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That's why

from Let go by Tip Jar

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Written by Bart de Win, following up on a request by Arianne to write her a song in the style of Emmylou Harris in the seventies, when she was touring with The hot Band.

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That's why

When I was still a little wide eyed girl
Just about the age of 5
I recall it gave my heart a twirl
When Emmylou sang about life
I knew back then, although I didn't see how
Where I wanted to go
And when I look into my heart right now
It's still the only thing I know

I stumbled on a song, it almost made me fly
But it took so long and I can't tell you why
It seemed so clear for so many years
I was just a child and the plan seemed wild
But that's why I'm standing here

I was lucky when a dream came true
But it didn't blow me away
Flying in a cage like a bird in a zoo
So I figured I couldn't stay
But when in Rome, it humbles me
I know exactly where I stand
Ancient tales touching me
Beauty by Italian hands

What a surprise, hard to trust my eye
I saw paradise, it almost made me cry
It seemed far off but it felt so near
They said I was smart but it had to be art
And that's why I'm standing here

What can I say, I've been running through life
Never thought I might be blind
I've been a friend, a mother, a lover and a wife
With just enough trouble on my mind
I was never scared to let it come in
It could feed me, but hurt me too
And when running turned into shuffeling
Voices pulled me through

I stumbled on a song, it almost made me fly
But it took so long and I can't tell you why
We made a move and shed a tear
But all that counts is how it sounds
And that's why I'm standing here

credits

from Let go, released December 1, 2015
Arianne Knegt: vocal
Bart de Win: vocal, piano
Tonnie Ector: double bass
Arthur Lijten: drums
Harry Hendriks: guitars, vocal
Joost van Es: violin

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Bart de Win and Arianne Knegt create songs about love and life on the hippie side of country, involving their musical friends from all over the world. They record them in a pure and honest manner, always letting the essence and character of the song prevail. The USA-Netherlands connection is vividly present, both in the choice of the musicians they work with and the overall americana atmosphere. ... more

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