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Sweet Pursuit

by Catherine Clarnette

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1.
Bad Summer 03:26
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Lately you’re buzzing ‘round my headspace Can’t shake the idea of you You say you don’t mind the fast pace I think you know what to do Meet me in hazy places where wild things start Just for a moment, darling You’ll own my heart Fall in love with strangers You didn’t even know my name Once these nights are over again You’re never gonna be the same I’m down for a bad summer I’m down for a bad summer You say you want this in a bad way I’ll be the girl you choose Somewhere in Europe, darling I’ll sing jazz and blues You’ll be a perfect liar I’m not missing you Fall in love with strangers You didn’t even know my name Once these nights are over again You’re never gonna be the same I’m down for a bad summer I’m down for a bad summer Meet me in hazy places where wild things start Just for a moment, darling You’ll own my heart Secretly in danger You didn’t know what to say Once these nights are over again I’ll be the girl who got away Fall in love with strangers You didn’t even know my name Once these nights are over again You’re never gonna be the same I’m down for a bad summer I’m down for a bad summer
2.
Like You Are 03:33
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I’ve seen you, you’ve known me But lately something is different She’s come in to claim you And now I’m caught in the middle of You two are not like us This sweet pursuit is dangerous Didn’t see it but I feel it crashing down Call her name and she can chase you Keep her trying hard (like you are) Play your game but none of us are Dancing the dark I’ve known you, you’ve seen me But somehow I’m still invisible I’ll take my cue to leave That’s when you’ll give just a little of Your sweet sound, it’s just enough I’ll hang around to feel your touch Didn’t see it but I feel it crashing down Call her name and she can chase you Keep her trying hard (like you are) Play your game but none of us are Dancing the dark You like every part of me When you hide behind your screen Play your game but none of us are Dancing in the dark (like you are) This sweet pursuit is dangerous Call her name and she can chase you Keep her trying hard (like you are) Play your game but none of us are Dancing the dark You like every part of me When you hide behind your screen Play your game but none of us are Dancing in the dark Like you are, you are Like you are, like you are
3.
Don't Let My Love Be Wasted 03:44
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I loved you without fearing You’d ever dream of leaving You made me promises you couldn’t keep And all this time you were running I didn’t see it coming You pulled the trigger, I was in too deep I’ve circled back before to somehow Find a sign I might have missed I’ve never been so sure I’ve Never known cruelty like this Ooh, I’m lost on how you built me up so high You knocked me down, you let me drown Then left like there was nothing to undo Ooh, I’m shattered now so suddenly we’re through My bubble burst, my world reversed Don’t let my love be wasted on you I learned to go the distance Give in to my resistance You told me we could get through anything You turned out the light within me And sudden darkness hit me You said there’s someone else you’d be better with Reliving days gone by in search of All the answers I have missed I’ve never been so sure I’ve Never known cruelty like this Ooh, I’m lost on how you built me up so high You knocked me down, you let me drown Then left like there was nothing to undo Ooh, I’m shattered now so suddenly we’re through My bubble burst, my world reversed Don’t let my love be wasted on you It’s clouding up my mind I’m chasing smoke and mirrors You’re on the other side Is the grass really greener? These days are unrelenting You didn’t think to mention You made me promises and couldn’t keep them I've circled back before to somehow Find a sign I might have missed I've never been so sure I've Never known cruelty like this Ooh, I’m lost on how you built me up so high You knocked me down, you let me drown Then left like there was nothing to undo Ooh, I’m shattered now so suddenly we’re through My bubble burst, my world reversed Don’t let my love be wasted on you Don’t let my love be wasted on you Don’t let my love be wasted on you
4.
Where We Used To Fly 04:05
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Darling, I’m living in the place we used to dream There’s no remedy or weakness to erase my memory Sleeping where you used to hold me on the far side of the bed I don’t remember what you’d say to me, but the feelings linger there Ooh, these walls know my resistance Ooh, how I miss your existence Hard as I try, can’t make it feel right Where we used to fly There’s a war in my mind, I’m in circles each night Where you were mine Darling, I’m dreaming in the place we used to fly Every song I hear reminds me of you, there’s no understanding why It’s a different kind of heartbreak to remember how it was There’s nobody I could ever see replace the memory of this love Ooh, these walls know my resistance Ooh, how I miss your existence Hard as I try, can’t make it feel right Where we used to fly There’s a war in my mind, I’m in circles each night Where you were mine We were indestructible, so compatible Was it you or did I walk away? Still so much I have to say Ooh, these walls know my resistance Ooh, how I miss your existence Ooh, I’ll pretend I’m coming to you Ooh, just like I used to do Hard as I try, can’t make it feel right Where we used to fly There’s a war in my mind, I’m in circles each night Where you were mine
