DEATH

by Ben Seal

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The new single DEATH is about the moment one realises the true nature of the thing one’s made. And the crushing disappointment, combined with relief, that is familiar to anyone who’s ever made anything.
It’s also a sad love song with a Mario Kart intro, a jumpy feel and a George Harrison inspired guitar solo. How does it all fit in the same place? We don’t know, but it does!

lyrics

It's not your fault it's mine
It's not your fault this time
but every time we pick it over
We're looking down a road to nowhere

complacent lips
complacent kiss
not a paper between
you and this
remembering
a time when this
was all that did exist

You we're a willow
pliant and mellow
But now I'm a Horse-Chestnut tree oh
losing my crown at thee

complacent lips
complacent kiss
moving hands
moving hips
remembering
a time when this
was all that did exist...did exist did exists did exist

'cause some of them are lost
and some are never found
Oh God what have we done
our love has gone to ground

Brittle hearts threw first stones
Death of potential fully grown
Can't swim or breathe or telephone
in this portrait made of hearts and bones

It's not your fault it's mine
It's not your fault this time
but every time we pick it over
We're swimming in a pool to nowhere

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released February 14, 2020

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Ben Seal Scotland, UK

"...It sounds like ELO and Perfume Genius delightfully engaging in frottage, with Prince watching, desperate to join in. What’s not to like, essentially? Pass the glitter."
The Tempo House

discography

Meet Me in the Fire

Jul 2022
I Want

Mar 2021
DEATH & MORE

Oct 2020
GLORY - Radio Edit

Sep 2020
C U Around

Jul 2020
TRUTH

Apr 2020
DEATH

Feb 2020

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