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Longing for Flight

by Nobodaddy

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1.
California 03:21
I moved out to California Cos there’s no work left at home And I’ve heard that there’s a fortune to be made By men who work hard to the bone And they’ve got the body beautiful And they’ve got that perfect smile So I don’t know if I’m ever going home Gonna to stay here for a while The sun shines down on California As I’m waking all alone But now I’ve got a job and somewhere safe to stay I’m going to bring my girl from home And she’s got the body beautiful And she’s got a perfect smile So I don’t know if we’re ever going home Gonna stay here for a while Now I’m leaving California ‘Cos it’s no place to be poor But my girl’s met Mr Movie Mogul Man Says she’s gonna be a star Yeah he’s got the body beautiful And he’s got that perfect smile So I don’t know if she’s ever coming home Gonna stay there for a while Says she’ll stay there for a while
2.
Butterfly 04:19
You say that you’re trying; what are you trying to do? I can see you’ve been crying; crying over who? What have you done? Tell everyone You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird too I can tell when you’re lying; who were you lying with? Don’t try to deny it, deny that your heart is his. What has he done? Tell everyone You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird too What have I done, Telling everyone? You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird You’re my butterfly, my mockingbird too
3.
Changes 03:51
How can I tell you that I love you, when I see that pretty, bored look in your eye? That says nothing changes, it’s the same thing every day, no matter what I say. What can I do to make you notice, that I’m still here, I never went away. ‘Cos nothing changes, it’s the same thing every day, no matter what I say. And oh my love has drowned in your indifference, It sank beneath the calm into the blue. And I know that lately I’ve been distant, That’s ‘cos now darling I’m indifferent to you. Was there a time when we were really happy? That’s what you say but not what I recall. And nothing changes, it’s the same thing every day, no matter what I say. Do you still think that we might have a future? ‘Cos it seems to me that something’s gotta give, But nothing changes, it’s the same thing every day, no matter what I say. And oh my love has drowned in your indifference, It sank beneath the calm into the blue. And I know that lately I’ve been distant, That’s ‘cos now darling I’m indifferent to you. It’s such a shame that you can’t lie See I don’t need to know the whole truth every time. Please save me just a little pain At least try not to smile each time you say his name. What do you suggest I tell the children, when they say ‘Daddy, why has Mummy gone away?’ When your whole world changes in a single, it doesn’t matter what you say. It doesn’t matter what you say, it makes no difference what you say.
4.
Two smiles and a sunset left me wanting more, As supergirl flew overhead you had me on the floor. Breathless in the moment so I could not find a way To take the future by the hand and say what I had to say: “I know that we are going to meet again, I know that we can be the best of friends.” Well I knew that I should not just let it end Right there and then…right there and then. Fools come in all guises and I meet them everyday But once in every year or three I’m lucky if I may Meet someone whose soul is formed from summer’s supple sun And when I looked into your eyes, I knew that you were one. I know that we are going to meet again I know that we can be the best of friends. Well I knew that I should not just let it end Right there and then…right there and then. But now I know that we will not I’d give up all that I have got To say those words And see you smile again So I’ve gone back to day-to-day, whilst you keep moving on Along the road that takes you far from me and from my song. I sometimes think I’ve seen you from the corner of my eye But when I turn to look I simply realise the lie that… I know that we are going to meet again I know that we can be the best of friends. Well I knew that I should not just let it end Right there and then…right there and then.
5.
Beautiful 03:35
I see you walking down the street I can’t believe you look so sweet, I just want to take you by the hand. As I see you walk along, Iit seems to me your summer song Comes drifting down from heaven to my mind. You’re so beautiful x3 To me It may be just the smoke in here That’s made my me breathless but I fear It’s only when you’re sitting next to me. And now I cannot find the way To say the words I need to say ‘Cos all that’s in my mind when you are near is... You’re so beautiful x3 To me All the thoughts I could express In this world so limitless And I all that I can think is this As your beauty shines my mind’s become a mess. And now it’s time for me to leave, I can’t quite let myself believe That I will never see your face again. As I face the empty street I pray behind I’ll hear your feet But all that I hear running through my mind is... You’re so beautiful x3 To me
6.
The Fly 03:09
