Ballad of a Distracted Mother

from She Took Flight by Daisy Chapman

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The daily strain of loving to death something so exhausting.

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I crawl up from the river
Nod to the kingfisher
Thanks for the weather
Up from the river
To you
I crawl up from the river
I know that I can deliver
Up from the river
To you

I'm face down in the corner
Trying to be discreet
Queen of hide and seek
I'm down in the corner
For you
I'm face down in the corner
Cheap plastic jewels adorn her
Face down in the corner
For you

And I'd fight fire for you
If only you knew how it burned
I crawl up from he river
Spinning sycamore seeds around her
Up from the river
To you

I am under the covers
Ignore the clutter
Unsticking stickers
Under the covers
With you
I am under the covers
Ever present distracted moher
Under the covers
For you

And I'd fight fire for you
If only she knew how it burned
Face to face with her splendour
Complete surrender
Will she ever know just how much I love her
Distracted mother
With you

credits

from She Took Flight, released May 5, 2023
Music and Lyrics by Daisy Chapman
Piano & vocals - Daisy Chapman
Violin 1 - Sue Lord
Violin 2 - Ian Vorley
Viola - Emma Hooper
Cello - Jo Silverstone
Double Bass - Guy Fowler
Trumpet - Joss Silverstone
Drums - Martin Denzin
Recorded & mixed by Dominic Bailey-Clay

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Daisy Chapman Bristol, UK

Daisy Chapman is an incredibly well-travelled pianist and vocalist who draws influences from the anti-folk world. It’s hard to pinpoint Daisy’s unique style. Every song harbours a dark story of love, lust and loss told through her exquisite voice and piano, with Sue Lord on violin bringing the performance to harmonious ending transcending boundaries and genres. ... more

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