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To Walk Beside that Ghost

by Racing Heart

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1.
1.This Pretty Mistake I bled dry my heart for you what good did that do what good did that do This pretty mistake (repeat x6) Such a petty feeling lingers on to colour everything my wayward smile it comes undone as the day folds up around the sun This pretty mistake (repeat x6) As I hang on you she waits for me tired phrases repeat endlessly is it never enough, am I never done as the day folds up around the sun This pretty mistake (repeat x6)
2.
Turn Around 04:25
2.Turn Around Dusted with sleep and happiness we wake stay here help me keep out thoughts of what's at stake The street is a staging ground for a play of emotions we part ways I sneak a glance hoping that you will stop and Turn around, (repeat x6) How am I supposed to know what to say feeling all this seeing you walk away Thrown off balance blissfully letting go I should act more nonchalant but then how to know if you'll turn around Dusted with sleep and happiness we wake
3.
Photos 03:10
3.Photos It's so bitter (repeat x3) Look at photos of people that I've known what are we doing dust-dry memories are running through my hands what are we doing It's so bittersweet, bittersweet, bittersweet bitter All those moments come tumbling down never again whole familiar feelings ghost into the spaces you left behind What are we doing (repeat x3) It's so bittersweet, bittersweet, bittersweet it's so bittersweet, bittersweet, bittersweet bitter
4.
4.Words for the Ones We Lost A hundred thousand words pile up the ones that kept me company they've stuck around, gathered dust unkempt, lonesome, distraught and such You were that evil, that unknown the one I could never escape The fears that I've harboured I've set free scattered round like blackened water drops but at dawn I sit with your shadow he tries to keep me company also To know no bounds to want it all that would be your downfall time cannot save your soul time cannot save your soul In so many ways did you betray us (repeat x3) To hide behind lies to turn away that was all you were ever good at all those one hundred thousand words sink like stones covering the seabed
5.
The War (free) 03:39
5.The War I dreamt about you silent footsteps in wet moss the sky rained precious stones or were they broken glass I lay in bed watching headlights dance and twitch how can we talk our way out of this one You could be anywhere you could do anything I could be anyone I have no name Grasp at the air in search of simple truths I stick to my guns, stick to my guns (repeat x3) I see a tear escaping down your chin like some rebel from a long forgotten struggle Just like me it's lost (repeat x7) There's a hole in your heart where the love seeps in there's a hole in my heart where it all flows out (repeat x3) Just like me it lost the war
6.
6.Et ønske, et håp Et ønske, et håp fødte sol i min sjel
7.
Emma 03:54
7.Emma She stands completely still miles of open road curled up in her mind seems frozen there until sudden movement unfurls all that's inside Emma, so many days have come and gone Emma, so many days have / come and gone where our language lacks words that empty space is yours Go walking down that hill don't turn back for the idea of someone meaning well isn't love no amount of time will ever change him The fear you've felt I know so well turns on itself all those past days to live through our burden to share I hope to see you cast of your doubts leave all that sadness behind Emma, so many days have come and gone Emma, so many days have come and gone where our language lacks words that empty space is yours were our language lacks words that empty space is yours The feathers refused to fall seemed frozen there until but you moved on
8.
Soft Voices 04:08
8.Soft Voices You wake at night heart beating heavy listen intently it's over now there's no one Weightless in the dark your thoughts seek to trap you to drag you down with guilt but I see the good that you've done Don't be afraid no, no, no I tell myself through telling you his ghost is here I know, I know always alone but we are two still that kind of betrayal lingers Some questions asked cannot be answered will not be brought to silence but there's an end to their demands In so much we are one and the same I see what your eyes saw you do not need my forgiveness Don't be afraid no, no, no I tell myself through telling you his ghost is here I know, I know always alone but we are two Don't be afraid no, no, no I tell myself through telling you his ghost is here I know, I know always alone but we are two still that kind of betrayal lingers Soft voices, soft voices
9.
9.Rows of Houses It's as if nothing's changed rows of houses fill my eyes covered in pale autumn light quietly set afire If I'd only stayed where you are rambling and restless are we all just crashing into one another bouncing off the walls and if I'd only stayed where you are what is fear and where does fear begin and will it ever end and will it ever end and will you Stop those tears from falling, falling and rise again If I'd only stayed where you are rambling and restless are we all just crashing into one another bouncing off the walls and if I'd only stayed where you are what is fear and where does fear begin and will it ever end and the same as it ever The same as it always is the same as it ever the same as it always was
10.
10.Flashing Lights In the midst of flashing lights blaring sirens through this you are born again fled without warning It leaves me wondering do we, do we ever really get away oh my brother The last time I saw him he could not even look me in the eyes oh my brother Only two steps from the edge Is it never-ending are we all just circling the craters edge oh my brother Now I can see through you through you I see all his madness manifest what a kinship No more two steps from the edge In the midst of flashing lights blaring sirens through this you are born again fled without warning

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released April 20, 2012

Released by Movemountains Records

Mathias Hatleskog Tjønn: Vocals, autoharp, guitars, keys, percussion
Justin Keller: Vocals, woodwinds
Kendall Eddy: Vocals, double bass

with:

Anthony LaMarca: Drums, percussion

John Clark: French Horn
Rachel Drehmann: French Horn
Ryan Keberle: Trombone

Daniel Baer: Violin
Patrick Doane: Violin
Gillian Gallagher: Viola
Alice Hamlet: Cello

Produced by Mathias Hatleskog Tjønn & Ryu Takahashi

Recorded by Jonathan Altschuler at The Seaside Lounge, with additional recording at 3ID Studios

Mixed by Jonathan Altschuler at The Seaside Lounge, with additional mixing by Akihiro Nishimura at 36th Street Studio

Mastered by Paul Gold at Salt Mastering

Artwork by Emily Caisip
Inside cover photo by Yoon Kim
Cover design by Ivar Lyngner

Written & arranged by Mathias Hatleskog Tjønn
Published by Mikkismakkis Music Publishing (ASCAP)

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Racing Heart Oslo, Norway

Racing Heart makes music that is both complex and catchy, with lyrics that are not afraid of taking on bigger issues in a personal way. Helped by some of the best and most noteworthy musicians from both Norway and the US, such as Jenny Hval, Hanne Hukkelberg and previously members of The War on Drugs, St. Vincent and Sufjan Steven’s band, these songs aim to mean something to you. ... more

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