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flamenco-tinged canter that wouldn’t sound out of place on a
psychedelic arthouse film set in the Nevada desert." - Live Music
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"Way Down South" (song - 2003) James Hollingsworth © 9 Nov 2003 Running through the distance Reelin' round Reason through insistence Meanin' sound I done right... And that's reason enough for me I deny that the whole philosophy is real Ragin' onwards upwards round Only waitin' for the sound Runnin' in next to no time Runnin' in next to no time Keep in mind you can't regret it If in time, hope to transcend it She's a Woman , her power's gone She's a Woman , yeah, he's strung her along She's a Woman , yeah, she knows he's wrong She's a Woman, helpless in the face Of the warm, hard stone Seeds sowing assistance For the ride Female thought resistance Great Divide Ragin' onwards upwards round Only waitin' for the sound, of... Way down South I can roll away. |
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Way Down South :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "Fast-paced bluesy folk-rock song from the heart - a gutsy, gruff and plaintive vocal, with a pleasant vulnerability if you listen for it, alongside urgent acoustic and blues electric riffs. We're reminded of early Fleetwood Mac, Cat Stevens, Richard Thompson, Doobies and Al Stewart, just to give you an idea... but James Hollingsworth has a blissfully original sound." - Lemonrock, who chose Way Down South to be their Song of the Week, 19 November 2007. "An innovative song, truly unique fusion of musical elements, I DIG IT!" - Voices - Outside the Box Two on KIAC Radio It's hard to say exactly what Way Down South is about. Songs sometimes seemingly come out of nowhere and only years later does the meaning become clear. In this song I perceive intimations of the maelstrom of misogyny that often dominates society. It's about trying to survive without becoming cynical and insensitive. It's about keeping your eye on the exit which leads to the wider world and knowing when to make for the door. Pushing on, pushing on... |
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