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Night Shadows

by Blue and Broke

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1.
As I Can 04:14
It was the beginning of the end of an era Death came close but only took just one One lost battle of a war, all will lose once So, we keep on trying I keep on trying Keep on trying To do, as I can To live, as I can To act, as I can To be as I can To be as I can To be as I can! A softer line further down the distance A softer note to bring the bad news A softer touch to check if I’m one of the living You were the beginning of the end of an era Death came close But only took just you You’ve lost your battle but we’ll keep on fighting
2.
Bear It All 02:09
I’ve been drinking I’ve been dreaming But there was one thing to break my fall The sun is shining on me right now Gives me the strength to bear it all There is a blind man Who once told me Never underestimate the rain It will wash your sins right off your back But also take the fun down the drain And give to me the southern light Let me breathe; don’t talk at all Bathing in the southern light I know how to bear it all So get out of your lazy bed Get out and have a ball The sun will shine on you right now Will give you the strength, mark my words Will give you the strength, believe this girl Will give you the strength Give you the strength Give you the strength To bear it all
3.
I went walking The sun was shining Saw people walking too Some were even smiling For a little while For a little bit of time The world Seemed okay Only a closer look Would make you notice The social caution When people greet It would be a little while It would take a little bit of time Before the world Would be okay A little while Some little bit of time Trying to convince myself It’s the smart thing to do But this little while This long lasting little bit of time Makes me missing you I went out walking While the sun was shining A young girl smiling I couldn’t smile in return I hope in a little while Give me a little bit of time And soon I’ll be okay And soon We’ll be okay
4.
I feel good Most of the time I feel all right Most of the time No reason to cry Most of the time I keep on trying Most of the time I feel loved Most of the time I feel liked Most of the time I laugh Most of the time Well, I smile Most of the time But not today Today isn’t like the other days Not really just another day For me But not right now Any other time, but not right now You should know it by now I said not right now I like my face Most of the time I like my thoughts Most of the time I like what I say Most of the time I crack great jokes Most of the time The sun does shine Most of the time I like a breeze Most of the time I can stand the rain Most of the time I’m pretty sane Most of the time I love you Most of the time I really do Most of the time I tell the truth Most of the time Most of the time ...
5.
Night Shadows Night Shadows We used to be good We used to be bright Night Shadows Night Shadows Night Shadows We used to be young We used to be smart Night Shadows Hiding in the dark Nothing left to share Used to be a pair Now a Night Shadow By the grace of some light Wandering through this street No-one left to meet This Night Shadow Night Shadow I used to be good I used to be bright
6.
Outside 02:41 video
Maybe they’re just playing outside Exploring the world Conquering ships That only exist in their minds Maybe they’re just playing outside Their clothes getting dirty and wet Braver than all the rest Knowing I wouldn’t mind Maybe they’re just playing outside Maybe they’re just playing outside Building sandcastles in the sun Smiling and having fun When they crumble because of the tide Maybe they’re just playing outside There is window But I can’t see Where they might be Maybe they’re just playing outside Maybe they’re just playing outside Not feeling the scars Being proud of who they are Without the pressure of the time Maybe they’re just playing outside I wonder Maybe they’re just playing outside I wonder Maybe they’re just flying somewhere
7.
Dear Vivian 03:22
Where were you, dear Vivian I only see your shadow Where were you, dear Vivian A reflection in the glass Tell me more, dear Vivian What’s your world outside the pictures What happened to you, dear Vivian When you weren’t looking down A cop and an Armenian woman Two kids in a car window smile Three sailors on a bench waiting Men reading newspapers on the high line A little girl crying Another girl buying some ice cream One ghost present in the shadows One ghost as if in a dream Where were you, dear Vivian ... only see your shadow Where were you, dear Vivian A reflection in the glass Tell me more, dear Vivian What’s your world outside the pictures What happened to you, dear Vivian When you weren’t looking down 6 am, wake up before the family awakens 6.30 making breakfast for the kids 7.30 leaving for school often in a hurry 8.15 saying bye 9.30 taking pictures 11 am taking pictures too 1 pm, eating my self-made sandwich 2 pm, back to school Where were you, dear Vivian ... Talk to me, dear Vivian I want to hear your story Please do, dear Vivian Come on, show me your face Just for a second, dear Vivian And then I’ll let you film us Is that a deal, dear Vivian Tell me, is that a deal?
8.
Ready 04:38
Oh, I’m so ready I’m feeling great I’m feeling ready Got my best dress on Ready for more In a bar Many preys So willingly To be taken I’m a predator I’m a panther I’m leaner than you might think... I am ready I’m so ready Ready for what’s next Look at that guy Looking nice I know what I would like to be doing Buy me drink Oh, you’re so kind And funny Yeah, let’s dance I like his body I like his smell I like his strong arms that will hold me A manly man A really real man Is that a gun you wear, or do you really like me? I imagine myself Looking great And it sure feels Even better But what’s that spot In his neck It seems like it is growing Damned, this guy likes to brag Oh please, shut up He shouldn’t be the one talking He talks about him Only him Sometimes even about himself And he keeps on sweating... Sorry... I don’t feel well It has been a long day Nice to be talking Oh wait, my phone It is ringing Yeah, I really should be going Safe outside Yeah darling, I’m doing fine No, it was a boring day I’ll be back home, be back home soon I’m so ready to go
9.
Shell Game 02:54
We’re surrounded by magicians Playing tricks with our minds Some are called politicians But there are many different kinds They let us fight about a swear word They let us laugh with a fool The trick of every great magician is You only see what they want you to Nothing to see here, watch my hands Nothing to find here, raise the stakes Nothing to do here, trust me now Nothing to believe, all the things I’ve said I’ve never met that woman I’ve never met that man I never took that money What kind of person do you think I am? Shell Game Watch the ball, Watch the ball Shell Game Moving on, yeah, moving on Shell Game Nothing to see, Watch the ball Shell Game Moving on, please move along
10.
Stone 02:50
There’s a stone in my mouth So I cannot speak Stone in my mouth God knows how weak I feel today So I can’t say A thing There’s a stone in my mouth So I cannot speak Stone in my mouth God knows how weak I feel today Nothing to say I write I write this letter To a face in the crowd A shiny cover But I do have my doubts There’s a stone in my mouth So I cannot speak Stone in my mouth I feel so unreal The world turns around A day going down With me There’s a stone in my mouth So I cannot speak Stone in my mouth A writer I must be Pages turn around A letter going down With me I write this letter To a face in the crowd A shiny cover But I do have my doubts
11.
Was it worth it The pain every night? Was it worth it The faces I’ll never forget? You said the child is pure You said the child is good But five times, again and again You let it go Was it worth it Your fame for my tears? Was it worth it? Don’t look away Where are they now? Who do they speak to? Do they look like you? Do they look like me? Was it worth it? Was it worth it? Was it worth it Your silence and mine? Was it worth it? Don’t turn your back Was it worth it The pain every night? Was it worth it The faces I’ll never forget? Emile, Anna, Remi, Frederique, Julie, ...
12.
We Survived 04:58
We’ve been together for many, many years We saw friends Who came and went It was for the good times and the bad But I’m so glad We survived You know my mistakes And I do know yours We learn to live with them Even doing chores It was for the good times and the bad But I’m so glad We survived We survived We survived Even better, we still smile We survived We survived Let’s keep on doing this for a while There is a full moon It’s shining on you I still see the boy I once got to know Before the good times and the bad ButIamsoglad We survived

