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Light of your Love

from Green Badger by Daryl James

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This is also a very special song, which started as a long distance experiment between me and Dawn, and my good mate Jimmy. He contacted me from the UK saying he wanted to write a song for his girl, give us something to do during lockdown! I thought it would be a really cool thing to collaborate on, and try something different. Jimmy is an old and dear friend of mine from way back, so we know each other very well which really helps in approaching something personal like this. It quickly became more than just a love song, and took on a life of its own.

He emailed me a whole bunch of lyrics, and me and Dawn got to work. The guitar riff and melody came really quickly and easily, and we crafted the words around that. Dawn added some great harmony ideas and vocal arrangements for the choruses. Pretty much everything except the guitar, voices and Djembe is all programmed. This kind of production in very new to me, so it was a good challenge and incredibly fun putting it together.

I’m really proud of what we came up with , I couldn’t get it out of my head so I thought getting it out there as a B side to my single ‘Green Badger’ was a cool opportunity.

lyrics

Far across the distant lands, I’ll make some noise for thee
While the rain comes down, leaves on the ground this heart is free
Plough the fields of pain and worry, of the distant past
Sun is shining now I’m smiling, time has come to cast

I wasn’t looking still I found you, the home I never had
Call me out for all I’m not, and I’ll show you who I am
To the land of the lonely, no longer I shall go
To a speck of dust, your grace replaces my destination to hope

Can you heal me darling, I’ve been wasted in every arm
I’m the loyal friend, loving brother and son, I do no harm
Can you care for me like I’ll care for you, live and love in peace
All around people chasing dreams but all I want is you

I never had a home at all, like my love, like my love
I was waiting for the light, of your love, of your love

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from Green Badger, released September 21, 2020
Co written with Dawn and Jimmy Pullin

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Daryl James Brisbane, Australia

Multi-instrumentalist and award-nominated (QMA 2022) singer/songwriter, Daryl James fuses heavy blues with the raw Celtic roots of his North Wales homeland. Wielding a wild array of stringed instruments and custom foot percussion, many-a-tall-tale is sparked to life through his captivating live performances. ... more

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