Lyrics: Here come the cavalry They rode a million miles To make a man of me They'll figure out If I am God or Chemistry Which will it be, love? Then in walks the matriarch That cigarette is sexy in the dark The demon dogs around her Howl and bark Then she turns and says to me It's a big bad world So you better find Something to believe in People gonna love People gonna lie People gonna leave ya Enter the concubine She's got a dozen dirty ways To be divine She makes the mischief And the molecules align Static and wine, love Then in walks the diplomat He's got a belly full of grease And gristle fat A wicked rabbit underneath his hat Then he turns and says to me It's a big bad world So you better find Something to believe in People gonna love People gonna lie People gonna leave ya It's a big bad world So you better find Something to believe in People gonna run People gonna hide People gonna need ya So draw and quarter me I think I'd rather be That kind of martyr Than barter A better part of me I'm quick with the wit And I shoot from the hip Keep them entertained Ready, fire, aim, listen It's a big bad world So you better find Something to believe in People gonna love People gonna lie People gonna leave ya It's a big bad world So you better find Something to believe in People gonna run People gonna hide People gonna need ya Here come the Cavalry They rode a million miles To make a man of me
I saw the demo for this on patreon and thought got so sad that I couldn't put on my playlist, but now the full version is here! I hope that a version of seal the celler comes out soon.
May I Recommend "The Ferryman"? If you've just discovered Shayfer James, he's got alot of winners, but Ferryman (and "Good Life") are two amazing pieces by him I think you'd like
Addicting beat and nice melody with an emphasis to the lyrics! The more I notice the overall little details the more pensive about it I get.. Truly majestic, with an brute touch of reality shock to it, exactly like the run of a horse! I get myself questioning if it is possible for you to have a future collab with the band "The Dear Hunter", y'all would end up cooking something great mixing your styles, especially in their Acts style.
Amazing artist , I’ve listened to your music for about three years now and I love basically every song. From counterfeit arcade to red room you always seem to have a masterpiece in each album. I hope to see more in the future and hopefully see it live your next north west tour.
As always, a delightful and sublime arrangement of sounds and words that give a bit more sense and beauty to life and humanity. Again, you proove that you are the true definition of an artist, an artist that inspires me, that helps me, and serve as a melodious voice in the chaos of the counterfeit arcade the man has made. Thank you so much!!!💜💜💜💜
Hello Shayfer! You are my favourite artist, all your music is beautiful and I cant pick a favourite! I've even been inspired to make my own music! I wish you the best and I hope you keep making amazing music :)
I remember I first found your music when I was ten, I’m an adult now and you’re still my favourite singer, seeing how your music has progressed is amazing and I cant wait to see what youll do next, love from England hope I’ll catch you on tour sometime, Godspeed ❤️🙏
I discovered Shayfer a couple months ago after a month or so since I started my first job and decided to use RUclips Music and Apple Music to listen to music while working. After discovering a few new songs and artists I liked (that were also very different from the songs/artists I listened to before, mostly RUclips artists), one of his songs played (from Counterfeit Arcade I think) and I loved it. Fast-forward to today and he’s one of my new favorite artists for sure, along with Bear Ghost with their banger of an album Blasterpiece. And I really like how Shayfer reads most of the comments, and apparently he has a Patreon? Which I’m only used to RUclipsrs/indie artists using, but I guess he’s pretty niche since I had never heard of him before that first song played. My favorite songs are Cavalry, Blood Moon Love, most songs in Counterfeit Arcade, Boots Worn Through, and Crack a Bottle Run a Bath.
Great song. I think someone else already said it but it did remind me of the owl and the elephant, which had some of my favorite songs. Your niece suggested this one to me and it did not disappoint. (For the record, I'm the plague doctor from the Halloween show she went to.)
Love from Germany!! I will probably never be able to hear you live, but nevertheless you are by far my favorite artist out there and I am very thankful for you producing new bangers every single year!! Just got to know your songs a couple of months ago through your 2011 Conterfeide Arcade album, but I fastly got to know that every single year you released new absolute bangers. Even though still my favorite song „Villanous Thing“🔥 But overall just Thank You!
