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Poor son

from Saint Jude by Ashleigh Southam

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Poor son
His heart was broken
He fell down from his tower
to the lions at his gate
Turn your head away from the scene it will show you nothing

No battles won
With his eyes wide open
Poor son
Drowned in sheets and smoke
Down those lonely streets
Not broke but broken
Empty bottles have spoken

Poor son
poor son
His heart was open
like a fire
it goes
out

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from Saint Jude, released April 4, 2009

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Ashleigh Southam Melbourne, Australia

I am a Melbourne based composer, instrumentalist and vocalist. My influences range from Nina Simone, Mahler, Rufus Wainright and Miles Davis. My music is best described as lyrical and romantic. I use classical instrumentation, jazz improvisation, music theatre forms and an indie rock rhythm section. I gig around Melbourne solo or with larger ensembles ... more

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