Words from Characters by Flo Perlin
With an attentiveness to the use of words, this track highlights the common ebb and flow of communication between people and the fragility of showing up to discomfort. The experience of someone who seems as though they want to say something important, but they don’t or can’t. “Sometimes I listen but sometimes I don’t” honestly shares the innocence of imperfection. We all get things wrong, but sometimes we get it right.
Tracklist
| 5. | Words | 4:18 |
Lyrics
Words made way for space
Reflecting the things you could taste
Sometimes I listen but sometimes I don't
You said you don't mind but I know that you do
Scream with your eyes but your words can't get through
We're uncomfortable
Words made way for space
Like a boat that's capsized and erased
Sometimes it helps when you're holding my hand
Sometimes I talk though I don't understand
The weight of your skins making every you said okay
You said you don't mind but I know that you do
Scream with your eyes but your words can't get through
You said what I need well I need to feel held
You learnt what was love by the time you turned twelve
We're uncomfortable
Words made way for space
Reflecting the things you could taste
Sometimes I bare you but sometimes I don't
You said you don't mind but I know that you do
Scream with your eyes but your words can't get through
I said what I need well I need to feel held
You learnt what was love by the time you turned twelve
You said you don't mind but I know that you do
Scream with your eyes but your words can't get through
I said what I need well I need to feel held
You learnt what was love by the time you turned twelve
We're uncomfortable
Credits
Written, composed and played by Flo Perlin
Co produced by Flo Perlin and Duncan Thornton @maprecordingstudio
String arrangements - Flo Perlin and Henry Burnett
Mixed - Duncan Thornton
Mastering - Cicely Balston
Violin - Corey Wickens
Cello - Natalie Hancock
Viola - Emily domingue
Double bass - Twm Dylan
License
All rights reserved.
Flo Perlin is a contemporary singer-songwriter from London, UK with Iraqi and Belarusian heritage. She has been hailed as a ‘true storyteller’ by BBC Radio 6 with a style that blends contemporary folk, jazz and soul. The songs explore themes such as family history, human nature and being good to yourself.