5.
Open Heart 03:25
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Lying wounded here Reflecting on what could have been Wishing that I knew What I was to you It’s been a long time coming Don’t make me say it twice It’s been a long time coming Don’t make me say it twice Don’t pretend you don’t know it’s true I was dancing alone with you You left me illusioned with an open heart Now you say it was just some fun But you broke my heart like nobody had done Cruel to keep me dreaming with an open heart I’m the fool for believing, but that’s just who you are You’ll never know How hard it is to let you go I won’t let you see How much you hurt me It’s been a long time coming Don’t make me say it twice It’s been a long time coming Don’t make me say it twice Don’t pretend you don’t know it’s true I was dancing alone with you You left me illusioned with an open heart Now you say it was just some fun But you broke my heart like nobody had done Cruel to keep me dreaming with an open heart I’m the fool for believing, but that’s just who you are I used to think you were out of my league Now I know it’s you who’s out of mine And one day when you’re into me, into me You’ll look but I won’t be there to find Don’t pretend you don’t know it’s true I was dancing alone with you You left me illusioned with an open heart Now you say it was just some fun But you broke my heart like nobody had done Cruel to keep me dreaming with an open heart I’m the fool for believing, but that’s just who you are I'm the fool for believing, but that's just who you are You'll never know But that's just who you are
6.
Cabin Fever 02:56
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Cabin fever in my head I’ve been feeling cold regret for you Say it’s not enough to miss me Won’t you tell me that you love me too? Nine to five, I’m hypnotised, the days go on and on Fill my mind with anything but nothing gets you gone The memories haunt me and take me over Of the last time you loved me but I didn’t know that Cabin fever in my head I’ve been feeling cold regret for you Say it’s not enough to miss me Won’t you tell me that you love me too? Cabin fever, I’m obsessed You said I was unforgettable Say you’re going crazy for me That a memory’s not enough for you In the night I’m paralysed by thoughts I can’t ignore I don’t wanna dream about you any more I’m used to thinking you’ll come to your senses But I know there’s nothing to do but forget it Cabin fever in my head I’ve been feeling cold regret for you Say it’s not enough to miss me Won’t you tell me that you love me too? Cabin fever, I’m obsessed You said I was unforgettable Say you’re going crazy for me That a memory’s not enough for you With the rise and fall, the memories of it all With every piece of me, I’ll rebuild these walls Pour myself a drink again and better make it strong Fill my mind but nothing gets you gone for long Cabin fever in my head I’ve been feeling cold regret for you Say it’s not enough to miss me Won’t you tell me that you love me too? Cabin fever, I’m obsessed You said I was unforgettable Say you’re going crazy for me That a memory’s not enough for you
7.
Say My Name 03:17
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Say my name so I will know you're back You're here again for a while Oh, let us share the memories That only we can share together Tell me about the days before I was born How we were as children You touch my hand, as colours come alive In your heart and in your mind I cross the borders of time Leaving today behind to be with you again We breathe the air, do you remember How you used to touch my hair? You're not aware, your hands keep still You just don't know that I am here It hurts too much, I'll pray now that soon You're released to where you belong You touch my hand, as colours come alive In your heart and in your mind I cross the borders of time Leaving today behind to be with you again Say my name, remember who I am You will find me in the world of yesterday You drift away again Too far from where I am when you ask me who I am Say my name as colours come alive In your heart and in your mind I cross the borders of time Leaving today behind to be with you again
8.
Enough Of You 03:28
