Ghost Town (Battle Scars)

from TOO BOLD by Shingai

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lyrics

Is it really worth it
The things we say & do
If I saw you hurting
Would I be good to you
Would I take care of you

When will we reach the surface
Because it’s heavy down below
Nobody deserves this nah nah
Are we living in a ghost town
I was living in a ghost town

Way before the cellular
Way before the cellular
Driving a juggernaut full of pain
Some things you can’t explain
Like nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Are we living in a ghost town
I way living in a ghost town

Letting go isn’t easy
You & I are living proof
Daddy was from the Zambezi
Where gentlemen named countries after themselves

I was only in year five
Sipping on a five alive
The teacher took me outside
We sat down by the slide (she said)Last night your Father died

Way before the cellular
Way before the cellular
Driving a juggernaut full of shame
Some things you can’t explain like
nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah

Are we living in a ghost town
Sick of living in this ghost town
I got battle scars, but I wear them
Just like armour, oh for my father
Driving in rhodesian cars
I got love for you, still got love for you.

Breathe in the fire, breath in the fire, breathe in the fire

Anywhere, anywhere. Take me anywhere, anywhere. Where the air is clear, anywhere. These bones will rise again....

Are we living in a ghost town
Are we living in a ghost town
I was living in a ghost town
Sick of living in this ghost town
Chimurenga for a ghost town
Nehanda for a ghost town
These bones will rise again

I got battle scars, but I wear them
Just like armour, oh for my father
Driving in rhodesian cars
I got love for you, still got love for you.

Breathe in the fire, breath in the fire, breathe in the fire

We’ve got battle scars
Gonna wear them just like armour
For our sons & our daughters
Driving them little Detroit cars
I got love for you, still got love for you

Breathe in the fire, breathe in the fire. Breathe in the fire

Anywhere, anywhere. Take me anywhere, anywhere. Oh where the air is clear, anywhere. These bones will rise again....

credits

from TOO BOLD, released December 22, 2020
SHINGAI (Executive production, production, Lyrics, lead vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Bass)
KERRY LEATHAM (Additional production)
CHRISTOPHE SKIRL (Mixing - Mastering)

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Shingai UK

Shingai, the legendary front woman and bassist from the Noisettes welcomes you to a new “Too Bold” chapter.

The "Too Bold" album treads many paths and themes about rising above perplexing times, being resilient, standing your ground and confronting the struggle. Inviting you to keep the optimist alive within us and be better in every way.

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