I'm here for it, but I don't know if I'll be awake when it starts. I already said I was going to bed only to stay up a bit longer lol Edit: I stayed up long enough for it, and loved every second of it!
Went looking for the original march of crows songs again like I do occasionally and it's actually really sad that I can't find them this time. The new versions of the ones I really liked don't hit the same, especially ferryman. Seriously some of my favorite songs in there and I miss them.
@ShayferJames ya I know it's not one of them, it is a great song though, I just thought I'd go to your most recent video to say that because i know you respond to your youtube comments. I'd love to support your patreon but I'm poor as fuck. I really don't see the logic in putting old, and what one might call lower quality, versions of songs that used to be available for free behind a pay wall, and "over time" sounds like I couldn't even access them all even if i paid. To my ears that sounds like the shitty monetization strategies that bad games employ. Again I love you and your music but I'm just saying that's my perspective.
@smearshitalloverme I appreciate the feedback. To clarify, part of the Patreon experience is that I share my creative process, demos and unreleased songs each month. This is not exclusive to the March of Crows songs. It’s my hope that people outside of Patreon discover and have access to the fully formed versions of songs as I intend them to be represented, and if they want do dive deeper, can consider joining. Sharing and discussing the demos, March of Crows included, is part of a relationship that I’m building in my Patreon community. Thank you for your support of my music in general and again for the feedback!
This sounds so good! How has Shayfer not made a bad song yet? Every single song is good! Sure, there are some I enjoy more than others, but even the ones I don't enjoy as much are still good!
I don't really plan on releasing it or performing it at all, it's more just me writing something to help me become a better writer, I will definitely contact if I need to though
Hey shayfer, not sure if you will see this but i just wanted to see your music is making! it inspires my to go out in the world, go explore the forests, and create pieces of art i never thought i could create. You're definitely one of my idols in life! I hope one day i get to see you in concert/event, and experience your amazing music in real life. it would be life changing. 🖤. This song is one of my favorite songs of yours, because the world is big and bad, people leave all the time, it's the truth! Your music expresses so much, i enjoy it deeply!
Thank you my friend! So glad the music moves you. And indeed it can be a big bad world but there’s a whole lot of wonderful people, kept promises and joy to experience as well! Have wonderful adventures!!
@@ShayferJames I was there on premier day and omg it was amazing 👏, I started listening to it for a week afterwards. You and will wood will forever be my top 2 favorite music artist
Omg, i found your music recently, and I'm HOOKED! You're music is just incredible! I was curious, if you're willing to answer, what inspires your music? A lot of it seems like what I see people calling “villain” music, relating to the lyrics, so I was just wondering what guides you to your songs and lyrics?
Welcome to my world! My music is really just autobiographical, but told using imagery and metaphor from the literature, film and visual art I love most. 🖤💀
Hey, Shayfer!! I was wondering if any of your lyrics are inspired by Ernest Hemingway? I suppose it’s a very niche question, but your lyricism has always reminded me of Hemingway (especially the song Mostly Major Chords, which reminds me of the grief that came with his leaving Hadley Richardson) and in Society Hook, you directly mention Hemingway (‘give me a goddess who reads Hemingway in heels’), though I suppose there have been multiple Hemingways in literature. Thanks!!
Hello! Firstly what an amazing compliment. Thank you. I have read some Hemingway and obviously it is brilliant, but I can’t say I’ve read enough to be influenced directly. “Hemingway in heels” is actually a reference to a specific person who did in fact, sometimes read Hemingway in heels 😊 Hope that gives some insight. Now I’m going to absolutely pour over some Hemingway! Recommendations welcome!
Looks like I'm being looped back into listening! Sorry I couldn't continue my support on Patreon. (I wasn't super active, but I got #69 in the residency! That will always be an achievement for me.) I'm trying to cover my own for college now, and I had to cancel a ton of subscriptions. I will say though you're an incredibly kind soul, and I didn't regret spending a single dime. But for now, I'll be using this for reading my newly aquired horror story book I got from my sister. (It has Allen Poe, Lovecraft, Stoker and various others.) Can't wait to hear what you craft next in that devious little hat of yours. 🖤 (P.S. Sorry for writing a letter.)