The silken web you cast that night still shines, It flickers through the years into my eyes. That night the lines were taken and belied, Can I come into your parlour, asked the fly. Bacchus and his hoods were standing by To take us up into the snow-bound sky. But then I saw him massacred on high Can I come into your parlour, asked the fly. There’s a beauty in the hour I break my staff I lose my power, And singing someone else’s tune It brings me joy. I dreamt I saw three flaming ships go by The flames took hold I feared my own desire, But when it’s right I do not have to try Can I come into your parlour, asked the fly.
7.
Dazed 03:32
Another step is taken back to a life of ease Another day is wasted away from misery. Maybe I’m not normal I know that I’ve been dazed, All I want to do is lay back And know that I’m not saved. The prophets are long gone, whilst you’ve been bought and sold For thirty bits of silver, whilst others wait for gold. Maybe I’m not normal I know that I’ve been dazed, All I want to do is lay back And know that I’m not saved. Why do you want to know me? I try to understand. Why do you offer friendship? I’m just a sinner man. Maybe I’m not normal I know that I’ve been dazed, All I want to do is lay back And know that I’m not saved.
8.
Dolphins 03:15
Why do you want to swim with the Dolphins? Why don’t you want to swim with me? I can swim in the ocean, I can swim in the sea. Why do you want to fly with the eagle? Why don’t you want to fly with me? I can fly high, high over New York, I can fly low over the sea. You want to lie in the sunshine I want you to lie with me. I don’t want you to be helpless, I just want you to be. Why do you want to be with that old man? Why don’t you want to be with me? I could make you happy if I could make you see You should be with me.
9.
Time Flies 04:49
This world is going to break me, and I don’t have a prayer, ‘Cos I’m not perfect anymore, and I long since ceased to care. Time flies when you’re just getting by I’m sorry that I missed you, I was trying to get high. Time flies when you’re just getting by It’s time to get out, time to say goodbye. I used to be a visionary, now I just watch TV It tells me all I need to know and shows me how to be. Time flies when you’re just getting by I’m sorry that I missed you, I was trying to get high. Time flies when you’re just getting by It’s time to get out, time to say goodbye. Now I’ve got nothing left to say, no-one to say it to. And there is nothing I can do, no-one to do it to. Time flies when you’re just getting by I’m sorry that I missed you, I was trying to get high. Time flies when you’re just getting by It’s time to get out, time to say goodbye.
10.
Heel and Toe 04:50
You'll be dancing your dance tonight You’ll be dancing your dance tonight. You always could move With an elegant groove And a heart that was filled with delight. You'll be wearing your dancing shoes You'll be wearing your dancing shoes I wish I was there to see you let down your hair And dance off your weary blues But your wild soul was strong And I couldn't hold on I didn't know what to do. Do you remember our golden days Like I remember our golden days? We'd drink and we'd fight And we'd stay up all night Just to dance in the dawn golden haze And we thought that they never would end Yes it seemed like they never could end And I thought I could win If I didn't give in But hearts break when they will not bend And our love was so strong That I couldn't hold on I didn't know what to do. When your dancing days are done When your dancing days are done When you've hung up your shoes I’ll be left with my blues Then neither of us will have won Then we could dance one last final dance Yes we could dance one last final dance Without any fear We'll just roll back the years And maybe we'll take the chance. If our love is still strong And they're playing our song And this time I'll know what to do. Take my hand Let's heel and toe Around the floor Away we go. You'll be dancing your dance tonight I bet your dancing your dance tonight. You always could move With such an elegant groove And my heart would just fill with delight. At you wearing your dancing shoes You always looked great in your dancing shoes. I wish I was there to see you let down your hair And to dance off these weary blues. And if our love is still strong And they're playing our song This time we’ll know what to do. Take my hand Let's heel and toe Around the floor Away we go.

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Recorded at The Old Granary Studio, Toft Monks, Suffolk 2012-13.

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released February 10, 2014

Produced by Ben Giller and Nobodaddy
Engineered by Ben Giller
Mastering by Steve Kitch at Audiomaster

All songs written and performed by Adam Clark and Mike Wordingham, with Nick Wiseman-Ellis (Accordion & Fiddle 'Heel & Toe'), Nic Zuppardi, (Mandolin 'Heel & Toe'), plus Niamh Cavlan, Mary Clark, Hannah French, Emily Hall and Rebecca White (backing vocals 'Heel & Toe')

Album artwork by Su Owen (www.suowendesign.com)

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Nobodaddy Norfolk, UK

Nobodaddy are Adam Clark and Mike Wordingham. Friends since the age of 7, they have built their musical lives together, honing their harmonies and chasing the perfect song.

Before forming Nobodaddy they wrote and recorded with a range of artists including Mobo-nominated singer Zara McFarlane, Greek pop diva Apostolina May, and Irish chanteuse Niamh Cavlan.
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