Be Gentle (Demo)
from Paintwork by Natalie Holmes
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital AlbumI wanted to make something special with the last years work, so here is a compilation of singles, acoustic tracks, original demos + covers (PHYSICAL COPY ONLY) from my Patreon, & a remix. It's a limited Edition run of 100 and I won't be getting any more, so grab yours quick! :)
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The photographs are more taken by Rob Potter (@rob.potter) from a big paint splurge when we made the original Pink Noise artwork. They were all splatters and shapes on the same piece of paper (this exact piece of paper features in the Pink Noise music video: youtu.be/D3bN7fTOicg)
[Note: If possible, please order no more than 3 in one go, as the package goes above 100g and almost doubles in postage. I can't make an option for this and don't want to charge extra for each added copy if only 2 or 3! However you are free to make as many separate orders as you like.]
[Other note: I only just noticed the error in the track 4 title. I will very tastefully tipex this, I am so so sorry]
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So, this one. A message to myself I suppose. With my sleep patterns so drastically up and down I tend to feel a rush of pressure to achieve things on days when I'm even vaguely well slept, because I can actually function and must take advantage now!! Especially if that day is after a string of nights that'd left me totally useless during the day, when in actual fact that day when I feel some kind of sanity again could be better used to care for and reset myself, because although I've been doing very little, that string of days prior is a constant 'brain on fire' whirlwind inside and very draining.
I've found it extremely hard to manage my time and productivity over the last 3 years while I've been battling this, and have to accept the fact that had I not had it, I could have 'achieved' so much more. I must see it from an angle of achieving in a different sense. At the same time as violently knocking me down week after week, I've had to grow strong enough to pick myself up every time. To find joy in the days I could very easily accept as an utter waste, or simply a matter of endurance. To recognise the miracle of my natural energy and human function, and how valuable it is.
So this song came about; a comfort to those of you who also feel this pressure for any reason, that feeling fine doesn't have to mean QUICK GO GO GO! It can mean savour it, smile and simply enjoy the feeling of existing comfortably again. I hope that made sense, I find it very hard to put into words outside of a song.
So, this one. A message to myself I suppose. With my sleep patterns so drastically up and down I tend to feel a rush of pressure to achieve things on days when I'm even vaguely well slept, because I can actually function and must take advantage now!! Especially if that day is after a string of nights that'd left me totally useless during the day, when in actual fact that day when I feel some kind of sanity again could be better used to care for and reset myself, because although I've been doing very little, that string of days prior is a constant 'brain on fire' whirlwind inside and very draining.
I've found it extremely hard to manage my time and productivity over the last 3 years while I've been battling this, and have to accept the fact that had I not had it, I could have 'achieved' so much more. I must see it from an angle of achieving in a different sense. At the same time as violently knocking me down week after week, I've had to grow strong enough to pick myself up every time. To find joy in the days I could very easily accept as an utter waste, or simply a matter of endurance. To recognise the miracle of my natural energy and human function, and how valuable it is.
So this song came about; a comfort to those of you who also feel this pressure for any reason, that feeling fine doesn't have to mean QUICK GO GO GO! It can mean savour it, smile and simply enjoy the feeling of existing comfortably again. I hope that made sense, I find it very hard to put into words outside of a song.
lyrics
The beauty
of waking up without a war inside your head
held by something more than just the sheets on your bed
"are you with me are you with me?" they said
"we’ve been rapping on the window for 3 days
come along be gentle see the light on your face
take a shower, feel it all wash away"
oooh be gentle today
oooh you’ve returned from a dangerous place
oooh be gentle today
be gentle today
be gentle today
the white walls you’ve been staring at for hours
are doing good to keep you safe
when your body felt an earthquake shatter holes in your faith
took a deep breath
wouldn’t let yourself break
in the morning when you feel the days offering
though it may not be what you needed it to bring
take it kindly shake it’s hand and begin
oooh be gentle today
ooh yesterday was a hard one to chase
So be gentle today
be gentle today
be gentle today
of waking up without a war inside your head
held by something more than just the sheets on your bed
"are you with me are you with me?" they said
"we’ve been rapping on the window for 3 days
come along be gentle see the light on your face
take a shower, feel it all wash away"
oooh be gentle today
oooh you’ve returned from a dangerous place
oooh be gentle today
be gentle today
be gentle today
the white walls you’ve been staring at for hours
are doing good to keep you safe
when your body felt an earthquake shatter holes in your faith
took a deep breath
wouldn’t let yourself break
in the morning when you feel the days offering
though it may not be what you needed it to bring
take it kindly shake it’s hand and begin
oooh be gentle today
ooh yesterday was a hard one to chase
So be gentle today
be gentle today
be gentle today
credits
from Paintwork,
released January 28, 2020
Written & performed by Natalie Holmes
Produced by Natalie Holmes
Written & performed by Natalie Holmes
Produced by Natalie Holmes
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May 23Guildford, UK
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May 24Sevenoaks, UK
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May 26Arlington, UK
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Jun 14Cleobury Mortimer, UK
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Aug 22Bridgend, UK
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Sep 5Abingdon, UK
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Sep 6Southampton, UK
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Sep 7Plymouth, UK
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Sep 10Leeds, UK
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Sep 11Barnoldswick, UK
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Sep 12Sheffield, UK
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