Never apologize for doing what’s best for you! I appreciate your support regardless. Just know that your membership made the production, mix and master of this song possible ✨✨✨
Lyrics:
Here come the cavalry
They rode a million miles
To make a man of me
They'll figure out
If I am God or Chemistry
Which will it be, love?
Then in walks the matriarch
That cigarette is sexy in the dark
The demon dogs around her
Howl and bark
Then she turns and says to me
It's a big bad world
So you better find
Something to believe in
People gonna love
People gonna lie
People gonna leave ya
Enter the concubine
She's got a dozen dirty ways
To be divine
She makes the mischief
And the molecules align
Static and wine, love
Then in walks the diplomat
He's got a belly full of grease
And gristle fat
A wicked rabbit underneath his hat
Then he turns and says to me
It's a big bad world
So you better find
Something to believe in
People gonna love
People gonna lie
People gonna leave ya
It's a big bad world
So you better find
Something to believe in
People gonna run
People gonna hide
People gonna need ya
So draw and quarter me
I think I'd rather be
That kind of martyr
Than barter
A better part of me
I'm quick with the wit
And I shoot from the hip
Keep them entertained
Ready, fire, aim, listen
It's a big bad world
So you better find
Something to believe in
People gonna love
People gonna lie
People gonna leave ya
It's a big bad world
So you better find
Something to believe in
People gonna run
People gonna hide
People gonna need ya
Here come the Cavalry
They rode a million miles
To make a man of me
Love the song! Thank you for creating such great music!
Great song dad!
Every time shayfer James touches a piano a new chaotic villain playlist is born i love it
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Funny piano man is by far my favorite artist rn
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I saw the demo for this on patreon and thought got so sad that I couldn't put on my playlist, but now the full version is here! I hope that a version of seal the celler comes out soon.
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You were in my Spotify Wrapped :D
Same here!
Same same !
Same!
May I Recommend "The Ferryman"?
If you've just discovered Shayfer James, he's got alot of winners, but Ferryman (and "Good Life") are two amazing pieces by him I think you'd like
Oh those are both great songs, I'll join in and recommend counterfit arcade, the song here was supposed to be in that album
was just talking with a friend about how your songs fit my d&d character and then i find this... which is literally perfect for him. i owe you $10
Keep it. Buy yourself something nice
By far my favourite artist/musician, so excited for this release O///O
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THIS SLAYS SO HARD
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Addicting beat and nice melody with an emphasis to the lyrics! The more I notice the overall little details the more pensive about it I get.. Truly majestic, with an brute touch of reality shock to it, exactly like the run of a horse!
I get myself questioning if it is possible for you to have a future collab with the band "The Dear Hunter", y'all would end up cooking something great mixing your styles, especially in their Acts style.
Thank you! And innnnteeresting I’ll check them out!
Amazing artist , I’ve listened to your music for about three years now and I love basically every song. From counterfeit arcade to red room you always seem to have a masterpiece in each album. I hope to see more in the future and hopefully see it live your next north west tour.
So much more to come! And yes hopefully the northwest in fall
SoundCloud forced me out of my tally hall bubble and now I’m going to binge your songs, cheers!
Cheers to you and to SoundCloud!
As always, a delightful and sublime arrangement of sounds and words that give a bit more sense and beauty to life and humanity. Again, you proove that you are the true definition of an artist, an artist that inspires me, that helps me, and serve as a melodious voice in the chaos of the counterfeit arcade the man has made. Thank you so much!!!💜💜💜💜
This means the world my friend thank you
I woke up this morning with "Screechin' Wheels" playing in my mind and it seems now I've got another anthem for that shuffle list of my spirit.
You’re welcome 😊✨
I can't stop listening to this! Love it ❤You are one of my favorite musicians of all time
I’m so glad you enjoy! More to come
You blew expectations away again. Been listening to this on repeat for a while.
Hope it’s still going (2 mos later)
Thought I already had a favorite from this man, looks like this one is my new favorite.
😊😊😊
Ive been listening to this song on repeat! Such bangers, Mr. James.
Thank you, fiend 🖤🖤
Interesting unique style been a while since I checked out your new stuff
Dig in!
