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inamorata

by Tire Swing Co.

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Remcodekrusel Please make more music!! I really love this band. Beautiful vocals, great music especially the subtle piano; just perfect. Except for the ocassionally sentimental guitarsolo (don't do that!!!) Favorite track: You Held Me By The Ocean.
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1.
I Awoke 03:12
i awoke restless from a dream from something i had seen familiar it was walking away from me nothing to say knowing that my chances were fading like your glances well, they're out of my hands today and i never cried it seemed to be unnatural to shed tears for pride and you, you took my hand and though my eyes were dry, i could barely stand i awoke laid in bed awhile i waited for a smile to sneak its way onto my face nothing to hide i’ve watered all my plants and ironed all my pants and it’s a beautiful day outside SO-L: lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar JAMES O-L: electric guitar, bass JW: harmony vocals, piano, organ, wurlitzer, drums
2.
found myself among the crowd holding to your letter when i looked up i was alone, standing in the center arms were raised holding stones, waiting for an answer one prematurely flew my way and struck me in the temple when i came to i looked around and found to my surprise each and every woman had a tear within their eye arms were raised into fists, staring to the sky and then i left my body and found that i had learned to fly and when i flew the first person i thought of was you somehow i knew you’d need an answer that you’d seek the truth i came down onto your sill and watched you in your kitchen the phone began to ring and i stared while you listened the phone fell to the floor, startling your husband rushing to your side as your palms began to glisten he asked you what was wrong and you said an old friend had died politely you excused yourself to be alone outside i stayed beside you for the night but then i had to lie i whispered in your ear and said our love was bound to die SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: harmony vocals, acoustic guitars, piano, bass, drums
3.
up the stairs to your room a sweater worn in june a puddle dried up in may i could never relate again the ghosts of you are everywhere they occupy these empty chairs the presence of your gentle voice i know now why i made that choice i never thought of growing up things just seemed easy enough now i see just what it takes to build a love (life) from my mistakes up the stairs to your room a sweater worn in june SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: high vocal, acoustic guitars, piano, bass, drums
4.
we were running out of money so we stopped to work for some days i was up on a ladder when i first saw your face you were walking up your driveway when you stole a glance from me i thought it only fitting i was high above the trees we went out dancing that night with our new friends i think we knew for certain just how the night would end you held me by the ocean i held you while in bed you left for your cottage that morning i walked back to my tent as soon as we get paid we’re filling up and we’re going home but i’m stopping at your cottage i just have to let you know that a glance was all i needed to place you high above the moon i fell in love at first sight and i’ll be back for you soon SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitars JW: harmony vocals, piano, electric guitars, bass, african drums
5.
arrive at noon sneaking up from the west this time of year not looking your best i can almost feel your first deep breath summer comes soon to suckle your breasts give what you can please not too much save strength for winter if i leave in a hurry with not much said my cup full, but you an unkept bed call me back again, call me back again call me back again, call me back again my arms, my ears, and my heart will be open wide open as they should have been when i snuck up on you SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: harmony vocals, piano, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums
6.
underneath the maple tree the scenery was more alive than it could be (thanks to the drink) with you i talked once again and laughed about the only time that we had shared (again impaired) it’s sad to see this reality i know you could have been more than a memory (i guess we’ll see) and all this time has it been kind? your eyes seem tired, uninspired they used to shine are you really fine? underneath the willow tree we mapped the stars and smoked cigars and fell asleep (on heaven’s sheets) with you i shared all my cares and wondered when we’d meet again and how we’d fare alone out there and all this time has it been kind? you were always thinking softly sinking into that mind i was lucky to find SO-L: lead and background vocals JW: background vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, piano, bass, drums
7.
eyes weathered from a storm which hasn’t let up in months pride stripped by a fallen knee act of desperation but it worked and now he sits across from me feeding my curiosity walk a mile in my shoes no, i don’t think that’d do you’d have to walk 300 to understand my point of view it’s these times and these times only i wish i was rich i’d buy you a hotel and you would run it and we’d find that widowed woman of your dreams and your eyes and your smile would once again fit but for now twenty dollars and a handshake is all i can do well, that’s not entirely true i could give you everything that i had but where would that leave me? you know i have to think of these things SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: harmony vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, acetone combo organ, bass, drums
8.
antique mountains filled with dolomite snow white clouds for miles a wild hued sunset the backdrop silhouettes of windswept pines on the rocks god, you’d love it babe god, you’ll love it babe island scattered in the sea granite engagement rings at our feet waves wash onto the shore birds fly high not a care in the world god, you’d love it babe god, you’ll love it babe i’m gonna bring you to this place in the summer we’re gonna paddle here in the daylight i’m gonna lay you down on your back and kiss you til i see the silver moon become a gleam in your eye and you’ll love it babe and you’ll love it babe and we’ll love it babe and we’ll love it babe god, you’ll love it babe SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: background vocals, banjo, piano, bass, drums
9.
inamorata 02:34