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Our third album recorded again @ Daft Studios. More uptempo and more soul!
Onze derde plaat is er, terug opgenomen @ Daft Studios. Meer uptempo en meer soul-geïnspireerd

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released May 7, 2021

Blue and Broke is:
Zang: Melissa Anthuenis
Gitaren: Pedro De Bruyckere
Toetsen: Danny Verstraete
Bas en Backing Vocals: Augustijn Vermandere Drums & Percussie: Niels Delvaux
Blazers:
Saxen: Marc De Maeseneer
Trombone & Bastuba: Frederik Heirman Trompet: Yves Fernandez
Gast vocalen:
Most of the Time: Amstel Gospel Choir Night Shadows: Henk Hofstede
Blazers arrangementen:
Frederik Heirman (Shell game; No reason to panic)
Marc De Maeseneer (As I can; For a little while; We survived) Yves Fernandez (Ready; Stone)
Amstel Gospel Choir, arrangement & dirigent: Vladimir Pairel
Opgenomen in:
• Daft Studios, Malmedy, met Luuk Schelvis
• Beletage, Oostende, met Augustijn Vermandere • Lab-3 Studio, Amsterdam, met Sam Walvisch
Gemixt door Staf Verbeeck @ Stiff Studio Mastered door Pieter De Wagter @ Equus
Alle songs werden geschreven, gecomponeerd en geproducet door Pedro De Bruyckere
Dank aan iedereen die deze plaat mogelijk maakte: Ben Bollaert, Wouter Bulckaert, Bart Huyghe, Henk Hofstede, Amstel Gospel Choir & Vladimir Pairel, het geweldige team @ Daft en
@ Lab3, Bart en Eva, XL Productions, onze families en vrienden.
Opgedragen aan alle artiesten die ons op ons pad inspireerden
Vorm & fotografie: www.magelaan.be Bandfotografie: Melissa Anthuenis

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Blue and Broke Ghent, Belgium

Blue and Broke is a Belgian band making soulful music with real instruments.

Vocals: Melissa Anthuenis
Guitars: Pedro De Bruyckere
Keyboards: Danny Verstraete
Bass: Augustijn Vermandere
Drums: Niels Delvaux
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