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You should be somewhere outside

by Sarah Renfro

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Joe Krawec There's a shadow cast within her songs; a lurking, something-not-quite-right that makes you wonder what is coming next. I like that. Favorite track: State of the union.
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1.
Little white house in the back yard Don’t have to walk far to get far Pillows on the floor for anyone Walk through the open door to open Anytime you want to let it go Let me know and I’ll meet you down there If there’s a place for our crimes Let’s go on and leave it behind And so my mind is all made up And I feel so...
2.
Mabel 05:10
You should be somewhere outside. There is no reason to hide. I see you under that table. Mabel, come outside. Mabel, come outside. Mabel there’s no one to hide from Aside from yourself. You don’t want them to see you cry. But that just perpetuates that lie. No matter what he said you’re perfect. Mabel, don’t listen to that man. Mabel, don’t listen to that man. Mabel, lift up your own hand And try to save yourself. You’ve come so far and yet you still grow. Where you’ve come from no one should know. Wipe off that sweat upon your forehead. Mabel, don’t run as fast as you can. Mabel, don’t run as fast as you can. Mabel, forget about that man. Mabel, he’s dead and gone to the land. Mabel, lift up your hand. Mabel, lift up your hand. Mabel, lift up both hands And save someone else.
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I know just what you’re thinking I know just what i need You probably think you’re winning But i’m catching up to speed I’m hoping that it’s over Soon enough to sleep ‘Cause resting isn’t easy With weapons up my sleeve Don’t plan out your speech just yet ‘Cause I don’t really care I’m fine on my own I know how to defend Everyone of my rights This is number one He’s waving to the people From his trusty steed One hand’s in his pocket Lining it with greed Some of the believers Who follow every word Have taken up their rifles To slaughter by the heard Don’t plan out your speech just yet ‘Cause I don’t really care I’m fine on my own I know how to defend Everyone of my rights This is number one Yesterday is over Tomorrow’s soon to come The here and now is patient Until the day is done Nothing ever goes away Except each passing day The prison walls keep rising Until the people say Don’t plan out your speech just yet ‘Cause we don’t really care We’re fine on our own We know how to defend Everyone of our rights This is number one Don’t plan out your speech just yet ‘Cause you don’t really care You don’t really care And I know how to defend Everyone of my rights This is number one
4.
Why did I think the world would show complete understanding? I never thought this place could be quite so demanding. Yeah you could help me out but I don’t think that would help me. Save me I’m drowning in my tears. No, don’t you forget me. Why can’t it be just a little easier? Why can’t it be just a little friendlier? Why can’t it be like I remember from last December? Oh, why? This is the first you’ve heard from me since I ran away dear. When I was around I always said that I could never stay here. I didn’t see that I was wasting all our potential. big city life was calling me but it was it essential? Why can’t you be just a little closer to me? Why can’t you be just a little grosser to me? Why can’t you be just like I remember from the summer of “Ryan Love?”
5.
Tanner, I like you Tanner. I like the manner in which you smile and laugh and sigh. Tanner, gotta tell you Tanner. There is a matter i must discuss with you and how. Lately, I feel so empty when you hold my hand and gaze into my eyes. Someone – don’t think you know them - has come into my life and swept me up in their arms. Maybe you saw this coming or maybe this is a surprise to you Don’t know if you’ll believe me but it came as a shock to me too One thing I can guarantee It’s not you it’s me. Hannah, i love you Hannah I love the manna in which you smile and laugh and sigh. Hannah, gotta tell you Hannah There was a man I was seeing but now it’s ended and how. Lately, it feels so crazy when you hold my hand and caress my thigh. Hannah, so glad we canna and that you came into my life and swept me up in your arms. Hannah, I love you Hannah.
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I’m here in my bed Sitting on the edge of the night Hoping that daylight Forgets to come I look through my ceiling At imaginary stars Wondering what they look like Right where you are I don’t know where I should be Should I stay here and suffer Or just leave as a buffer? And I don’t know who I am Or how much time I have But I don’t want time If there’s no you. Above the trees There’s only sky Made by the real things Invisible to eyes Adorable shine Peeks through the dead black time Telling me nothing And reading my mind And what I say means nothing at all Speaking in whispers and hushes I call Don’t leave me on my own To watch how the seconds grow Race through the snowlight Before night is through. I’ll never be a mother I just don’t see it I never had sisters Never needed a brother I’ll die more than alone If you don’t stay here with me Until the last breath Leaves through my lips So stay with me for just one kiss If everything’s simple Then simplify this Because I can’t breathe When you leave And I’m not quite ready To die… Tonight

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In a self-released 6 song EP of escape and renewal, “You should be somewhere outside,” Renfro maintains the breathy soul of a southern girl while displaying the strength of a woman hardened by the city. Tracks such as “Little white house,” “Mable” and “Edge of the night” offer lush, carefully crafted arrangements reminiscent of Twin Peaks featuring Fender Rhodes, reverbed guitar, violin, flugelhorn and multi-layered vocals. Other tracks are more guitar centric such as the regretful love song “Denton, my love,” the unlikely pairing of “Tanner and Hannah” and the anthem of self sufficiency “State of the Union” which features one of Brooklyn’s finest musicians, Tony Scherr, whose credits include Feist, Sex Mob and Bill Frisell.

Supporting musicians and credits are as follows: flügelhornist Jay Jennings, violinist Eylem Basaldi, guitarist Bob Lanzetti, bassist Rob Jost, guitarist/engineer Zach Landreneau and mastering engineer Dave Willingham (The Echo Lab studio, The Polyphonic Spree, John Vanderslice and Ray LaMontagne).

Artwork by Stump'd Design in Portland, Oregon.

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released March 5, 2010

Sarah Renfro: vocals, Rhodes (1, 2, 6) ukulele (4), Jay Jennings: flügelhorn (1, 2, 6), Eylem Basaldi: violin (1, 2, 6), Zach Landreneau: guitar (1, 2, 6) charango (4), Tony Scherr: electric guitar (3), Rob Jost: bass (3, 4, 5), Bob Lanzetti: guitar (3, 4, 5)

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