(instrumental) SO-L: acoustic guitar JW: banjo, piano, bass
10.
Intro-Outro 04:11
with every word i’ve said to you i gave you answers the truth itself was up to you so take my hand but let me tell you what i think's true my honesty an open door that you see through i think i’m tired of letting you down i can’t envision this hallowed love you think you've found it’s just not there and time is pushing me to give you new life by setting you free i think i’m tired of letting you down SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: harmony vocals, piano, electric guitars, bass, drums
11.
arrive at noon sneaking up from the west this time of year you're not looking your best i can almost feel your first deep breath summer comes quickly to suckle your breasts give what you can but not too much save strength if i leave in a hurry with not much said my cup full but you an unkept bed call me back again, call me back again call me back again my arms and ears and heart will be wide wide open wide open as they should have been when i snuck up on you SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: harmony vocals, electric guitars, harmonica, bass, drums, shaker
12.
imagination always leads to pain temptation never gives a second chance for you i’d throw away my compass and lay my weary head upon your breast funny how the tides can quickly turn funny how your heart can quickly yearn one look changes her into a bride one look stumbles you and steals your pride and when i noticed that you had a light within just like a moth, there was no escape for me and so i’m waiting, hoping for good intent are you a lighthouse or an electric current? your smile is all i think about each day every dream i have you invade i try to brush it off as just a phase and hope it only lasts a few more days but intuition tells me you’re the one and i know we would have so much fun i’d try to make you laugh constantly unveiling precious dimples in your cheeks marie, marie, quite contrary SO-L: lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar JW: harmony vocals, ukulele, electric guitar, bass, drums, random shaker
13.
threw a stone into your ocean and skipped along your surface hoping you would someday let me in but as i touched upon you briefly i felt you pushing me away yet as i left, i heard a please come again so i came back in time for you and touched upon your surface gently placed a kiss upon your head but i kept sailing onwards across your precious ocean hoping one day you would come to me instead you always kept your calm and i could never break your skin though our kisses lasted longer than before and i felt us getting closer as the time between our touching seemed to narrow with the fading distant shore just as i hung my head and thought it was in vain our last kiss met with no resistance and i sank into your ocean blissfully without hesitation knowing it was all worth this instant but as i fell further down and the colder it became panic spread like fire through a home and i fell into a graveyard of drowned skipping stones all of whom you’d left to die alone SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar KAITLYN KELLY: harmony vocals JW: end harmonies, electric guitars, wurlitzer, bass, drums, shaker
14.
an open sky where scattered stories lie it is both origin and destination tonight it calls as you gently fall past a reminder of civilization and with a wink i say goodnight to all of you sweet dreams with happy themes underneath the tangerine moon its flicker so subtle it almost seems natural keeping company the distant shore like stage lights on a velvet curtain like a fancy handle on a fancy bedroom door and with a wink i say goodnight to all of you sweet dreams with happy themes underneath a tangerine moon this landscape has done so well on its own dancing to its own historic tune yet sadly i take comfort in those subtle lights beneath the fallen tangerine moon and with a wink i say goodnight to all of you sweet dreams with happy themes underneath the tangerine moon you’ve inspired the inspired how i love you sweet dreams with happy themes underneath the tangerine moon SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: harmony vocals, banjo, melodica, bass, african drums
15.
Forgive Me 03:51
forgive me for the intrusion i tried to stay away but the liquor took ahold of me and brought me here today it gently pushed away reason and whispered in my ear that seeing you would somehow make this restlessness disappear forgive me if there is one memory of me that makes you smile please take that picture with you and leave the rest behind and forgive me SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar KAITLYN KELLY: harmony vocals JW: acoustic and slide guitar, bass, tambourine, harmony vocals
16.
pressed myself a coffee and sat down on the porch felt the light drizzle of the rain i’ve wasted a few decades trading midnight and daybreak now it’s my favourite part of the day the morning sun can greet you in only two ways i never thought twice about its fate through an open window or discreetly through the blinds through open arms or a pillow case i’ve spent my life holding you holding you back from my morning i’ve spent my life holding you holding you back from my morning SO-L: lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitars JW: harmony vocals, piano, electric guitar, bass, drums
17.
as the snow gently falls on the evergreens so my thoughts drift towards old memories friends that i’ve known since three legged races sleeping in basements i wouldn’t trade places with anyone claiming that they had it better than me how could they? honestly. the snowfall has turned now to a misty rain more common for june but sad just the same they couldn’t just keep it together birds of a feather in the changing weather it’s a comfort to know that they’ll be back again how couldn’t they? honestly. SO-L: lead vocal, acoustic guitar JW: piano, bass, harmony vocals the windsor sky: rain

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Songs by Steven Oltean-Lepp
Recorded by Johnny West
Played and sung by SO-L and JW
with James Oltean-Lepp
(electric guitar and bass on "I Awoke")
and Kaitlyn Kelly
(vocals on "Skipping Stone" and "Forgive Me")

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released February 12, 2014

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Tire Swing Co. Windsor, Ontario

Tire Swing Co. is a folk based project led by singer and songwriter Steven Oltean-Lepp. Hailing from Windsor, Ontario, Tire Swing Co. delivers beautifully textured roots music anchored by Steven’s emotionally resonant baritone voice.

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