Next up is 'Where Darkness Hides', which is a joyful homage to The Smiths. This elegant arrangement, beautifully played by Denney and the assembled musicians provides the platform for a tale of two souls that will never settle into blissful coexistence, but who would be diminished without each other. Once again Roisin O’Hagan joins him on vocals and lifts the bittersweet tune to its emotional high.
lyrics
It’s the feelings that I’m showing
It’s the knowing that you care
See the rain against my window
Then you’ll understand my pain
We both know it’s true
You’re taking sides
But I’m asking you to wait
When the darkness hides
Where darkness hides
When your atoms are colliding
Mine align into a row
There’s a reason why we landed
And we’re stranded in this time
We both know it’s true
You’re taking sides
But I’m asking you to wait
When the darkness hides
Where darkness hides
Now we’re running round in circles
Jumping hurdles in my mind
But we can’t escape the shadows of love
We both know it’s true
You’re taking sides
But I’m asking you to wait
When the darkness hides
Where darkness hides
credits
from Forgotten Friends EP (High Resolution Master),
released September 20, 2019
Written by S J Denney
Arranged by S J Denney & Mat Leppanen
Produced, engineered & mixed by Mat Leppanen at The Animal Farm
Mastered by Nigel Palmer at Lowland Masters
S J Denney - Vox, backing vox & acoustic guitar
Mat Leppanen - Bass guitar, drums & percussion
Ville Leppanen - Electric guitar
Roisin O'Hagan - Backing vox
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