I am so glad that you made a song collab with Will Wood because it gave me a chance to discover your beautiful music
I’m glad too 🙏😊
Saw you live last week, fell in love. This song is great, and I canNOT wait for your next album and tour!!! Love from SC :D
Been waiting for this!! Listened to it on repeat it’s so good I love it! 🖤
Thank you ✨✨
Man your music came to my life when i needed it the most it is just so amazing and inspiring love it❤
I’m so so glad to hear that new album in progress
@@ShayferJames Can't wait!
Its almost been a year since you released this man I am begging for you to put out another banger soon.
He said a new album is coming soon!!!
@squigglefifi6125 LETS FUCKING GOOO
@@TheGreatVoicemancer IKR!!
I honestly needed this song in my life where has this been? HOW DID I NOT GET NOTIFIED 😭
You’re here right on time ✨✨
@@ShayferJames I'm so awfully glad to be! ^w^
What do you mean it's been released 8months ago? I remember listening to it when it came out like yesterday!
Every single time I listen to any of your songs I can imagine an entire movie including the song in it
Me. Too. 😊
OH YEAAAH I LOVE SHAYFER JAMES IM HIS BEST FRIEND FOREVER ON ALL PLATFORMS
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A really good piece of music.
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Can't wait to see what you have in store for us :)
Just a simple visualizer so we can all gather and listen together 🖤✨
Hello Shayfer! You are my favourite artist, all your music is beautiful and I cant pick a favourite! I've even been inspired to make my own music! I wish you the best and I hope you keep making amazing music :)
Please please please come to the UK 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I remember I first found your music when I was ten, I’m an adult now and you’re still my favourite singer, seeing how your music has progressed is amazing and I cant wait to see what youll do next, love from England hope I’ll catch you on tour sometime, Godspeed ❤️🙏
Thank you for saying on this journey with me. So much more to come 🙏✨
@@ShayferJames thank you for taking the time to reply and I can’t wait to see, stay well man! 👍
I forgot to come back and comment but I have been listening to this song nonstop, you've outdone yourself once again :) ‼️
Thank you friend!
i love your music so much. you are my absolute favorite artist ever for spooky season
I LOVE YOUR MUSIC SO MUCH PLEASE GO ON TOUR AGAIN SOON (I can’t go to the one with you and Will Wood 😔)
Very soon! Keep your eye on Spring :)
@@ShayferJames YAYYYYYYY
What a tongue twister near the end! Amazing!
🥰😊 thank ya!
So exciting
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golden, as always.
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I love your music!
I discovered Shayfer a couple months ago after a month or so since I started my first job and decided to use RUclips Music and Apple Music to listen to music while working.
After discovering a few new songs and artists I liked (that were also very different from the songs/artists I listened to before, mostly RUclips artists), one of his songs played (from Counterfeit Arcade I think) and I loved it.
Fast-forward to today and he’s one of my new favorite artists for sure, along with Bear Ghost with their banger of an album Blasterpiece.
And I really like how Shayfer reads most of the comments, and apparently he has a Patreon? Which I’m only used to RUclipsrs/indie artists using, but I guess he’s pretty niche since I had never heard of him before that first song played.
My favorite songs are Cavalry, Blood Moon Love, most songs in Counterfeit Arcade, Boots Worn Through, and Crack a Bottle Run a Bath.
I am so glad you discovered! So much more music coming soon. I appreciate all the kind words, new friend 🙏🖤
@@ShayferJames Heck yeah!
Really excited to be able to listen to your songs without being a decade late lmao
You are one of my favorite if not my favorite artists and your music has meant a lot to me and i just wanted to thank you for doing what you do.
Thank you for sharing this. Means the world. So much more to come ✨✨
Great song. I think someone else already said it but it did remind me of the owl and the elephant, which had some of my favorite songs.
Your niece suggested this one to me and it did not disappoint. (For the record, I'm the plague doctor from the Halloween show she went to.)
