more I held on, I knew I’d lose it again You blew in like a breeze and rolled out like a storm I know you didn’t think it’d do any harm I knew exactly, I knew exactly what this would feel like To hear the same voice that said ‘hello’ say ‘goodbye’
Fool (Blasko) I’ve been thinking about what you said when we met That I hold myself back, I’m my worst enemy There’s truth in what you said, but it’s not what you meant You would have me believe it all just so that I would repent I’m tired of always being your fool Somebody who’s always playing your rules I’ve been thinking about who I was when we met Desperate to be loved, I fell for all you said I believed you for so long I forgot I was strong But I know myself now and I know I was wronged I’m tired of always being the fool Somebody who’s always playing your rules I once was lost and now that I am found I see you for who you are I’m tired of always being your fool Somebody who’s always playing your rules
Cast The Net (Blasko/Kinbom) I know you’re given to a change of heart Move forward but still in the past And though you think you’ll never move on Deep inside, you know you must There’s a comfort in what you know But there’s a time for letting go Though it hurts, you’re better off The decision will be enough Cast the net out wide Reveal the truth inside What you’re longing for is hard to find When you’re a victim of a change of heart You’re a victim of your changing heart I know the curses of a tortured soul Longs for everything, but wanders alone And though the longing will never grow old There’ll come a time to rest your bones Say goodbye, it’s not too late Say goodbye, you’ll know the way The open waters are calling you on From there the longing will lead you home Cast the net out wide Reveal the truth inside What you’re longing for is hard to find When you’re a victim of a change of heart You’re a victim of your changing heart
An Oyster, A Pearl (Blasko) Write what you know and let your feelings show Be who you are and give all that you’ve got It’s easy and as hard as this Though you try to resist It’s just the way of this world Let it be your oyster, your pearl Make you an honest girl Let it be your oyster, your pearl Be just where you are and content with your lot Oh, but try to look far as you wish on a star It’s easy and as hard as this You must try to persist It’s just the way of this world Let it be your oyster, your pearl Make you an honest girl Let it be your oyster, your pearl
Not Yet (Blasko) I admit that I’m Staring into the And with my hand I swear that I’m
unprepared face of death across my chest not ready for the test
Not yet I’m not ready yet I fear I’ve missed a chance, I’ve lived a fearful life I said I wanted to die, I called to you at night I cried to you, but it was in greed When I was alone, when I was in need Not yet You’ll not have me yet I’ve found a love, I’ve found a home No longer lost, no longer alone I promise now, I won’t call for you Embrace the life that I owe to you Not yet I’m not ready yet In the final hour, all will be said and done And all I know is that the hour will come
What Could’ve Been (Blasko) Come what may, you were a light in the darkness Although led astray, you were the one to show me kindness I didn’t know what you could do, I didn’t know you at all All I know is I needed you to show me something more Oh, what could’ve been! Lying awake all night to dream Oh, what could’ve been! Holding on to a memory... The changing of seasons and the shifting of light Brings a nostalgic feeling of when you were mine I didn’t know what you could do, did I even know you at all? All I know is I needed you, you needed something more Oh, what could’ve been! Lying awake all night to dream Oh, what could’ve been! Holding on to a memory... That was sinking in the sea Oh, what could’ve been! Lying awake all night to dream Oh, what could’ve been! Holding on to a memory...
Just Like A Memory (Blasko) I woke up this morning as a new day was dawning Realised I still loved you, but could not keep hoping you’ll... Come Come Come Come
back just like a memory back like a forgotten dream back just like a fantasy back, come back to me
I know it’s sad but some people love their tormentors more than those who love them and... Come Come Come Come
back just like a memory back like a forgotten dream back just like a fantasy back, come back to me
I know it’s madness to carry all this sadness I’ll throw it all down the river and watch it disappear so it won’t... Come Come Come Come
back just like a memory back like a forgotten dream back just like a fantasy back, come back to me
Come Come Come Come Come Come Come Come
back just like a memory back like a forgotten dream back just like a fantasy back just like a memory back like a forgotten dream back just like a fantasy back just like a memory back, come back to me
Blasko, Sarah Piano on tracks 8 and 11. Ukulele on track 3. Mellotron on track 8.
The Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra:
Rundqvist, Fredrik Drums on tracks 1–6, 8–10 and 12.
Danchev, Dimitar Concert master
Symes, David Bass on tracks 1–6, 8–10 and 12. Tjärnqvist, Thomas Piano on tracks 1–2, 4–6, 9–10 and 12. Keys on tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 9. Kinbom, Fredrik Electric guitar on tracks 5 and 12. Ukulele on track 7.
Pavlov, Deyan Conductor
Chouchkova, Elena Orchestra manager Dimitrov, Vladimir Production manager Djidrova, Nikolina Production supervisor Chouchkov, Borislav President
The Slavey Folklore Quartet: Eriksson, John Percussion on tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12.
Ivanova, Svetla Soprano
Hellberg, Stina Harp on tracks 3, 6 and 8.
Pavlova, Mariana Contra Alto
Wales, Nicholas Additional piano on track 2. Viola on track 9.
Karamfilova, Christina Soprano Gelevska-Angelova, Liliana Mezzo Soprano
Mixed by Lasse Mårtén at Music and Words Studios, Stockholm. Mastered by Joe LaPorta at The Lodge.
Management: One Louder Entertainment onelouder.com.au
The band was recorded at Atlantis Studios, Stockholm by Lasse Mårtén, assisted by Janne Hansson.
Recording: Dew Process/Universal, Australia A&R: John Mullen dew-process.com
Piano, percussion and harp overdubs were recorded at RMV Studios, Stockholm by Lasse Mårtén, assisted by Linn Fijal. Orchestral arrangements were written by Nicholas Wales. Music Preparation by Jessica Wells at Jigsaw Music. The Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra (SIF 309) and Slavey Folklore Quartet were recorded at the Bulgarian National Radio Studios, Sofia by Bob Scott, assisted by Vladislav Boyadjiev. ‘What Could’ve Been’ was recorded by Lasse Mårtén at Atlantis and RMV Studios Stockholm, assisted by Janne Hansson and Linn Fijal. ‘Just Like A Memory’ was recorded by Janne Hansson at Atlantis Studios, Stockholm. Benjamin Fletcher played guitar and sang. Sarah Blasko played ukulele.
Dramatico, Europe dramatico.com Publishing: Blasko – Sony/ATV Kinbom, Rundqvist, Symes – Control Bookings: Mobile Industries, Australia adam@mobileindustries.com.au Pitch and Smith, Europe kalle@pitchandsmith.com High Road Touring, United States frank@highroadtouring.com Legal Representation: Brett Oaten Solicitors brett@brettoaten.com.au Graphic Design: Research and Development researchanddevelopment.se Cover image: Hans Lif, ‘After Rodin; La Douleur’ ink on paper, 2009 Photography: Glen Wilkie wilk.com.au
Thanks: To Fredrik Kinbom and Bill & Edrei Cullen – I couldn’t have done this album without your massive support and hard work. Lasse Mårtén, Nicholas Wales, Fredrik Rundqvist, David Symes and Thomas Tjärnqvist for making this album sound so good. To my family Nikolai and Susanna, Kate, Jeremy, Isobella, Reuben and Isaac. My dear friends Jessica Chapnik-Kahn and Benjamin & Jessica Fletcher. My Swedish support network Jennie Evaldsson, Konstantin Barkas, the Kinbom family, Peter, Bjorn & John and all at Music and Words. The Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra, Sofia – especially Vladimir Dimitrov for your hospitality. The wonderful Slavey Folklore Quartet. Paul Piticco, John Mullen and all at Dew Process and Universal Music Australia. Andrew Bowles, Mike Batt and all at Dramatico. Damian Trotter, Craig Hawker and all at Sony/ATV Publishing. Touring compadres Greg Weaver, David Hunt, Jeffrey de Araujo, Naomi Radom, Steve Varga, Christian McBride, Matthew Gest, Nathan Gregg, Gavin Tempany and Colin Walker. One Louder Entertainment, Adam Yee at Mobile Industries and Kalle Lundgren and all at Pitch & Smith. Sue Harris and all at Republic Media. Brueko Ukuleles. Holly Throsby and Sally Seltmann for our Seeker Lover Keeper adventures. To you.