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Africa Life

from My House Is Orange by Paul Gerard

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Written & composed by Paul Gerard
Arranged by Paul Gerard & Dmitri J. (Jakimowicz)
Produced, recorded, mixed by Dmitri J.
Recorded at Avast! and G Sound, Seattle, Washington, USA
Mixed at Greenhouse Studios, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mastered by Ross Nyberg, Disc Master, Issaquah, Washington, USA
Original artwork by Jim Dryden, Falcon Heights, Minnesota, USA
Studio photography by Eric Browne, Seattle, Washington, USA
Graphic design by Katie Dolejsi, Dolejsi Design, Seattle Washington, USA

lyrics

Africa Life
by Paul Gerard

Wake up in a village, full of life and the newborn day
playful children peek at me and whisper "Buma, ente, ente!"
(white man, hello)
Cooking on a wood fire, no kitchen, no cars and no TV
just old men in woven robes: the eyes of Africa looking back at me

Oh, Africa, I hear your call
oh, Africa, tell me all

Walking to the market, down a timeless, well-worn jungle path
graceful, gentle women with head loads, smile as they shyly pass
Evening comes to Gbamundu, children chase the full moonlight
Palm wine passed in bamboo cup: "God is good, we'll dance tonight!"

Oh, Africa, I feel your call
oh, Africa, tell me all

Tell me of your might warriors, who made your people strong
at night, their spirits guard the village, and keep the fires warm

Sitting on a hillside, with Africa meandering below
breathing a peacefulness, that my world will never know

credits

from My House Is Orange, released August 14, 2014
Paul Gerard, vocals, Martin D-35
Robert Smallwood, 6 & 12 string acoustic & electric guitars
Greg Gilmore, drums, percussion
Garey Shelton, fretless bass (+Kubicki bass solo)

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Paul Gerard Seattle, Washington

Rich, warm voice, thoughtful lyrics, and a kind heart all come through on Paul Gerard's first-ever digital release of My House Is Orange. Seattle born singer/songwriter who sings of the Pacific NW and exotic places and love songs from around the world.

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