Hello! Amazing! So glad you enjoy :) tell my niece I say hello! 😊✨
looking forward to this 🎉
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One of my new favorite songs! Definitely going in one of my playlists :D
Cheers to many years in rotation! 🎶
So excited for this, shayfers music is always do good
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Absolutely love the single cover artwork
So glad 🦉🐎✨
I love it so MUCH!!!!!😭😭💕💕💕 Brings shivers down my spine as always 😨💖💖💖💖💖
This pleases me ✨✨
Love from Germany!! I will probably never be able to hear you live, but nevertheless you are by far my favorite artist out there and I am very thankful for you producing new bangers every single year!!
Just got to know your songs a couple of months ago through your 2011 Conterfeide Arcade album, but I fastly got to know that every single year you released new absolute bangers. Even though still my favorite song „Villanous Thing“🔥
But overall just Thank You!
So glad you found me! I was in Berlin in February and I plan to return soon!
SS: An incredible song as always, you're the best Shayfer! 💖💖💖
Thank youuu
Amazing work :D
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Every new song of yours reminds how so much of my songwriting inspiration comes from your music
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Woah- this not what i expected. But holy shit it exceeded my expectations by a far. This has the vibe of the earlier albums definetly
Indeeed ✨✨✨
Shayfer James being the *guy* as always, thanks for such art piece James ;)
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Are we going to have a new album sometime in 2024?
the odds are very very very good
Sucha cool song😌😌
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Another amazing song! ❤
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This one is literally SO EPIC I have listened so so many times already =))
Spread the word!
Can't wait to see you in Lakewood in April!
Yesss see you there!
Ohhhh this is such a fun music video
banger after banger song
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Congratulations 😊
Thank ya kindly
cant wait to see you in portsmouth
Absolutely beautiful song! I love your music ❤
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Impressive, very nice
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came here from will wood :D listen to this walking to places
You mean strutting to places 😊✨
Pretty unique style i don't think i have heard something like this before
Thank you! ✨
This one is another banger
*tips hat
Wildly underrated artist.
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eres el mejor, siempre escucho tu música. me encanta :D
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A bit late for the show, but here nonetheless!
Yet another masterpiece I see, I've expected nothing less from my favorite artist. Bravo!
Means the world. Thank you 🙏🙏
Binge listening to your music all spooky season! 👻You're my favorite artist and your music inspires my creative process and art so much!
This is awesome!
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YEEEAAAAAAHHH!!!!!!
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Loved this, good work!!! I will be listening to it non-stop 😂😂
Hope it’s been treating you well :)
Ngl you were all I listened to last year :3
Thank youuuu 🙏🖤
I sense criminally underrated music here
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I'm here for it, but I don't know if I'll be awake when it starts. I already said I was going to bed only to stay up a bit longer lol
Edit: I stayed up long enough for it, and loved every second of it!
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Cookingg king
love it
SIMPLYY DA BESST, I LOVEE ITT❤❤❤
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SO SLAY
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Went looking for the original march of crows songs again like I do occasionally and it's actually really sad that I can't find them this time. The new versions of the ones I really liked don't hit the same, especially ferryman. Seriously some of my favorite songs in there and I miss them.
Hi there! Cavalry wasn’t part of March of crows. BUT. By joining my Patreon you can get access to a lot of those other original versions over time!
@ShayferJames ya I know it's not one of them, it is a great song though, I just thought I'd go to your most recent video to say that because i know you respond to your youtube comments. I'd love to support your patreon but I'm poor as fuck. I really don't see the logic in putting old, and what one might call lower quality, versions of songs that used to be available for free behind a pay wall, and "over time" sounds like I couldn't even access them all even if i paid. To my ears that sounds like the shitty monetization strategies that bad games employ. Again I love you and your music but I'm just saying that's my perspective.
@smearshitalloverme I appreciate the feedback. To clarify, part of the Patreon experience is that I share my creative process, demos and unreleased songs each month. This is not exclusive to the March of Crows songs. It’s my hope that people outside of Patreon discover and have access to the fully formed versions of songs as I intend them to be represented, and if they want do dive deeper, can consider joining. Sharing and discussing the demos, March of Crows included, is part of a relationship that I’m building in my Patreon community. Thank you for your support of my music in general and again for the feedback!
oh my fucking god, i love it!! keep up the good job mann
Can’t stop won’t stop ✨🙏
This sounds so good! How has Shayfer not made a bad song yet? Every single song is good! Sure, there are some I enjoy more than others, but even the ones I don't enjoy as much are still good!
