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Shanty Rhymes

by Rosa Lavenne

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My new song ‘Shanty Rhymes’. As per always, this song was written, recorded and produced entirely by me. I used two instruments; my acoustic guitar and an 80s synthesiser (as well as a looped drum track). I am starting to become aware of the disproportionate number of my songs that include themes of drowning of the sea. I honestly don’t know why I sing about this so much. I must have some innate fear from generations back lol. Usually, it is a metaphor for something else and this song is no different. I was really trying to make this song as ethereal as possible at the final chorus with those swelling, dreamy, reverbed vocal melodies. I hope that came off. Please of listen to the end because it gets a lot louder and I think it is definitely worth it. Please let me know what you think. Thank you!

lyrics

I saw Cygnus dive into the sea
That holy cross of night-time beckoned me

So, I set sail on Plymouth dry when I’m not feeling fine
Take a cup of that sweet brine until the day I die
Until the day I die
Until the day I die

I’ll tell you what, the waves sound like bell chimes
I’ll tell you what, the waves sound like bell chimes
Oh juniper, the sweetness of the maritime
Yeah, let’s get drunk, like sailors in the shanty rhymes

Manannán, forgive me, I have sinned
Could I be yours? Bring me to your kin

Cos sometimes I feel so alone that I can barely breathe
I am so far out from shore and I am drowning
I am drowning
I am drowning

I’ll tell you what, the waves sound like bell chimes
I’ll tell you what, the waves sound like bell chimes
Oh juniper, the sweetness of the maritime
Yeah, let’s get drunk like sailors in the shanty rhymes

I’ll tell you what, the waves sound like bell chimes
I’ll tell you what, the waves sound like bell chimes
Oh juniper, the sweetness of the maritime
Yeah, let’s get drunk like sailors in the shanty rhymes

I’ll tell you what, the waves sound like bell chimes
I’ll tell you what, the waves sound like bell chimes
Of my funeral, the sweetness of the maritime
Yeah, let’s get drunk like sailors in the shanty rhymes

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released June 12, 2022
Written, recorded and produced by Rosa Lavenne

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Rosa Lavenne Wales, UK

Clutching at the coattails of gothic folk, Rosa Lavenne delivers a dreamy sound with melancholic lyricism. Heavy on reverbed synths, as well as the folk traditions of fingerstyle guitar and melodic harmonies, mean that Rosa stands at the crossroads between tradition and modernism. ... more

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