Name: Whiskey and Water
Duration: P00H02M57S
Description: Some days are just bad days. Some people are just born with a sense of loss, it's just the way it is. Sometimes things change, sometimes they don't, and sometimes a drink helps.

Whiskey and Water

from Living Shadows by Joel Bird

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Some days are just bad days. Some people are just born with a sense of loss, it's just the way it is. Sometimes things change, sometimes they don't, and sometimes a drink helps.

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There's a sea, there's a shore, there's a cabin, there's a door. There's a doormat, there's a floor. Then there's me.
I was drunk, I won't lie, no one left me, no one died, I was lonely, I was tired. Tired of me.
Welcome to my old friend whiskey and water. Time ago she was the only one. I suppose I ought to find another, but this old friend she never let me down.
There's a door, there's a light, there's a feeling, I can't fight. There's a mountain, there's a sky. Then there's me.
Now I'm drunk, I won't lie, sitting with me, Oscar Wilde. Still a gutter and we're still looking at the stars.
Welcome to my old friend whiskey and water. Time ago she was the only one. I suppose I ought to find another, but this old friend she never let me down.

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from Living Shadows, released November 26, 2019
Thaila Zuchi (backing vocals)

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Joel Bird UK

A modern folk artist inspired by graveyards, sea shanties and spaghetti western ride outs. I tell bittersweet stories to a soundtrack, composed with both traditional instruments and subtle electronics.
My past includes supporting Elvis Costello on tour & writing soundtracks for TV & film productions. ... more

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