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When I Was A Kid

by The Waxeyes

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John Smith Every now and again there’s the miracle of a perfect blend of instruments, voices, tone and story, and these folks are it. The Waxeyes are a dream of a band. I fell in love with this song on the very first listen, and the accompanying video is sublime. Favorite track: When I Was A Kid.
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lyrics

when i was a kid
all that i did was dream
of a world that never could exist
heaven was real
the night sky would steal my heart
every angel's gonna play a part
My Father's voice would reach me in the dark

now the stars are silent
and the dream is cold and grey
there's a million voices
every one with nothing to say

a cold wind blows
through the streets of home
and i know
nothing's left there but a fading headstone
my heart is buried under rivers and stone

see the light is fading
every lifetime comes to an end
all the memories haunt me
your ghost lives in the house in my dreams

now the stars are nothing
just a light from light-years away
there's a million voices
every one with nothing to say

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released January 13, 2023
Scott J Mason - composer, acoustic guitar, vocal, co-production
Kirsty Cooper - bass, backing vocals, co-production
Hugh Harlow - electric guitar, production, engineering

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The Waxeyes Dunedin, New Zealand

The Waxeyes are an alt-folk-shoegazer trio from Dunedin NZ; Scott J Mason (songs, acoustic guitar, vocals, stomp), Kirsty Cooper (bass, vocals, voice of reason), and Hugh Harlow (electric guitar, keys, sound). Songs of loss, hope, nostalgia and the human condition. Be sure to check out the video for 'When I Was A Kid' on YouTube. ... more

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