Name: Trying To Get Out Of The Rain
Duration: P00H03M36S
Description: My intention was to write a song in the style of The Coral or The Zutons. We seemed to be playing in Liverpool a lot at this time and I hoped it might get us picked up by a label. The closest we got was meeting a promoter who worked with The Stands quite regularly - nothing happened, of course!

Trying To Get Out Of The Rain

from What You Do Comes Back To You by Karmatruffle

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My intention was to write a song in the style of The Coral or The Zutons. We seemed to be playing in Liverpool a lot at this time and I hoped it might get us picked up by a label. The closest we got was meeting a promoter who worked with The Stands quite regularly - nothing happened, of course!

lyrics

So are you waiting for someone else
Or is it just a game you're playing by yourself
I'm not too certain but i'll give it a try
Rather get shot down in flames than never find out why

Don't turn away, don't turn away
Don't turn away i just want to know your name
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
Don't be afraid i'm just trying to get out of the rain

Oh don't look now but that gorilla is back
With his stripey shirt tucked into his Top Man slacks
He's taking off your knickers as he gives you the eye
Just shoot him down in flames because i'm your guy

Well you should know that I'm not that kind of guy
And I won't leave you on your own
When it comes down to to it i'm so painfully shy
But if you like i'll walk you home

Don't turn away, don't turn away
Don't turn away i just want to know your name
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
Don't be afraid i'm just trying to get out of the rain

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from What You Do Comes Back To You, released December 14, 2005
Written by Julian Pugsley. Recorded by Simon Plater at Farmyard Studios, Gloucestershire.

Blake – vocals, guitar and harmonica
Paul Kench - lead guitar
Jamie Jordan - drums
Sarah Anthony – bass and vocals
Rob Schonfeld - keyboards

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UK 60s-tinged/ lo-fi /indie pop
/psychedelic rock /jangle /power pop /singer-songwriter and DIY musician. Proudly signed to the Subjangle record label. Mailing list sign up (receive a free download of my song 'Vinyl Junkie'): eepurl.com/dV04f ... more

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