1. |
Sirens
02:50
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There’s a chance that they’ll find me on the shore
When I sink trying to swim away once more
The hum of the city
The sirens sounds so pretty coming for me
The waves of the ocean
Drown me in a potion of glee, glee
There’s a chance that they’ll find me on the shore
When I sink trying to swim away once more
Coughing, it’s frothing from me
I’m falling in water deep
You’re thrashing, you’re slashing the weeds
Swimming, while sirens weep
The throb of my breathing
Pain like I’m teething, screaming
The salt water burning
I’m twisting and turning, bleeding
There's a chance that they'll find me on the shore
When I sink trying to swim to you once more
Coughing, it’s frothing from me
I’m falling in water deep
You’re thrashing, you’re slashing the weeds
Swimming, while sirens weep
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2. |
Tracks
04:04
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If you want to know me ask these fields
Where every blade of grass has acted like a shield
Holding memories of mine
Now I'm inviting you inside to
Walk the paths I used to roam
See the land I call my home
Hear the train tracks shuddering
Sit by the pond where I fell in
If you want to know me climb the trees
Every branch could tell a story about me
Listen to the whispers in the breeze
Let them blow away your worries
Walk the paths I used to roam
See the land I call my home
Hear the train tracks shuddering
Sit by the pond where I fell in
Walk the paths I used to roam
See the land I call my home
Hear the train tracks shuddering
Sit by the pond where I fell in
Take a seat upon the hill
Hold yourself against the chill
Above the city that raised me
In these fields where I ran free
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3. |
Taking Shape
04:02
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We're trading places
And you're taking shape
And I’ll make a space for you
We make mistakes
And we're always changing
And my heart would break for you
Words are hammers as they preach
Telling us how we should heal
But it is not a simple truth
Closing in, angry sky
Reaching in so we can’t hide
But I will try to fight for you
Heavy air surrounds us
The heat threatens to drown us
We’re broken but can’t break through
We're trading places
And you're taking shape
And I’ll make a space for you
We make mistakes
And we're always changing
And my heart would break for you
Our bodies lie beyond their reach
We’re tangled up in things we need
I am melting into you
We're trading places
And you're taking shape
And I’ll make a space for you
We make mistakes
And we're always changing
And my heart would break for you
We're trading places
And you're taking shape
And I’ll make a space for you
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4. |
Home
03:07
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With you is the only place that feels like home
But how long will you stay, I don't know
I'm scared, I'm scared of there being no-one
I'm scared, I'm scared to walk alone
I don't know why you keep on walking away
What have I done
How can I make you stay
Make it stop I don't like the rain today
I want to stay dry
I don't want to take the blame
With you is the only place that feels like home
But how long will you stay, I don't know
I'm scared, I'm scared of there being no-one
I'm scared, I'm scared to walk alone
Maybe it's time I stop letting the tide suck me in
Gotta start swimming
Maybe it's time but I don't know how to begin
I've been treading water
Gotta learn to swim
With you is the only place that feels like home
But how long will you stay, I don't know
I'm scared, I'm scared of there being no-one
I'm scared, I'm scared to walk alone
With you is the only place that feels like home
But how long will you stay, I don't know
I'm scared, I'm scared of there being no-one
I'm scared, I'm scared to walk alone
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5. |
Footprints
04:30
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Sometimes my reflection is unclear
My eyes are clouded by the things I fear
I want to build something strong but I can barely carry on
Take me home, take me home
I stare down to the water
I step into the river
I’m carried by the ripples
And a thousand tiny cries
Teach me, I’m your daughter
Take me to the answer
I’m carried by the trickles
And the thousand times I tried
‘cause I don’t know where I’m meant to go
But I’ll leave my footprints to follow home
And I’m not sure what I’m waiting for
But one day I’ll make sense of it all
Strong against the calling of regret
I closed my ears to its worried threats
Something calls out to me, there is more than what you see
You are more, than you’ve known before
‘cause I don’t know where I’m meant to go
But I’ll leave my footprints to follow home
And I’m not sure what I’m waiting for
But one day I’ll make sense of it all
I’ve been walking for so long
My skin weighs heavy on my bones
But I will always carry on
‘cause I don’t know where I’m meant to go
But I’ll leave my footprints to follow home
And I’m not sure what I’m waiting for
But one day I’ll make sense of it all
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6. |
Awake
03:00
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Waking up somewhere new and I don’t know where to start
Waking up next to you was so long ago but still held in my heart
Open your eyes and step outside
Make your feet tap tap away
Let your body play
And sing out the words you wish to say
I’m awake trying to stay sane
Trying to take my life and make a change
Ready to run now ready to roam
No time to take it slow
I’m on the road
Do you miss me when I go?
Never sure what is next I’m just relying on the stars
Trusting that fate knows best I’m just letting go and watching from afar
Open your eyes and step outside
Make your feet tap tap away
Let your body play
And sing out the words you wish to say
I’m awake trying to stay sane
Trying to take my life and make a change
Ready to run now ready to roam
No time to take it slow
I’m on the road
Do you miss me when I go?
