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Stephen

by the Fugues

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“Stephen” is a track centred around its major, jangly melodies contrasted with deeper lyrics depicting a character hiding in their cell of mental health, making it as much a call to action as a call for help.

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Lyrics:

Stephen left some marks upon his wall
He used to block out all the small talk,
An excuse to pour his heart out with a noose.
He wrote some marks out on the table,
Thoughts on why he wasn't able
To feel as happy as can be.
But Steve, oh, you're not the queen anymore.

All the best.
Going wayside in Versailles
And no one's picking up your mess.

But Stephen,
Is this the way that you're feeling?
There's no one else you're deceiving.
And at the end of the day
All these excuses never change when things don't go your way.

He found an album in his room about some small time four-piece revolution.
Colour in the gloom of all the shit you're made to listen to.
But buddy there's no shame in cracking smiles when it's ok.
But it's a waste of all our time if there's no rhythm in your mind.

Oh how they know it's all for show.
No fairytale nor crime scene is going to get you where you want to go.

But Stephen,
Is this the way that you're feeling?
There's no one else you're deceiving.
And at the end of the day all these excuses never change when things don't go your way.

She's got a new thing going on.
She's got a new thing going on.
She's got a new thing going on.
She's got a new thing going on.

Stephen.
You're deceiving.
All these excuses never change when things don't go your way.
Go your way.
Your way.

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released July 17, 2018

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the Fugues Belfast, UK

the Fugues have built a reputation for sing along
indie anthems and intensely kinetic live shows.
The band don't shy away from vulnerability. While the onslaught of hooky riffs and sing-along
choruses take centre stage, their songs are filled with nostalgia and self-exploration; the Fugues'
true aim is to connect on a personal level.

“They have something really special!” - Olga Kaye
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