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Where I Began

by Emily Mure

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1.
The Same Way 04:33
It’s ok that you left I’m sure there was nothing else to say As I asked you took your luggage and went away We used to take different trains every morning but I always thought we’d come back the same way If I see you again would I be the same as I am Or would I slide easily back in the role I took by your side Would I be, suddenly aware of my voice, the tone it takes Or how my hair falls by the side of my face Would you see me as you once did Would I doubt it all just by your presence And you always were hard to reach but as far as you were I could at least touch your hand Though I tell myself over and over you could not be kept by anyone at all I still can’t help but wonder if I had been some other way had my hair fallen differently by the side of my face would you have chosen would you have chosen the same way
2.
Joanne 03:57
She drove from Minnesota with a guitar in the back. She was in a rush and that was all she could pack. She grabbed her car and she headed down that old country road. He woke up in the morning to see Joanne had gone. He racked his mind and thought “what has gone wrong?” He grabbed his smokes and he followed her down that country road. And he said “Joanne, sing to me ‘cause you’re the prettiest thing that I have ever seen. I know you’re sad I know you’re mad I know I’ve done wrong but please Joanne, sing to me.” She rolled down all the windows, turned on her favorite song. She racked her mind and thought “where do I belong? If this is freedom then why do I feel so confined?” She broke down on the highway as soon as it got dark. She asked the Lord to give her one last spark “‘cause these fires of inspiration, well, they’re gettin’ very dim.” And he said “Joanne, believe in me. Forgive yourself as I have done for thee. I know you’re sad I know you’re mad I know you feel wronged but please Joanne, believe in me.”
3.
I’m too tired to fight right now Too tired to worry about shoulds and should-nots I’ve no more proof I’ve not yet offered to show you’re the one that I adore La de dum de dum da de dum La de dum, la di da dum I’ve been bad but you’ve been worse It’s no excuse but I’m lost for words I’d shun you, I’d yell at you straight but it doesn’t hold your gravity’s weight La de dum de dum da de dum La de dum, la di da dum What is is what is and who I am is who I am I’ve worked too long and hard to go back where I began
4.
If I could live by the Galway bay with a house made of stone, a red door, and a fireplace I’d sit outside and watch the swans swim away If I, if I, could stay If you were here with me we’d sit and talk about our memories how our tent flooded in Dingle how we sat for hours in the pastures naming cows Do you remember George? How he ate right out of my hand? Do you remember how the rain didn’t faze us because it made the green of this land If I could play guitar on the streets just get by on a euro a beat I swear I could do that forever if you were here with me If I never see you again could you send me the scent of your skin? So I, I can remember all the green of your eyes and how this land became them You’re Ireland to me You are Ireland to me I know no other country You are Ireland to me
5.
Dry your eyes kids, can’t you see this is somethin’ that must now come I am tired, I am ready so take my love to carry on Don’t you know I will always be here with your father by my side We will hold you when you are cryin’ We’ll be dancing gigues with you at Christmas time I don’t need pity, I’ve only one glass to fill One more request, one more sweetness All I want before I go is chocolate milk I am honored to be a part of this wondrous family tree All the laughter and all the music will be my joy of eternity Don’t you know I was welcomed kindly by Mary Lou and my brother Tom The Lord he gave me a gift to greet me do you know what it was? I don’t need pity, I’ve only one glass to fill He smiled gently and handed to me all I want before I go I don’t need pity, I’ve only one glass to fill One more request, one more sweetness What I got when I came home was chocolate milk, chocolate milk Don’t you see that I have everything else.
6.
Darlin’ Darlin’ walk with me, I hate to say goodbye. Once you turn your back to me I’m bound to break and cry. It hurts to know this time tomorrow, tomorrow you’ll be gone. And all the while I’ll be wondering where, where we went wrong. So walk along the shoreline with me and I promise we’ll find a place where we can be. Don’t take those risks on the West Side Highway. Darlin’ Darlin’ I’m beggin’ you to stay. Darlin’ Darlin’ dance with me, I’m reachin’ out my hand. I know there are many things that I don’t understand. But I will listen to anything and in return I’ll let you see all the things I was too afraid to show you about me. So take my hand, let’s dance today and I promise we’ll find a pace that feels ok. Don’t take those risks on the West Side Highway. Darlin’ Darlin’ I’m beggin’ you to stay.
7.
Let Go 04:33
The days we feel that sweep us away are whispering faintly of days passing by We’ll dream of the future, hoping for an extension of our past but all we’ll feel are those days that swept us away too fast to keep them the same So let go Let go of your expectations Tomorrow is too far away to hold on to So let go Let go of your inhibitions Tomorrow is too far away to hold on to Too far to hold on to The bright pink moon climbs over these walls it sings of you being gone or of me being alone I watch the mist roll over the banks as it would if I’d closed my eyes but either way it feels the same So let go Let go of your expectations Tomorrow is too far away to hold on to So let go Let go of your inhibitions Tomorrow is too far away to hold on to Too far to hold on to
8.
One Week 04:13
At this time, I’ve got burdens to kick At this time, I’ve gotta make somethin’ of it But who are you? Where did you come from? How do I miss you with just one week gone? Friday night is a comin’ on and I’ve no desire to be out where they are with discontent reasons and discontent songs How do I miss you with just one week gone? Your smiling eyes; I’m a sucker for them They tell me I’m crazy for doin’ this again But how is resistance a glorious thing when I’ve already felt it, if that is my sin- I’d rather know the consequences and if I am wrong at least I’ve chanced it It may not be sane or the smartest thing but I’d rather give up, I’d rather give in City streets and weakened knees candle lights and rain Would you keep from sayin’ what you wanna say? I could have wondered “how would it have gone?” But I lived a lifetime just one week long
9.
Well I could never pretend to be the girl who lives up to everything that anyone who came along has ever dreamed a girl could be Has dreamed, has ever dreamed a girl could be What got me was not at all your pose as ruthless tough and unafraid that got so many others before but the crease by your eyes your smiles make Your eyes, the crease by your eyes your smiles make But I am like a leaf that can’t deny the seasons change The girl I have come to be began to fall when autumn came I don’t have the armor to keep me from feelin’ this way I’d break into pieces But I’ve no more time left to waste What came before you gives me reasons to stay And what will come after We have only to wait
10.
I know it’s cold out where you are I know the snow is falling fast on the roof of your car but I got blankets and I got gloves and I can make a mean fire glow I can make it so it never stops, so honey don’t lock the front door I’m comin’ home, I’m comin home I know I’m always on the run It’s like a game that I have played and never really won but I will stay here if you want me to I could spend each and every morning waking up next to you, so honey don’t lock the front door I’m comin’ home, I’m comin’ home
11.
Nightmares 05:22
nightmares, nightmares watching, waiting piano room is empty just like it ought to be but nightmares, always haunting me biting, biting disappearing i’m trying hard to grow them like something i should keep i think i bite them in my sleep i don’t mean to scare you when i wake you up at night but i am sure i could remember if you just turn on the light light, light nightmares, nightmares dancing slowly the images familiar but i don’t know their names the images are all the same i don’t mean to scare you when i wake you up at night but i am sure i could remember if you just turn on the light (if i lose my way, i have you to blame, don’t take me, nightmares)
12.
Give Me May 05:33
I’ve been had again, I’ve been lied about it’s knocking hard on my spirit’s door So I took a bus to get away, clear my mind among the rainy hills of Kylemore She radiates within her gothic walls I, I hear her sing of love and loss tragedy and heartbreak she overcame So keep me strong Keep me honest as I go along Don’t give me time, Don’t give me space Don’t give me promises the world could break Just give me May I feel I’ve traveled here before I feel I’m seeking out a home I’ve lost to a ruthless game And though I feel the aftermath I do believe February’s end has a timeless gain She radiates within her gothic walls I, I hear her sing of love and loss tragedy and heartbreak she overcame So keep me strong Keep me honest as I go along Don’t give me time, Don’t give me space Don’t give me promises the world could break Keep me strong, Keep me safe Keep me honest as I go on my way Don’t give me time, Don’t give me space Don’t give me promises the world could break Just give me May