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You said we’d die here together You were over the moon You told me you’re doubting forever Now I feel like the fool Try to get enough of what I’m trying not to say to you It’s out of the blue Try to get you off my mind but boy I don’t know what to do It’s you I’ll run to You’re still in love with me You’re being so tough on me Have you had enough of me? ‘Cause I ain’t had enough of you You’re being so cruel to me It’s pure insanity That you could have enough of me Ain’t had enough of you You said we need separation Give you distance to breathe You said there’s no complication Seems crazy to me Try to keep me close because you know I’m not the one to lose But you’re on the move Try to get you off my mind but I still don’t know what to do It’s you I’ll run to You’re still in love with me You’re being so tough on me Have you had enough of me? ‘Cause I ain’t had enough of you You’re being so cruel to me It’s pure insanity That you could have enough of me Ain’t had enough of you Enough of you, ain’t had enough of you Have you had enough of me? ‘Cause I ain’t had enough of you Enough of you, ain’t had enough of you Ain’t had enough of you You said we’d die here together You were over the moon You told me you’re doubting forever It’s you I’ll run to You’re still in love with me You’re being so tough on me Have you had enough of me? ‘Cause I ain’t had enough of you You’re being so cruel to me It’s pure insanity That you could have enough of me Ain’t had enough of you Enough of you, ain’t had enough of you Have you had enough of me? ‘Cause I ain’t had enough of you Enough of you, ain’t had enough of you Ain't had enough of you
9.
If They Only Knew 02:55
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Told myself there’s trouble coming which changes with the wind Tried to reach out for someone who’s not listening And you’ll never see what you are to me And what I’m to you I’m calling you out, you’re letting me down If they only knew You can pretend, you can play The name of the game Change all the rules and forever I lose Take me away Go on, act like it’s a show Have them all fooled But it’s clear to me and you know that I see I see right, right through you I am held back in a place I’ve never been No escaping, there’s a storm out, it’s troubling Say what you want but not what you mean Pretend it’s true ‘Cause you’ll never see what you are to me And what I’m to you You can pretend, you can play The name of the game Change all the rules and forever I lose Take me away Go on, act like it’s a show Have them all fooled But it’s clear to me and you know that I see I see right, right through you Every day is the same situation Save all your excuses Don’t try to convince me otherwise Tell yourself you can change, but in truth You don’t have what it takes to do this Before you open your mouth I’ve heard every lie You can pretend, you can play The name of the game Change all the rules and forever I lose Take me away Go on, act like it’s a show Have them all fooled But it’s clear to me and you know that I see I see right, right through you
10.
Accidental Spark 03:55
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I didn’t arrive to fall in love tonight I saw the end before I met you I ignored the thrill and sentimental high But you saw in me a fire vivid blue You dared me to find you in my dreams It’s dangerous here in the dark You told me that’s what makes us who we are You showed me the good in the madness I told you I’m out of control You promised me you’d never let me go I had no reason to feel this before But something about you, boy, it makes me sure You fought for my attention, you saw me in the dark Until I couldn’t fight this accidental spark I didn’t arrive that night to make you mine I survived this far without you But you held me in my fright, convinced me I was fine Be nice, I know my friends will love you too Ignoring the walls I was building You loved me like nobody else Don’t wanna keep your secrets to yourself With so many reasons to leave me You brought me in out of the cold All my excuses disappeared with smoke I had no reason to feel this before But something about you, boy, it makes me sure You fought for my attention, you saw me in the dark Until I couldn’t fight this accidental spark I didn’t arrive to fall in love tonight But you saw in me a fire vivid blue

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released March 25, 2022

Produced by Rob Agostini and Catherine Clarnette
Recorded and Mixed by Rob Agostini, Soundbaker Studios
Mastered by Gianni Peri

Tracks 1, 2 and 9 Written by Catherine Clarnette and Rob Agostini
Tracks 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 Written by Catherine Clarnette
Track 5 Written by Catherine Clarnette, Rob Agostini and Stephanie Clarnette
Track 7 Written by Sharon den Adel, Robert Westerhoff and Martijn Spierenburg

Lead and Backing Vocals by Catherine Clarnette
Synth and Drum Sequencing by Rob Agostini and Catherine Clarnette
Keys on Tracks 4, 6, 7 and 10 by Harry Mitchell
Guitars on Tracks 2, 8 and 9 by Rob Agostini
Bass on Tracks 2, 4, 6, 7 and 10 by Joe Southwell
Drums on Tracks 2, 4, 6, 7 and 10 by Ben Vanderwal

Photography by Kate Drennan

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Catherine Clarnette is an accomplished musician and songwriter, with a dulcet vocal tone and an inviting stage presence.

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