So much new
So much to learn
Lessons come and lessons hurt
Never feeling steady
But I’m ready for the challenge that’s coming next
I’m awake trying to stay sane
Trying to take my life and make a change
Ready to run now ready to roam
No time to take it slow
I’m on the road
I’m on the road
Oh I’m on the road
Oh I’m on, I’m on the road
Do you miss me when I go?
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7. |
Blind
03:28
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Green eyes
How could I have known?
Like trees in the sunlight
But your innocent guise was just for show
And I never wanted to be anything but what you needed
I was blind to the problems that were breeding
And I wasn’t thinking right when I reached out for your hand
When you showed what you were I threw myself to the sea and I swam
Waves of grey
Like steel so dark as they break
The water never yields
I am carried by earth-less fields
And I never wanted to be anything but what you needed
I was blind to the problems that were breeding
And I wasn’t thinking right when I reached out for your hand
When you showed what you were I threw myself to the sea and I swam
Now I can’t be sure of the words that you spoke so kindly before
When such tenderness and your lips could lie
And I’ll never know if the song that you sang was the story we wrote
Did you mean those words for me?
And I never wanted to be anything but what you needed
I was blind
I was blind
I was blind
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8. |
Friend of Mine
02:54
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Little flashes spark behind my eyes
Memories of being small and short goodbyes
Long nights and drinking games
You holding me as I learned of his betrayal
Cards that I still read
Summers without end
I know these memories won’t bring you here to me
Know I wish they would my friend
You are the oldest friend of mine
And I love how you know my mind
Though our childhood selves got left behind
I may be gone but I will always remember your smile
Nasty words I didn’t mean
Behind your back but you heard me
Too stubborn to say sorry first
Still you were there when I was at my worst
Young mistakes and bad names
Lonely days and tears
I know this melody won’t make you forgive me
Just know I’m sorry for those years
You are the oldest friend of mine
And I love how you know my mind
Though our childhood selves got left behind
I may be gone but I will always remember your smile
There are days now and again I’ve spent
Looking over past regrets
Though I’ve learned to pull through and love what I do
I hope my future has more of you
You are the oldest friend of mine
And I love how you know my mind
Though our childhood selves got left behind
I may be gone but I will always remember your smile
I may be gone but I will always remember your smile
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9. |
Power Game
04:17
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The smell of cigarettes and a starlit sky
The burning embers of our last goodbye
I told myself that we had more time
How was I to know you’d already changed your mind?
Do I love you?
Am I just lonelier than I can see?
Do you love me?
You played the power game
Only said yes when I said no
You never really felt the same
You won the game I never thought you’d play
But now’s the time I’m letting go
With the heavy heart you didn’t mean to break
Lost holding the broken parts of us
They cut like knives into my skin when I hold them up to the light
Now burning brighter deep inside
When I let go, I feel strong as I ignite
I used to love you
But now I see that we can never be
Did you ever love me?
You played the power game
Only said yes when I said no
You never really felt the same
You won the game I never thought you’d play
But now’s the time I’m letting go
With the heavy heart you didn’t mean to break
I am taking back the reins
I won’t let myself be burned out or ruled by hate
New life courses through my veins
I feel at home inside these flames
You played the power game
Only said yes when I said no
You never really felt the same
You won the game I never thought you’d play
But now’s the time I’m letting go
With the heavy heart you didn’t mean to break
I hope that you didn’t mean to play
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10. |
The Chase
04:37
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You got my secret affection
And every time that you’re mentioned
I fight hard to keep my feelings in place
But now I’m losing my discretion
‘Cos all I want is your attention
And I’m tired of keeping it under wraps each day
You make my heart race
I love the chase
You make my heart race
I love the chase
Overanalyse every word I say
Think too hard about each move I make
When I’m under your gaze my giddy brain slips into a haze
I’m so awkward and clumsy
I look to you hoping you’re looking back at me
And I don’t mean to be so naïve
I just want something real
I want your body close to mine
If you would just give me a sign
The more I see you the more I lose my mind
Will it work out this time?
You got my secret affection
And every time that you’re mentioned
I fight hard to keep my feelings in place
But now I’m losing my discretion
‘Cos all I want is your attention
And I’m tired of keeping it under wraps each day
You make my heart race
I love the chase
You make my heart race
I love the chase
I let myself believe the love in fairy tales
Said “it could happen to me” but each time it failed
But I don’t lose hope
There’s magic in this world I know
The wait just makes my heart grow
I want your body close to mine
If you would just give me a sign
The more I see you the more I lose my mind
Will it work out this time?
