Jämmerpolskan/Blind

by Monique Clare

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This is a tune by Johan Hedin, which has an early second beat like the tunes from Dalarna in Sweden. That rhythm is what inspired the start of my song, Blind, and so we've put them together.
But you can forget all that, and just dance around in a nostalgic kind of way.

Official video for Blind: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7wTpo-Hm8I

lyrics

You crossed the line, invisible yet defined
And still I can find, some sympathy
You’re a fool, but it’s only 'cause you’re blind

From the light, by the stars, it doesn’t make it right
'Cause the night taunts us all, we have to learn to stand tall, despite it all.

Why can’t I learn, from my wrong turns,
And yet I can see retrospectively
With crystal clear clarity
I'm a fool but it’s only 'cause I'm blind

From the light, by the stars, it doesn’t make it right
'Cause the night taunts us all, we have to learn to stand tall, despite it all

Nobody knows you, nobody knows me, we’re only ever guessing in the dark
Nobody knows you, nobody knows me, we’re only ever guessing blind

From the light, by the stars, it doesn’t make it right
'Cause the night taunts us all, we have to learn to stand tall, despite it all.

credits

released January 12, 2018
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Caleb Colledge
Vocals and cello by Monique Clare Bartkowiak
Drums by Caleb Colledge
"Jämmerpolskan" by Johan Hedin
"Blind" by Monique Clare Bartkowiak

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Monique Clare Brisbane, Australia

Weaving compelling lyrics, driving cello lines and heart-tugging harmonies, Monique Clare is an award-winning songwriter and cellist. Her intrepid nature has seen her perform at the Dubai World Expo, teach in Afghanistan and tour internationally with The Maes. Raised by classical musicians, steeped in folk and influenced by artists like Björk, her live show is mesmerising, cathartic and offbeat. ... more

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Jun 3

Green Note

Camden, UK

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