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Charm Alone
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Rock
Charm Alone was released on November 3, 2017 by Cherry Red Records as a part of the album From The Trees
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Release DateNovember 3, 2017
LabelCherry Red Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM111

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Peter Hammill
Peter Hammill
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Peter Hammill
Peter Hammill
Composer, Lyrics

Lyrics

This public face I'm prepared to wear
My private thoughts, I keep them all well hidden
I set myself up for a fall
It was all that I owned
So I relied on my charm alone
I backed away from the untoward
I'd stacked the odds, I thought, in my own favour
The tables turned – it's all given away
He who pays for the piper gets to call in the loans
You don't get far on your charm alone
Over and over, again and again
I played it by ear 'til the short straw was drawn, then
Lie in the bed I made my own
A lucky man trusting charm alone
I took you into my confidence
I bared my soul in all my doubt and weakness
I never thought I'd be overheard
My words were meant for your ears alone
I revealed all my secrets so my cover was blown
In whispered words through a megaphone
In action and motive, in practiced behaviour
I sought out advancement
I thought I was blessed, I thought I was special
But now nothing's left, and so I sold my soul
I bought the farm
You only get so far on your charm alone
Written by: Peter Hammill
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