Album
The Evergreen - EP
Charlie and the Foxtrots' debut EP - folk / indie-pop / alt-country
- Released
- June 2013
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Charles Gwynne Wilson III (BMI) 100%
Description
"Mademoiselle" is about falling in love fast. It's hard to make promises about not getting too committed when you've met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. The song starts as a pleasant, laid-back folk lullaby, but ends with a thumping, upbeat twist.
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The first day you saw me,
I got your name to see
If it would go with mine pleasantly.First night that we made love
I was a little too drunk,
But I don't mind.
I don't mind.It doesn't feel so good when you're not around.
Like a lioness you're too damn proud.
The look in your eyes it keeps me spellbound.
I'm the ship, you're the anchor, so let's settle down.
Down, down, down.All those times we said
We wouldn't think ahead,
I still peaked at script unread.If you should bid farewell,
Keep your mademoiselle.
Memories of angels melt.I don't sleep too well when you're not around.
Like a lion girl I'm too damn proud.
The look in your eyes it keeps me spellbound.
I'm the ship, you're the anchor and let's settle down.
Down, down, down. -
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Charles Gwynne Wilson III (BMI) 100%
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"Leaving it Behind" is a bouncy, upbeat folk song about realizing you've grown as a person while the one you once loved hasn't grown with you.
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While this world was busy holding you hostage,
I was dreaming of something,
Something to dream about.While this world was busy cooking up something,
Something amounting to nothing,
I had found a way out.I will leave this world behind me.
I won't sigh for the emptiness inside of me.While your face was busy reflecting my sunlight,
Using me as your spotlight,
My heartstring came untied.Cause I'm done pretending always that it's all fine,
For you to pretend that it's alright.
I'm tired of shielding my eyes.I will leave this world behind me.
I won't sigh for the emptiness inside of me.It won't stop it won't stop 'till the rhythm's playing,
Playing to my heart,
Playing it so hard.It won't stop it won't stop 'till the rhythm's playing,
Playing to my heart,
Playing it so damn hard.I will leave this world behind me.
I won't sigh for the emptiness inside of me. -
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Charles Gwynne Wilson III (BMI) 100%
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This dreamy, feel-good folk song is about regretting a past break up. You ended things because you assumed your feelings were fleeting, only to realize later you shared a connection with this person like no other.
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I'm wondering to the rushing wind.
Got to depend on the current trend.
I'm whispering to the sky up high.
Why oh why do I feel the time go by?All those nights, we were so right.
On a second try, we just might find,
This time I'll find by the light of our eyes.
Oh there'll be no wondering why.
Just you and me, this October Spring,
The soft rustling, of the agreeing trees' Evergreen Philosophy.You've been blinded by, by the setting sun.
Tomorrow's come, today is young,
Look east the rising has begun.
All the shady benches taken up by none.
We won't wait, we'll carve our names,
and here we'll stay forever young.All those nights, we were so right.
On a second try, we just might find,
This time I'll find by the light of our eyes.
Oh there'll be no wondering why.
Just you and me, this October Spring,
The soft rustling, of the agreeing trees' Evergreen Philosophy.Come with me to find, and
Leap into the light.
Take ahold of my arm, and
Hold on tight.All those nights, we were so right.
On a second try, we just might find,
This time I'll find by the light of our eyes.
Oh there'll be no wondering why.
Just you and me, this October Spring,
The soft rustling, of the agreeing trees' Evergreen Philosophy. -
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Charles Gwynne Wilson III (BMI) 100%
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"Thumping" is a lighthearted, joyful song about the excitement of young love, and learning how to handle heavy attraction for the first time.
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Everybody's bumming,
Running 'round thumping around this town.
Get it up and get it down.You and me chasing circles,
Hearts blazing on hallowed ground,
Buried 'neath safe and sound.Lightning on the ceiling,
Sunshine in the window pane.
The more that you're revealing,
Less the sky is staying tame.
Can't control the feeling,
All the clouds are screaming rain.All the moms weeping
For their kids stripping on empty streets,
Keeping a forbidden beat.Quit thumb fiddlin' 'cause girl you got rhythm,
So don't retreat.
Turn off the burning heat.Lightning on the ceiling,
Sunshine in the window pane.
The more that you're revealing,
Less the sky is staying tame.
Can't control the feeling,
All the clouds are screaming rain. -
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"Meeting the Stone" is a smooth yet dark song about finally deciding to break up with someone after a long, painful period of trying to fix the relationship.
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Spending time fixing
All these habits we've worked on breakin',
All the false love I've mistaken.Blankets had you waited,
Now my lips are jaded.
Through darkness I'm awakened.I'm standing where the ocean meets the stone.
You and I together
Is like gambling with the weather,
Hailing lustful pleasures.Put it off yourself for
The time for regret is lost girl,
And along with it me that hated chore.I'm standing where the ocean meets the stone.
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"Maple Leaves" is a sweet, heartfelt song about being in love with someone who's unsure of their feelings, though you know if they gave you a chance they'd feel the same.
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I've been spending some time.
Talked you up in my mind.
Building up this imaginary love of mine.You and I we will find
This feeling's one of a kind.
Open your arms and into your heart invite
This idea of mine.I don't want to go another day without knowing you.
I can't stand by,
Knowing that I'm not the one by your side.If this season's winds decide to breathe
The autumn breeze,
I will fall for you.
I will fall
Like the maple leaves.The timing's never right
For you to open your eyes,
So take my hand
And baby trust me blind.If you come to decide
The peak is not worth the climb,
For you I'll wander
Aimlessly into the night.
Without your guiding light. -