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released December 10, 2009

Produced by Emily Mure.
All songs written and arranged by Emily Mure.
Ryan Langlois, Grace Kwon, and Mike Presta helped with arrangements of some songs.

Recorded and mixed by Mike Presta, mastered by Mark Christensen
at Engine Room Audio.

Emily Mure: vocals on all tracks. Backing vocals on track 1,3, 4, 9, 12.
Rhythm guitar on all tracks except 5 and 7.
Oboe on tracks 3 and 7. Piano on track 8.

Ryan Langlois: lead acoustic or electric guitars on all tracks except 3, 8 and 10. Bass on tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12. Harmonica on track 2. Mandolin on track 6. Back up vocals on tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 12

Mady Spiegel: Back up vocals on tracks 6 and 11

Grace Kwon: cello on tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7

Andrea Dovalle: Fiddle on track 6

Mike Presta: Drums on tracks 1,2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 12

CD design, photography, and art direction by Christian Butte and Malcolm Buick.
CD production management by Kris Pelletier.
CD made at Oasis CD Manufacturing.


© 2009 Emily Mure All Rights Reserved.

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Over the course of three acclaimed albums, Emily Mure has cracked the Top 10 on the Folk DJ Charts, showcased at the International Folk Alliance conference, toured internationally, and seen her music featured on NBC, ABC, and PBS. She will be releasing a string of singles over the summer from her upcoming release, Sad Songs and Waltzes, a six-track EP of reimagined acoustic cover songs. ... more

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