Name: Slow Burn(er)
Duration: P00H06M40S
Description: Slow Burn(er) was the first track penned for the project, making it the obvious choice for EP opener. It was inspired by a vast array of artists, including Pink Floyd and Massive Attack. The song starts with a drum loop and gradually builds into a really emotive piece of music.

Slow Burn(er)

from Beneath the Skin EP (High Resolution Master) by S J Denney

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Slow Burn(er) was the first track penned for the project, making it the obvious choice for EP opener. It was inspired by a vast array of artists, including Pink Floyd and Massive Attack. The song starts with a drum loop and gradually builds into a really emotive piece of music.

lyrics

Am I really to blame?
This flame burns inside of me
I’ve got nothing to gain
From telling the truth
Now there’s something to lose
So I’m moving on with my life
Cause I was right all along

It’s a slow burn
That’s what I’m running from
Yes, it’s a slow burn
That’s what I’m running from today
I can’t keep this hidden away…

Slow burner
Slow burner
Slow burn away
Slow burner
Slow burner
You’re here to stay

Do you really believe-
That did your best for me, with your love?
You were blinded by greed
And keeping control
(That’s not love)
All you’ve given to me
Is an empty hole in my life
I’m scared of what I’ll become

It’s a slow burn
That’s where I’m coming from
It’s a slow burn
Yeah, that’s where I’m coming from today
You can’t keep me hidden away…

Slow burner
Slow burner
Slow burn away
Slow burner
Slow burner
You’re here to stay

But there’s hope
And it hides under every horizon
For a soul-
That you’re no longer keeping your eyes on
(Don’t you know?)
If you can hear me-
Do you still think that you were the wise ones?
(Don’t you know?)
If you can hear me-
Then set me free…

Slow burner
Slow burner
Slow burn away

Now it’s time to reflect
On what lies ahead for me
All those things that you said
Were bending the truth
And I’m done
It’s a slow burn

credits

from Beneath the Skin EP (High Resolution Master), released July 23, 2021
Written & arranged by S J Denney
Produced & engineered by S J Denney in The Cabin
Mixed by Mat Leppanen at The Animal Farm
Mastered by Nigel Palmer at Lowland Masters

S J Denney - Vocals, backing vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, organ, percussion & drum programming
Roisin O'Hagan - Backing vocals
Amadei Šaršanski - Bass guitar
Hugo Lee - Alto saxophone

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S J Denney Benfleet, UK

S J Denney is an Essex-based singer-songwriter. He performs folk music with an indie edge.

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