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The Gentleman in 13B

from Shameless Winter by Daisy Chapman

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Moscow - London 6pm
Taxi runway west
She's facing forward, blinkers on
Clutching the armrest
The gentleman beside her reads
The inflight magazine
Picture perfect article on Burma
As concrete turns to cloud
And cloud turns into sky
She contemplates her new found karma.
 
With her decision made to give and never take
This gentle incline tips the balance of her fate
Take care, beware but don't relax too soon
Take care, beware cos God has other plans for you.

Through the window marking progress
Twisting ribbon vapour trail
As Moscow City sinks beneath her feet
Dissolving like a salted snail
The gentleman in 13B shifts anxiously
Crosses his chest and folds his arms
She takes some solace from his discomfort
And offers him a knowing glance.
 
Eastern block 20,000 feet
The cabin starts to shake
"Please take your seats and fasten your seatbelts
And stow your table trays"
The gentleman in 13B he turns to her
Ashen faced and praying to survive
The cabin gravity it shifts so suddenly
But she just turns to him and smiles, she says
 
With my decision made to give and never take
This changing incline tips the balance of my fate
Take care, beware, cos what will be will be
Cos now I see that God had other plans for me.

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from Shameless Winter, released October 2, 2012
Vocals and Piano: Daisy Chapman
Violins: Lizz Lipscombe, Sue Lord
Cello: Charlotte Nicholls
Percussion: Tim Smith

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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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