Rainbows & Gallows EP

by Elfin Bow

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1.	Take Me Out in Your Old Bread Van 03:25 video	lyrics	buy track
Take Me Out in Your Old Bread Van Take me out in your old bread van, in your old bread van Be my man Make me a ring from an old tin can, an old tin can Be my man We’ll get married in the morning I’ve loved you since you came a-courting With an old tin can, in your old bread van Be my man I dream of a family of five young things, of five young things Be my man Clinging onto my apron strings, my apron strings Be my man It’s the first day of April But there’s no fools at this table Just an old tin can, and your old bread van Be my man 1-2-3 and 4 and 5 and once I caught a man alive 1-2-3 and 4 and 5 and once I caught a man alive 1-2-3 and 4 and 5 and once I caught a man alive 1-2-3 and 4 and 5 and once I caught a man alive Now it ’s many years since we’ve been wed, we’ve been wed You’ve been my man We’ve worked hard and kept us fed, kept us fed Been my man When I wake up in the morning I know why I let you come a-courting With an old tin can, in your old bread van Been my man
2.	Miles Away 04:02	lyrics	buy track
Miles Away I feel miles away from you Even though you’re just there We’ve not talked for a while now You’re on your phone I’m fixing my hair Been back to back for a while now A spider’s ladder with a broken rung A love-struck sparrow with a song unsung A rasping breath from a tar-choked lung A guilty verdict but an innocent hung I’m miles away from you Even though you’re just there We’ve not talked for a while now And when we turn Our eyes don’t meet Love’s been silent for a while now A stunning sunset on an oil slick ocean An apothecary shelf with a missing potion A man of God without devotion A word of love without emotion A spider’s ladder with a broken rung A love-struck sparrow with a song unsung A rasping breath from a tar-choked lung A guilty verdict but an innocent hung A stunning sunset on an oil slick ocean An apothecary shelf with a missing potion A man of God without devotion A word of love without emotion I’m miles away from you Even though you’re just there Love’s been silent for a while now
3.	Mother Said 03:19	lyrics	buy track
Mother Said She’s been here before Mother said when I was born A tinker a tailor an artist a spy It’s all in her eyes, all in her eyes Watch from the side lines The odd one out Does she know that her time will come? In time, in time A tinker a tailor an artist a spy All in her eyes, all in her eyes Seek out that smile At times broken Darkness replacing where the light once was Hold on, Hold on Queen Quiet, thoughts roar Contest unheard Take out the pen and fight the beast yourself Be strong, be strong A tinker a tailor an artist a spy All in her eyes, all in her eyes Clock ticks four turns Lines form on skin Danger and grace are yours in equal parts That’s living, living Living, living A tinker a tailor an artist a spy All in her eyes, all in her eyes A tinker a tailor an artist a spy All in her eyes, all in her eyes

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Take Me Out in Your Old Bread Van
With an accompanying video, reminiscent of full technicolor, DIY 1970’s children’s TV shows, Elfin Bow joyfully reminisces about the days when her parents used to date in an old bread van, dreaming of a large family and a rosy future. A timely launch to mark her parent’s 50th wedding anniversary, this up-beat, banjo-driven song is sure to bring a wide smile with every listen.

Miles Away
That moment when you are right next to someone but may as well be a million miles away. Elfin Bow’s desolate piano and haunting harmonies wash wave after wave of tragical lyrics over a waltz that threatens to break your heart, unless…

Mother Said
Described as ‘lyrically astute’ by Shindig Magazine, wordsmith Elfin Bow, takes us on a journey from the knowing look of a newborn to the aging lines of life, long-lived, in this tale of a mother’s deep intuitive wisdom gifted to her daughter.

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released December 1, 2019

Recorded at The Music Mine Studios by Peter Footitt, with production mix and mastering by Gary Lloyd, this release was produced by Gary Edward Jones and Elfin Bow. Featuring on the EP are Daniel J. Logan (percussion), Jon Fellowes (bass), Tom Kitching (fiddle, mandolin), Terry Clarke-Coyne (flute, vocals), Tracey Green (vocals) and Elfin Bow (guitar, piano, banjo, and vocals.) Cover artwork by Elfin Bow, photography by Victor Pennington and design by Tom Woollam.

All tracks written, produced and published by Elfin Bow Music. All rights of the
producer and the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting, copying and internet usage of this record is strictly prohibited 2019 ©

For all inquiries contact info@elfinbow.com or visit www.elfinbow.com

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Elfin Bow Liverpool, UK

A musical fairy tale experience; pastoral psych-folk, deeply rooted in the life and nature that surround her. Her self- penned songs and stories weave a tapestry that combine mysterious characters, myths and legends, with the heartache and adventure of real life. With imagery that blends her twin passions of music and art, her songs and stage presence exude colour, charisma and a gentle charm. ... more

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