You got my secret affection
And every time that you’re mentioned
I fight hard to keep my feelings in place
But now I’m losing my discretion
‘Cos all I want is your attention
And I’m tired of keeping it under wraps each day
You make my heart race
I love the chase
You make my heart race
I love the chase
You make my heart race baby
You make my heart race
Don’t know if I’ll win today
I’m just happy to be in the game
You make my heart race baby
You make my heart race
One day I’ll find my way, ‘til then I’m gonna love the chase
One day I’ll find my way, ‘til then I’m gonna love the chase
One day I’ll find my way, ‘til then I’m gonna love the chase
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11. |
Leaving Our Bodies
04:42
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We're leaving our bodies just for a while
We're climbing the mountains that we built inside our minds
Floating on empty words
Making our little voices heard
Just trying to figure out how life works
We're leaving to stop the hurt
She was standing in the black smoke
Struggling to hold her head up
She was gasping as she choked
Still she kept dancing on the flames til she fell down
Every now and then it feels hopeless
Everyone has days like this
But every voice is telling you it's worth it
Something good in every miss
We're leaving our bodies just for a while
We're climbing the mountains that we built inside our minds
Floating on empty words
Making our little voices heard
Just trying to figure out how life works
We're leaving to stop the hurt
He was lost inside a red fire
Wisps were clawing at his throat
He just tried to stay alive
As they left marks that scarred like tiny ropes
Every now and then it feels hopeless
Everyone has days like this
And every voice is telling you it's worth it
Something good in every miss
We're leaving our bodies just for a while
We're climbing the mountains that we built inside our minds
Floating on empty words
Making our little voices heard
Just trying to figure out how life works
We're leaving to stop the hurt
We follow the only paths we see
Get lost and bloodied
Told not to worry
Unable to live and be truly free
Our souls are chained to our fragile frames
We're leaving our bodies just for a while
We're climbing the mountains that we built inside our minds
Floating on empty words
Making our little voices heard
Just trying to figure out how life works
We're leaving to stop
We're leaving to stop the hurt
We're leaving to stop the hurt
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12. |
Rise
03:26
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I sank deep into a lake of green
Bound by the reeds of the water
I begged them for my release
They let me be
My heart was light with relief
Then I was blinded by darkness
Frightened but gratefully free
I rise meekly
And I breathe deeply
Finally waking from my sleep
I leave here on winds that still my fears
They carry me gently over the landscape as I disappear
I don't know how I can let go and move now
But every anchor is being cast off
And I'm just floating around
I rise meekly
And I breathe deeply
Finally waking from my sleep
The forest peaks catch me and lull me to sleep
Safety in arm-like branches will heal me to take the leap
I rise
And I breathe deeply
Finally waking from my sleep
Finally able to be free
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13. |
Dumb
03:10
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I was so scared
Black night and misty air
So unprepared
Held my own hand to protect myself from where I was headed
I'm dumb
Every word on earth has fled my tongue
I crawl
Although every day I pray to run
I'm dumb
Left broken and numb
I am dumb
Cry for the shadow I've become
The night it speaks
I hear words carried on the breeze
They comfort me
A new calls but my open mouth is still burdened with silence
I'm dumb
Every word on earth has fled my tongue
I crawl
Although every day I pray to run
I'm dumb
Left broken and numb
I am dumb
Cry for the shadow I've become
The last words you spoke to me
Loop inside my mind like birdsong in the trees
I cannot speak
Can't describe the loss of all that I believed
Dumb
Dumb
I'm dumb
Every word on earth has fled my tongue
I crawl
Although every day I pray to run
I'm dumb
Left broken and numb
I am dumb
Cry for the shadow I've become
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14. |
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We're leaving our bodies just for a while
We're climbing the mountains that we built inside our minds
Floating on empty words
Making our little voices heard
Just trying to figure out how life works
We're leaving to stop the hurt
She was standing in the black smoke
Struggling to hold her head up
She was gasping as she choked
Still she kept dancing on the flames til she fell down
Every now and then it feels hopeless
Everyone has days like this
And every voice is telling you it's worth it
Something good in every miss
We're leaving our bodies just for a while
We're climbing the mountains that we built inside our minds
Floating on empty words
Making our little voices heard
Just trying to figure out how life works
We're leaving to stop the hurt
He was lost inside a red fire
Wisps were clawing at his throat
He just tried to stay alive
As they left marks that scarred like tiny ropes
Every now and then it feels hopeless
Everyone has days like this
And every voice is telling you it's worth it
Something good in every miss
We follow the only paths we see
Get lost and bloodied
Told not to worry
Unable to live and be truly free
Our souls are chained to our fragile frames
We're leaving our bodies just for a while
We're climbing the mountains that we built inside our minds
Floating on empty words
Making our little voices heard
Just trying to figure out how life works
We're leaving to stop the hurt
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Fran Minney England, UK
Fran Minney creates a dreamy indie electronica soundtrack to the colourful woodland world she mentally inhabits. Minney’s songs are inspired as much by her mental health and the people she’s interacted with as they are by the daily paintings that the world makes for her. Though deeply personal, her songs have an ability to be felt and understood by almost everyone. ... more
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