Thank you my friend! 🖤✨🖤
Can't wait to look at the lyrics to see if this fits the musical I'm writing
Just a note that if there is an interest in licensing my music for use, please contact via the contact page on my website, shayferjames.com
I don't really plan on releasing it or performing it at all, it's more just me writing something to help me become a better writer, I will definitely contact if I need to though
But hey, but hey, don't you fail in any of them? (Yes, I listened to the first album and all I can say is: MASTERPIECE)
You flatter me! Thank you!! ✨✨
Hey shayfer, not sure if you will see this but i just wanted to see your music is making! it inspires my to go out in the world, go explore the forests, and create pieces of art i never thought i could create. You're definitely one of my idols in life! I hope one day i get to see you in concert/event, and experience your amazing music in real life. it would be life changing. 🖤. This song is one of my favorite songs of yours, because the world is big and bad, people leave all the time, it's the truth! Your music expresses so much, i enjoy it deeply!
Thank you my friend! So glad the music moves you. And indeed it can be a big bad world but there’s a whole lot of wonderful people, kept promises and joy to experience as well! Have wonderful adventures!!
@@ShayferJames Thank you!! I wish you luck on your adventures too!! 🫶
UR SONGS ARE SO COOL HERE BEFORE U GET VERY FAMOUS 💯💯💯
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I thank Spotify for sending me here
Me too.
I LOVED IT AAAAAA
Oh gooooood
YOOOO IM SO EXCIRED I WAS IN the TOP 1% of listeners with my RUclips wrap
Appreciate you!
Yo shayfer, I genuinely can't wait for this song, and sadly at thw time of writing this comment it's 4 days away ;-;
I WANT IT NOW lol
Hope you enjoyed!
@@ShayferJames I was there on premier day and omg it was amazing 👏, I started listening to it for a week afterwards. You and will wood will forever be my top 2 favorite music artist
Omg, i found your music recently, and I'm HOOKED! You're music is just incredible! I was curious, if you're willing to answer, what inspires your music? A lot of it seems like what I see people calling “villain” music, relating to the lyrics, so I was just wondering what guides you to your songs and lyrics?
Welcome to my world!
My music is really just autobiographical, but told using imagery and metaphor from the literature, film and visual art I love most. 🖤💀
God is back... Again
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Someone PLEASE make a karaoke version of this ASAP!!!!!
Ooooh maybe I will!
this was kinda hype
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Hey, Shayfer!! I was wondering if any of your lyrics are inspired by Ernest Hemingway? I suppose it’s a very niche question, but your lyricism has always reminded me of Hemingway (especially the song Mostly Major Chords, which reminds me of the grief that came with his leaving Hadley Richardson) and in Society Hook, you directly mention Hemingway (‘give me a goddess who reads Hemingway in heels’), though I suppose there have been multiple Hemingways in literature. Thanks!!
Hello! Firstly what an amazing compliment. Thank you. I have read some Hemingway and obviously it is brilliant, but I can’t say I’ve read enough to be influenced directly. “Hemingway in heels” is actually a reference to a specific person who did in fact, sometimes read Hemingway in heels 😊 Hope that gives some insight. Now I’m going to absolutely pour over some Hemingway! Recommendations welcome!
Do you ever plan to come play in South West Michigan?
Perhaps!
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i lobe hsorses ,,,,,
Looks like I'm being looped back into listening! Sorry I couldn't continue my support on Patreon. (I wasn't super active, but I got #69 in the residency! That will always be an achievement for me.)
I'm trying to cover my own for college now, and I had to cancel a ton of subscriptions. I will say though you're an incredibly kind soul, and I didn't regret spending a single dime. But for now, I'll be using this for reading my newly aquired horror story book I got from my sister. (It has Allen Poe, Lovecraft, Stoker and various others.)
Can't wait to hear what you craft next in that devious little hat of yours. 🖤
(P.S. Sorry for writing a letter.)
Never apologize for doing what’s best for you! I appreciate your support regardless. Just know that your membership made the production, mix and master of this song possible ✨✨✨